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• II-4.5 Tree and Shrub Monitoring <br />The density of shrub and tree species on reference and <br />reclaimed areas will be measured during the annual monitoring <br />program. For shrubs, density values will be obtained by <br />employing the point-centered-quarter method Por randomly <br />distributed individuals, the same technique used in the <br />baseline vegetation inventory. <br />II-4•o Species Diversity <br />Sampling techniques on revegetated areas will use the <br />same methodologies as were used for the reference areas (as <br />discussed for pre-mining baseline studies) in order to insure <br />consistent data. Species diversity data obtained from sampling <br />will be analyzed and evaluated to compare post-mining <br />composition relationships during monitoring. Any <br />recommendations to alter reclamation techniques in relation <br />to these data will be submitted to the Division for approval. <br />" Plant species selected for reclamation have significant <br />value as livestock and wildlife forage, browse, or cover <br />value for erosion protection. The vegetative species comprise <br />a major proportion of the existing undisturbed vegetation <br />- cover on the permit area and are ecologically adapted to <br />the area. The selected species are compatible with the post- <br />mining land use of wildlife habitat and livestock grazing. <br /> <br />-55- <br />