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<br />represent an insignificant change in the matrix of these vegetation <br />types considering the ubiquitous extent of these communities in this <br />area and region of Colorado. <br />Specifically, the proposed revegetation plan has reduced woody plant <br />density in the greasewood and big sagebrush shrubland areas because <br />(1) the current density is far greater than an area in "good" or <br />"excellent" range condition and (2) reduced shrub density will allow <br />a productive herbaceous growth that will better support prudent live- <br />stock use and restore the value of the ecosystem to wildlife to a <br />degree not equaled for decades previous. <br />The above rationale also applies to the shadscale shrubland areas. <br />shadscale does not have a great value as either food or cover for <br />wildlife. The proposed plan, shrub patches amid herbaceous areas, <br />increases the value of the site to wildlife. <br />In the juniper woodland, where many woody species important as wild- <br />life browse are present, the proposed reduction in stem density has <br />not been applied to these species. In fact, for the most important <br />species, i.e., mountain mahogany, Utah serviceberry, skunkbrush, and <br />Gambel's oak, the proposed plantings will result in slightly reg ater <br />density of these species than currently exists. <br />12. MEANS FOR EVALUATION OF SPECIES DIVERSITY <br />This will be a matter for negotiation this date. <br />