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revegetated area. The particular reference area to be used for comparison will <br />be dependent on what particular vegetation type occupied thb revegetation area <br />prior to disturbance. Sagebrush/pinyon juniper vegetation types will be utilized <br />for panel #1 mining area. Reference areas will be at least 500 meters from the <br />plant site and selected per the following criteria: representative of disturbed <br />vegetation type, similar aspect, soil type and within the same range allotment. <br />1.5 Reclamation Evaluation <br />The goal of the revegetiition program is to establish a diverse, effective (for post <br />disturbance use), and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self- <br />regeneration without continued dependence on cultural practices, i.e. irrigation, <br />fertilizer or soil amendments. Remedial measures will be required if the <br />following are not present: <br />a. Production of herbaceous perennial species (forbs, grass) greater than <br />representative control areas. <br />b. Shrubs comprise l;reater than 12 percent and perennial forbs greater than 4 <br />percent of the established plant composition by cover. <br />c. Perennial crown cover is greater than representative control areas. <br />d. Soil erosion evaluation less than representative control areas. <br />39 <br />