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3 C1981 -010; SL12 <br />November 28, 2011 <br />the release block. Of that amount, only one transect was measured in parcel A -C -05. Currently with <br />the data including parcel A -C -05, the total effective cover measured at the site was 71.6% (perennial <br />cover minus noxious perennials, plus up to 10% annual /biennial cover plus the allowable 19% litter <br />cover). The actual litter cover was found to be 21.9%. Only 19% litter cover can contribute to the <br />total effective cover using range site A standards. The total effective cover exceeds the necessary <br />effective cover standard for range site A. Given that the vegetation data collected by TMI only <br />contained one transect for A -C -05, it is unlikely the removal of this data will significantly impact the <br />total effective cover percentage. However, revegetation success will need to be calculated by TMI for <br />this bond release block without including the data for parcel A -C -05. <br />Based on the perennial species of grasses, forbs and shrubs found at the site as indicated in the SL12 <br />application; it appears the species diversity and composition will support the post mine land use. <br />However, based on the diversity standard for the Trapper mine, the Operator should be encouraged to <br />specify what species of Agropyron were observed at the site to ensure enough cool season perennial <br />grasses have established. While noxious weeds were encountered at the site, they consisted of a small <br />percentage of the vegetative cover. <br />