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beneficial to the reclamation effort in dry range sites. Weeds tend to provide shade for new grasses, <br />aze a means of holding snow on the seedbed longer and protect it from wind and water erosion until <br />the planted species gradually take over the site. <br />5. Revegetation Success Criteria <br />Rangeland Areas <br />Due to the poor soil and lack of precipitation, the revegetation of these azeas shall be considered <br />successful when the live perennial cover is approximately 90% of the herbaceous cover of <br />surrounding dryland azeas. According to site inspection, this cover was approximately 12%. <br />Therefore the goal of the reclamation is 10.8% diversified live perennial cover to be determined by <br />visual methods. <br />The revegetated azea will be monitored for success of reclamation until accepted by the Division. If <br />revegetation failures occur prior to release, an analysis of the site will be made and the area will be <br />revegetated again as necessary. <br />7. Monitoring Reclamation Success <br />Monitoring the reclamation on an ongoing basis will help to assure successful reclamation. The <br />operator plans to use the local NRCS office in Montrose County to assist in determining the ability <br />of the reclaimed land to control erosion and any other suggestions which may enhance the <br />reclamation of the site. If minor changes or modifications aze needed to the seeding and reclamation <br />plan, revision plans will be submitted to the Division as required. It is hoped that the Division will <br />provide assistance in evaluating the success of the ongoing reclamation process. All azeas disturbed <br />and reclaimed and any other important items regazding the reclamation will be submitted in the <br />annual reports to the Division. <br />North R-34 Pit 1/07 <br />16 <br />