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• (Galium spurium) was the dominant annual forb rather than Allysum minus. Transects <br />averaged 7.8 species sampled. <br />Six perennial species contributed greater than 3% cover in the reference area. <br />Four were similarly common in the baseline community (snowbeny, Gambel oak, <br />juniper, and locoweed). The other two (mule's ear and perennial pepperweed <br />(Lepidium montanum)) were present in baseline data as well, but at levels less than 3%. <br />Two annuals had relative cover values exceeding 3%. <br />Production (JR+ref): (Tables A12, B7) Total perennial, non-noxious <br />production was estimated at 304 pounds per acre. This value is statistically higher than <br />the baseline area value (Table B11). The calculated t value was higher than the table <br />value. Thus, the null hypothesis of equality was rejected. However, because the <br />• reference area production was higher and yet still fairly nominal, it was felt that the <br />reference area would he acceptable to both the Division and the operator in spite of the <br />difference. If another reference area could have been found that would have given a <br />better match, it would have been sampled. However, such an area was not found. <br />Woody stem density (JWref): (Tables A17, B8) Woody stem densities were <br />estimated as being more than 1600 stems per acre less than in the baseline area. This <br />difference is somewhat cryptic, due mainly to the lack of holly-grape (Mahonia repens) <br />individuals in the reference area. Though strictly defined as a shrub, this species is <br />very low to the ground and acts more like a forb or subshrub. Visually, its absence is <br />not immediately noticeable. All other shrub species bad comparable densities in the <br />baseline and reference areas. <br />• <br />12 <br />