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<br />INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 1 <br />METHODS ...................................................................................................................................... . 1 <br />Reclamation Units and Sampling Locations ............................................................................... . 1 <br />Extended Reference Area Sampling ........................................................................................... . 1 <br />Cover Sampling ........................................................................................................................... . 1 <br />Herbaceous Production Sampling .............................................................................................. . 2 <br />Woody Plant Density Sampling ................................................................................................... . 2 <br />Lifeforms Used in Data Presentation .......................................................................................... . 3 <br />Plant Species Frequency and Density Measurements ............................................................... . 3 <br />Plant Species Listing ................................................................................................................... . 3 <br />Photographic Record .................................................................................................................. . 4 <br />Statistical Methods ...................................................................................................................... . 4 <br />Statistical Design ..................................................................................................................... . 4 <br />Sample Adequacy Calculations ............................................................................................... . 4 <br />Confidence Limits .................................................................................................................... . 5 <br />Hypothesis Testing for Phase 11 Bond Release Area .............................................................. . 5 <br />• Performance Standards for Use in Interim Monitoring Assessment ........................................... . 7 <br />Climatic Data ............................................................................................................................... . 8 <br />RESULTS ....................................................................................................................................... . 8 <br />Interim Monitoring ....................................................................................................................... . 9 <br />Phase 11 Bond Release ............................................................................................................ . 9 <br />2001 Reclaimed Area .............................................................................................................. . 9 <br />2004 Reclaimed Area ............................................................................................................. 10 <br />2006 Reclaimed Area ............................................................................................................. 11 <br />Reference Areas ........................................................................................................................ 12 <br />Aspen Reference Area ........................................................................................................... 12 <br />Haul Road Reference Area .................................................................................................... 13 <br />Mountain Brush Extended Reference Area ............................................................................ 13 <br />Sagebrush Extended Reference Area ................................................................................... 14 <br />Steep Mountain Brush Extended Reference Area ................................................................. 15 <br />DISCUSSION ................................................................................................................................ 15 <br />Climatic Conditions .................................................................................................................... 15 <br />Biotic Factors Affecting Vegetation ............................................................................................ 16 <br />Cover .......................................................................................................................................... 16 <br />0 Herbaceous Production ............................................................................................................. 18