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A map of the Lone Pine Gulch Surface Facilities (Map 53A) was used to delineate the • Underground Development Waste Pile (UDWP) Area, the Topsoil Stockpile, and the Staging Area. On the map, locations for transects were identified. As the purpose of this study was to evaluate the vegetation cover on these areas, transects were oriented across and/or downslope on each of the three discrete areas. The revegetated disturbance at the Water Tank Site is approximately circular in shape. Ten transects were sampled around the perimeter and through the revegetated area of the Water Tank Site. Transects were sited to represent the variety of vegetation and micro-topography found at the site. Vegetatiou Cover Vegetation cover was estimated by the use of the point-intercept method. An oculaz point frame (ESCO Associates) was used to minimize instrument error and maximize precision and observer accuracy. Cover transects were 25 meters in length, with two sample data points collected at 1.0 meter intervals along the transect on opposite sides of the transect centerline, 1.5m apart. Transect direction was established randomly through the use of a spinner. In no event were transects allowed to extend within ten feet of reclaimed or revegetated area boundaries to minimize impacts from "edge effect." • For statistical purposes, each wver transect (comprising 50 data points) served as a sample unit. Data points recorded the first vertical "hit" on vegetation (above or below the instrument), soil (bare ground), rock, or litter. Subsequent "hits" on vegetation were also recorded. Cover data were recorded and reported by individual plant species. The first interception was used to calculate total vegetation cover values. Sampte Numbers For the purposes of this sampling, set numbers of transects were established for each area. Four transects were located on the UDWP, three were situated on the Topsoil Pile, and three were located on the Staging Area slope. Locations are identified on Figure 1. Ten transects were located and sampled at the Water Tank Site. Sample locations at the Water Tank Site are represented on Figure 2. Since the purpose of this sampling was to provide quantitative information for a soil loss analysis, it is not required that sampling meet sample adequacy criteria. Minimum sample sizes and standard deviation aze reported as an indication of variability of the sampled parameters. Comparisons of sample mean pazameter values assume that the - sample mean value accurately represents the population mean in all cases. • -2-