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adverse reactions were observed from the perennial forb component at this application rate. <br />In the summer grass seedlings appeared to be doing well with the forb component apparently <br />having gone dormant. <br />Other Sites <br />B-vent Shaft and access road <br />Little change since last year other than the seedlings aze maturing. <br />Emereencv coal stockpile area by TS-2 <br />This site was reseeded in 1998. Russian thistle is still somewhat of a problem on this site. <br />However, perennial grass seedlings are starting to take hold. <br />Recommendations <br />Species and growth form diversity appear to be good in most of the recent seedings. <br />However, problems do exist where weeds have become established. The weed problems <br />appear to be caused by two factors. First, the long-term prevalence on certain sites by <br />Cheatgrass and second, the eazly establishment by broadleaf weeds. Cheatgrass will continue <br />to be a problem in localized areas where it dominates adjacent undisturbed vegetation. Very <br />early spring applications of Roundup Pro or Oust may provide some relief during <br />establishment. <br />The best method to control broadleaf weeds is to reclaim a site the same year it is disturbed <br />when possible. More attention may be required to annual broadleaf weed control on sites <br />prior to reclamation when they cannot be seeded the same year as disturbed. Under certain <br />circumstances herbicide use may be necessary. It appears that light application rates when the <br />weeds are very young may help avoid potential impacts to desirable species once established. <br />However, very young seedlings are much more susceptible to the effects of herbicides. Thus, <br />herbicide application is not recommended during the first growing season. <br />