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areas by soil depth were also gathered. Samples, at six -inch increments, were collected at 2
random locations within each respective treatment block before cover crop seeding on
reclaimed areas in 1998. In the reference areas, samples were collected by horizon up to
paralithic contact. Analysis parameters followed Table I -3 in WDEQ -LQD, Guideline 1
(1994). Listed analysis parameters include: organic matter, pH, electrical
conductivity (EC), nitrate- nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, soluble cations: calcium (Ca),
magnesium (Mg), and sodium (Na), sodium adsorption ratio, texture and particle size analysis.
The University of Wyoming Soil Testing Laboratory conducted the analysis. Refer to Table 2
for results.
The study site, including treatments, were marked after permanent reclamation seeding in
November 1999. Original comers were surveyed by Rochelle personnel and were easily
remarked after equipment disturbance.
Task III, Obtain Quantitative Information
Vegetation and soil information gathering will be initiated in summer 2000. Field data collection
will be conducted in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Cover, production, and plant diversity will be
evaluated over all treatment levels.
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