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f. % <br />In regards to the lJilliams Fork Strip Pit Wo. 2, a reference area <br />will be used to evaluate revegetation success. The reference area is <br />the baseline sampling area. Therefore, no statistical demonstration is <br />required to prove equality (cover, production, woody species, density, <br />diversion) between the reference area and the baseline area. The <br />reference area will receive the same management as the surrounding area <br />and will be reflective of post-mining land useage. At this time, it is <br />not necessary to fence the areas, however, if fencing is require for the <br />reference area, it will be done in a manner to reduce edge effects. <br />The comparisons to be made to initiate bond release will be bet~•ieen <br />the revegetated areas and the reference area and will occur during the <br />last two years of the liability period. In order to effect bond <br />release, the success criteria will be met for the last two years of the <br />liability period. The comparisons will be made for the following <br />parameters between the revegetated areas and the reference areas: <br />herbaceous cover and production, woody species density, and species <br />diversity. The success criteria for each will be presented below. <br />(REV. 11Jg/83) <br />IV-93a <br />