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• Number of Communities: <br />Vegetation communities (delineated on the basis of existing, visually dominant <br />perennial species) were identified for the proposed disturbance site and its adjacent <br />areas. The three major communities, Disturbed Meadow (MEADOW), Juniper <br />Woodland (JW) and Mized Shrubiand (MS) existing within the area proposed to be <br />disturbed were sampled and quantitatively described. Minor communities (those <br />comprising less than 10 acres) were qualitatively examined and described, though in <br />some instances qualitative information was supplemented by small amounts of data. A <br />reference area was selected and sampled for the JW and MS communities. A Disturbed <br />Meadow reference area was not delineated and matched for two main reasons. First, <br />the community was unique to the proposed disturbed area and its general vicinity within <br />the permit area. Second, it was determined during reconnaissance and confirmed <br />• during sampling that a large portion of the vegetation (> 504'0) was comprised of either <br />annual or noxious weeds. The community is not a collection of native species and is <br />not in good condition. There is evidence of disturbance, possibly associated with the <br />former King Mine and the Bowie power plant. The best alternative for determining <br />success seemed to be to derive a standard based on a combination of technical literature <br />and the data derived though this study. This would be consistent with page 12 of the <br />Division's Guidelines: "For areas that have been previously disturbed and no adjacent <br />sites are suitable for reference areas, technical standards may be the only option." <br />Species Identification: <br />Voucher specimens were collected and confirmed or identified by Dr. William <br />_ A. Weber, retired Curator of the University of Colorado herbarium. Nomenclature <br />_~ <br />6 <br />