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~.. <br />• In addition to the required evaluation, circular plots and point intercept line <br />transacts were utilized to evaluate topsoil embankments. Results from random <br />h <br />circular plots indicated 38% ground cover for perennial species, weed 7% and <br />barelrockllitter 54°~. Table 5-3 presents percent ground cover data for individual <br />plots. Plots on the topsoil embankment near evaporation ponds clearly indicate <br />more weeds are present than other topsoil embankments. Table 5-4 presents the <br />number of plants per plot and acre. This data is interesting for future prediction of <br />reclamation success. Percent ground cover indicates perennial species make up a <br />lower than desirable (after final reclamation phase) portion of ground cover, but <br />,. <br />F_ number of perennial species from data shown on Table 5-4 indicates successful <br />germination and if majority of perennial species survive through year 3, predict <br />reclamation success. If adequate perennial species are present, weeds will be <br />eliminated. Table 5-5 presents point intercept line transact data from topsoil <br />• embankments. Percent cover results are similar to Table 5-3 but again, data from <br />different areas indicates immature nature of seeded species for percent cover and <br />variable reclamation success of topsoil areas. <br />In conclusion, first year reclamation data indicates successful germination with low <br />percent cover, but with maturity of existing seeded species, reclamation success is <br />indicated. <br /> <br />41 <br />