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Reve4etation <br />Revegetation of the site appears to be successful. A diverse, permanent cover has been <br />established and is sufficient to control erosion. Dominant species are western wheatgrass, <br />cicer milkvetch and blue grama grass with a number of other grass and fort species. <br />Scattered rabbitbrush shrubs were observed. Field bindweed is evident across the site, <br />however it is no more than in the surrounding undisturbed areas. Species present on <br />reseeded areas were noted as consistent with those species as reported in the vegetation <br />sampling conducted in 2004 and 2005. Bare areas were not observed and the site in general <br />has enjoyed excellent growing conditions over the past two years. Soil amendment efforts, <br />in concert with drainage control work on the refuse highwall slope, have resulted in an <br />improved stand of warm and cool season grasses and forts capable of controlling excessive <br />rills and gullies. The ability of the reclaimed area to meet the post-mining land use of <br />rangeland has been demonstrated through the grazing of cattle over at least the last three or <br />four years of the revegetation liability period. The gently-sloping, open grasslands of the <br />reclaimed area compliment the surrounding areas steep slopes of pinion-juniper. <br />Recent disturbances associated with ditch reclamation have not been reseeded at this time. <br />These areas will require reseeding and mulching prior to final approval of this bond release. <br />The inspection concluded at about 2:30 PM. As required, routine inspection will continue on <br />a monthly basis until the bond release process is final (30 days following publication of the <br />Division's proposed decision). Future inspection will document completion of any work <br />remaining as noted in this report. <br />to <br />