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• A comprehensive spedes list will be prepazed for the reclaimed and reference areas. Both cover and <br />frequency data will be used in discussions on species distribution and evenness. While many <br />perenttial species in reclaimed areas have low relative cover values, their coaesponding frequenry <br />values can be high. The use of cover, frequenry, and species density data in association with the <br />diversity standazd will allow assessment of the potential for increasing diversity and the capability for <br />succession. <br />Wood~Plant Density. Shrub and tree establishment in reclaimed azeas of the permit area will be <br />achieved through natural regeneration from direct hauling of topsoil, reinvasion from adjacent <br />undisturbed communities, seeding of shrubs, planting of shrub and tree seedlings, and establishment <br />of live shrub transplant sites. The planting of trees and shrubs will be oriented towazds the <br />development of habitat "islands" or "groupings" to benefit wildlife. Seeding will be done as addition <br />to the seed miles applied over the reclaimed acres ox as concentrated seeding azeas to achieve the <br />results of "islands". <br />The above shrub density standazd fox reclaimed azeas is 1000 stems pu acre, averaged over the <br />reclaimed azeas. This will also be the standard for concentrated shrub establishment azeas. Woody <br />• plant densities will be estimated by randomly locating direct count plots or quadrants in association <br />with the randomly located cover/production sample plots. A 2-meter by 50-meter (100m~) or larger <br />direct count plot will be used for estimating woody plant densities. Stems rooted within the direct <br />count plot will be tallied with countable stems determined by criteria specified in Rule 4.15.8(7)(a-c). <br />Numbers will be presented as stems/plot, stems/hectaze, and stems/acre. Density shall be <br />considered acceptable when dte mean shrub density in the reclaimed area will not be less than 90 <br />percent of the 1000 stems per acre standazd with 90 percent statistical confidence. <br />Seasonal Variety. Seasonal variety in native lands on and adjacent to the permit area is essentially not <br />present since stands aze comprised of predominantly cool season species. <br />The seed mixes have been developed to return as many of the original natroe species as possible. <br />Neazly all of these spedes plus the additional non-native species aze cool season species. For these <br />reasons, seasonal variety will not be evaluated for reclamation success. Although the spedes in the <br />reclaimed areas are classified as cool season spedes, some of these begin their growth early in the <br />season while others begin growth later in the season. Additionally, many will regrow in the fall. <br />These chazacteristics enhance forage availability during much of the grazing season. <br />• <br />TRIO 13-15-5 <br />