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Refuse Area/Pit #1 <br />Reseeded in 1997, this site's greatest challenge has been cheatgrass. 2008 provided <br />encouraging results for the establishment of perennial vegetation. Perennial grasses <br />appeared to be increasing in density and vigor. Forage kochia has shown exceptional ability <br />to establish under conditions present on this site. <br />Of special note, gooseberry-leaf globemallow has shown a notable abundance for the first <br />time since it was seeded in 1997. This may be a species to watch for future revegetation <br />use. <br />Shrubs establishment continues to struggle. <br />East Portal Area <br />Reseeded in 2001, this site has a generally good stand of perennial grasses and shrubs, <br />especially on the western portion of the site where the grade is less severe. Forage kochia <br />interseeded in the spring of 2007 has established well, especially on the more severe <br />portions of this site along the regraded access road. <br />Rock Dust Hole #1 <br />Reseeded in 2001, this site continues to show an exceptionally good stand of perennial <br />vegetation. A diverse and highly productive stand of shrubs and grasses are present. <br />However, forb establishment appears lacking. <br />Recommendations <br />The reclaimed areas appear hydrologically stable and generally in good condition. <br />Cheatgrass continues to be the primary problem impacting vegetation success at many of the <br />sites. Further investigation into means for long term control of cheatgrass is warranted not <br />only for this mine site but for many mines throughout the and West.