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seeded forbs, non - seeded desirable grasses, non - seeded desirable forbs. Annuals and biennials, <br />undesirable grasses, undesirable forbs and noxious species will not normally be clipped. <br />An example of how the forage quality diversity production sampling data obtained from the <br />sampling of the Dryland Pasture reclaimed areas will be compared to the Dryland Pasture <br />Reference Area can be made based upon the data presented in Section 2.04.10. If bond release <br />sampling were to be performed using these data, the forage quality diversity standard as found in <br />Appendix Table 2.04.10 -25 - Dryland Pasture Reference Area - Production, yields an average <br />value of 8.40 g /1 /4m This would mean that the forage production of "desirable species" on the <br />Dryland Pasture reclaimed areas would have to be equal to or greater than 75 percent of 8.40 <br />g/1 /4m or 6.30 g/1 /4m <br />As are described in the Weed Management Plan, Montrose or San Miguel County listed noxious <br />weed species will not be counted toward the revegetation success standard for cover or <br />production in any reclaimed area. For the purposes of this demonstration, a statistically adequate <br />production sample will be taken, or a minimum of 30 observations. <br />As are recommended in the Bond Release Guideline, the cover and production contribution of <br />annual and biennial species will be excluded prior to the determination of the total perennial <br />herbaceous forage production. Therefore, as provided for in the CDRMS regulations, all <br />annuals, biennials and listed noxious weeds will be deleted from the reclaimed and reference <br />area data prior to success comparison. Sample adequacy will be tested during field sampling <br />using the formula in DRMS Regulation 4.15.11(2)(a). <br />During bond release field sampling for cover, at least 15 cover transects and 30 production <br />transects will be collected from each sample area. Sample adequacy will be tested after 15 cover <br />and 30 production samples are taken. Sampling may continue if necessary to reach sample <br />adequacy, or sampling may be terminated before sample adequacy is reached if an alternative <br />statistical method (approved by DRMS) can be used that does not require demonstration of <br />sample adequacy. <br />Section 2.05.4(2)(e) Page 31 January 2012 <br />