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EXECUTIVE svrru+~ <br />The following report presents the results of first year measure- <br />meats on soil temperature and moisture and seeded olaat establishment <br />and growth on the Ht. Gunnison Hine &eclamation study plots. <br />~~ Precipitation vas abundant during the early spring promoting good <br />germination conditions. Bainfa]1 declined markedly after Hay 31, re- <br />salting in poor plant growth and survival conditions. An overall average <br />of 20 plants/square foot vas obtained on the plots when measured in late <br />Hay. Soil temperature data and seedling density data indicate that <br />the temperature buffering effect o£ mulches improved seedling establish- <br />mgt an all slopes and aspects tested. The mesic mixture provided the <br />maximum seedling density obtained, but the zeric mixture provided the <br />greatest production suggesting that the zeric species were better <br />adapted to the dry summer conditions. Initial seedling densities <br />`J <br />averaged lower on the 2:1 as compared to 4:1 or level slopes, but <br />annual production oa 2:1 slopes vas generally equal to or higher than <br />4:1 or level slopes. <br />Containerized transplants shoved a higher survival rate thaw local <br /> <br /> <br />field transplants. Mountain mahogany was the most successful coa- <br />taiaerized species; saovberry was the most successful field transplant. <br />i <br />