1980-07-11_REVISION - M1977493 (8)

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The plots were observed August 25, 1977 after two growing seasons and given the following evaluations: 1 . Control - fair stand , Rep. I looked better than the other reps. 2. 2 T/A mulch - good grass stand . 3 . 4 T/A mulch - good grass stand. 4 . Rye Seedings - fair to poor rye stands - much rye winterkilled . The area south and west of the plots on the tailing looked good, but consisted mainly of rye. The revegetated soil area had a good grass stand . All willows ( clumps) and spruce were alive, but some of the spruce looked poor. None of the willows from stick cuttings were alive . 9. 10 THE COMMITTEE FOR HIGH ALTITUDE REVEGETATION Revegetation of disturbances at all elevations has become a major concern over the past ten years. Development of techniques for revegetation of disturbances at high elevations has lagged behind techniques developed for lower elevations. The main reasons for this lag are the unique ecological problems encountered when attempting revegetation at high altitudes. This situation prompted the organization of a series of workshops and field trips to explore solutions, and to disseminate knowledge leading to solutions , for each unique high-altitude site . Organization of the first workshop, held January 31 and February 1 , 1974, on the Colorado State Univer- sity Campus, was a direct result of cooperation between Climax Molybdenum Company and the CSU Agronomy Department. An out- growth of the first workshop was the formation of what is rre- sently referred to as "The Committee for High-Altitude Revege- tation" . This committee was formed to obtain funding and initiate research on adaptation, breeding and seeding production to enhance the quality, quantity and variety of seed needed for high-altitude revegetation. The research began in 1974 under the direction of Robin Cuany (CSU Agronomy Dept. ) and is funded 9-18