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During the course of the fieldwork, a list of all encountered plant species {quantitative plus incidental observations) was compiled for each reclamation area and the three reference areas. These lists are summarized in Appendix 2, Table 17, Species Present -Reclaimed and Reference Areas, which includes current nomenclature and cross references to older nomenclature. It should be noted that all big sagebrush encountered are referred to as Seriphidium tridentatum. Photographic Record Wthin each reclamation and reference area, representative color photographs were taken to document the appearance of the vegetation in 2005 (Appendix 4). Within each photograph, a placard identifies the particular area being illustrated. Statistical Methods STATISTICAL DESIGN Cover and herbaceous production data were collected in all areas. Woody plant density samples were collected in the 1998 and 2003 Reclaimed Areas but were not collected in any of the reference areas, Sampling proceeded using a single stage statistical design. Sample locations in reclaimed areas were randomly plotted by use of an internal script routine within ArcView software. Minimum spacing between sample points was 170 feet (one 50 m transect length). The SCC-assigned number of samples for a given parameter in a given area reflected previously experienced sample variability or the level of precision required for that area. In the extended reference areas, each reference unit was gridded and numbered. Grid cell size was 200 feet X 200 feet. These grid cells were placed contiguously by hand on maps of 1:4,800 scale. Sample locations were selected as the center points of grid cells selected using random numbers generated by computer. Sample points were located in the field using topographic maps. Cover and woody plant density transects were located and oriented using a blind throw of a