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2.05.4(2)(e) <br />Species Diversity <br />The intention of the reclamation plan is to reclaim <br />the site to one community type and to de- emphasize the <br />contribution of wood plants. A single species diversity standard <br />is proposed based on the cover data collected for the native <br />grassland community. The following standard is based on the data <br />presented in Table 17 of the baseline survey for the native <br />grassland disturbed area and is consistent with the standards <br />described on pages 13 and 14 of the Divisions Vegetation Guide- <br />lines. <br />The species diversity standard for the reclaimed <br />areas in Mining Area Nos. 1, 2 and 3 shall be at least two warm <br />season perennial grasses, one cool season perennial grass and one <br />perennial forb with each contributing greater than 3 percent and <br />less than 40 percent relative cover. <br />Wood Plant Densit <br />Woody plant density standards have been discussed <br />with the Division, the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW), and the <br />surface owner Mr. Davis. Neither the DOW nor Mr. Davis want pinyon <br />46 pine, juniper or sagebrush to be seeded or encouraged by <br />reclamation. Furthermore, neither party has an interest in a woody <br />plant density standard being applied to the reclamation as is <br />evidenced by their letters contained in Exhibit 8. Therefore a <br />woody plant density standard will not apply to the site. <br />Grazing <br />The revegetated areas will be fenced to preclude use <br />of the area by domestic animals. A three strand barbed wire fence <br />or other similar fence will be utilized. Wildlife will continue to <br />make incidental use of the area following reclamation. <br />8 <br />2.05 -28 October 1992 <br />