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• <br />INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................1 <br />METHODS .......................................................................................................................................1 <br />Phase 2 (II) Area Sampling ......................................................................................................... . 1 <br />Extended Reference Area Sampling ........................................................................................... . 1 <br />Summary of Sampling Design ..................................................................................................... .1 <br />Cover Sampling ........................................................................................................................... .2 <br />Woody Plant Density Sampling ................................................................................................... . 2 <br />Lifeforms Used in Data Presentation ........................................................................................... .2 <br />Plant Species Frequency and Density Measurements ................................................................ 3 <br />Plant Species Listing .................................................................................................................... 3 <br />Photographic Record .................................................................................................................... 3 <br />Statistical Methods ....................................................................................................................... 3 <br />Assessment of Reclamation Adequacy ........................................................................................ 4 <br />• General. . ..................... * ............ ..... ............................................................................................ 4 <br />Sample Adequacy Determination ............................................................................................. 4 <br />Notes on the Comparison of Data to Applicable Reference Area Standards ........................... 5 <br />Hypothesis Testing Approaches ..................................................................................:............ 5 <br />Climatic Data ................................................................................................................................ 7 <br />RESULTS ........................................................................................................................................ 7 <br />Phase II Bond Release ................................................................................................................. 8 <br />Cover ........................................................................................................................................ 8 <br />Woody Plant Density - Background .......................................................................................... 9 <br />Reference Areas .....................................:..................................................................................... 9 <br />Aspen Reference Area ............................................................................................................. 9 <br />Mountain Brush Extended Reference Area ............................................................................ 10 <br />Sagebrush Extended Reference Area .................................................................................... 10 <br />Steep Mountain Brush Extended Reference Area .................................................................. 11 <br />Western Wheat Extended Reference Area ............................................................................ 11 <br />DISCUSSION .............:...................................................................................................................12 <br />Climatic Conditions ..................................................................................................................... 12 <br />Assessment of BRB for Compliance with Phase II Performance Standards ............................. 12 <br />• Woody Plant Density .................................................................................................................. 12