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2.05.4(211e1 <br />• Species Diversity <br />The intention of the reclamation plan is to re- <br />claim the site to one community type and to deemphasize the <br />contribution of wood plants. A single species diversity standard <br />is proposed based on the cover data collected for the native <br />grassland community. The following standard is based on the data <br />presented in Table 17 of the baseline survey for the native <br />grassland disturbed area and is consistent with the standards <br />described on pages 13 and 14 of the Divisions Vegetation Guide- <br />lines. <br />The species diversity standard for the reclaimed <br />areas shall be at least two warm season perennial grasses, one <br />cool season perennial grass and one perennial forb exhibiting <br />greater than 3 percent and less than 40 percent relative cover. <br />Wood Plant Density <br />Woody plant density standards have been discussed <br />with the Division, the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW1, and <br />the surface owner Mr. Davis. Neither the DOW nor Mr. Davis want <br />pinyon pine, juniper or sagebrush to be seeded or encouraged by <br />reclamation. Furthermore, neither party has an interest in a <br />• woody plant density standard being applied to the reclamation as <br />is evidenced by their letters contained in Exhibit 8. Therefore <br />a woody plant density standard will not apply to the site. <br />Grazing <br />The revegetated areas will be fenced to preclude <br />use of the area by domestic animals. A three strand barbed wire <br />fence or other similar fence will be utilized. Wildlife will <br />continue to make incidental use of the area following reclama- <br />tion. <br />2.05-28 September 1991 <br />