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1998 Revegetation Survey <br />Introduction <br />During the last week of July and first week in August 1998, visual surveys of most <br />revegetated areas were made. Each site was walked or driven with an ATV to assess the <br />entire site. Observations were then recorded on an inspection form for future reference (see <br />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 />Areas surveyed included old laydown areas that were revegetated following initial <br />construction (1983-84) and Refuse Area #I, which was re-revegetated in the fall of 1997. In <br />addition, most soil stockpiles were surveyed to provide insight for future reclamation. <br />In general, all areas were in a stable and productive state. However, species diversity was <br />lacking in much of the old revegetation. It appears that numerous seed mixes were used <br />which contained only a limited number of species and life forms. <br />1998 was the first year of growth for the re-revegetated Refuse Area #1 (RA-I). It was <br />initially revegetated in 1990 but succumb to an invasion of Cheatgrass. When reviewing <br />notes associated with a newly planted site one must keep in mind that the site is still in a very <br />dynamic state. The vegetative structure is expected to change drastically in the first several <br />years as the plant community begins to mature. However, when taken in full context, the <br />information gained can provide a useful insight to potential problems down the road. Various <br />management practices may then be tested early in the revegetation stage that assist in <br />developing a more comprehensive revegetation plan for hiture sites. <br />