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I' Empire Eagle Mine Vegetation Final Bond Release Monitoring 2005-2006 <br />quadrat sampling, shrub density belt transects, and other opportunistic <br />' observations of the sampling areas. The plant species list will include scientific <br />name, common name, life form, and origin. The list will be organized by life form. <br />' The NRCS National Plants Database will be used as the primary authority for <br />plant species names. Other references for plant species identification will be <br />' provided in those instances where this is necessary. In conjunction with <br />vegetation parameter data, this information will be used to document each <br />reclaimed area's plant species diversity. <br />' Weed Infestations <br />Significant infestations of noxious or targeted weed species as listed by Colorado <br />' will be identified and their location indicated on the baseline inventory map. <br />Weed infestation observations will be made opportunistically in conjunction with <br />vegetation parameter monitoring. <br />Panoramic Photographs <br />Panoramic Photographs will be taken for each reclaimed area that is sampled. <br />Photographs will be included in the monitoring report. Photograph location and <br />direction will be observed and recorded. <br />~ VEGETATION FINAL BOND RELEASE MONITORING METHODS <br />Vegetation monitoring methods will use standard accepted practices and <br />methods. Sample points will be selected using stratified random methods as <br />' described in this section. Cover, production and woody stem density <br />measurements will be taken at the sample points as described in this section. <br />TIMING OF VEGETATION SAMPLING <br />' Cover and production samples will be taken during the projected peak of the <br />growing season. This typically occurs during the period from mid-June through <br />' Habitat Management, Inc. 4 6!1/2006 <br /> <br />