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2001 Revegetation Survey <br />Introduction <br />During September visual surveys of all the drill sites were made. Each site was walked or <br />driven with an ATV to assess the entire site. Observations were then recorded on an <br />inspection form for future reference (see Appendix). The intent of the inspections were to: <br />I . Assess the effectiveness of past revegetation practices. <br />2. Identify potential problems that exist that may warrant further attention. <br />3. Provide insight to future revegetation efforts. <br />4. Provide information needed to develop strategies to correct potential deficiencies. <br />Drill Sites & Degas Borehole Pads <br />In general, the reclaimed sites were in fair to excellent condition. The condition generally <br />reflected the maturity of the site as well as the quality of the soils at the location. Many <br />shrubs and forbs were prominent on many of the sites. Best forb and shrub establishment <br />occurred on harsh sites that had little competition from weeds. However, these harsher sites <br />also produced fewer grasses and less ground cover. Where weed competition was greatest <br />perennial grass seedlings usually persisted in adequate densities. A few sites are dominated <br />by cheatgrass, especially when adjacent undisturbed ground also has this problem. <br />Recommendations <br />Species and growth form diversity appear to be good in most of the recent seedings. The <br />more recent diversification of the seed mix appears to be assisting in this area. However, <br />problems do exist where weeds have become established. The weed problems appear to be <br />caused by two factors. First, the long-term prevalence on certain sites by cheatgrass prior to <br />disturbance and second, the early establishment by broadleaf weeds. cheatgrass will continue <br />to be a problem in localized areas where it dominates adjacent undisturbed vegetation. Very <br />