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Once a selected grid point was located in the field, ground cover sampling transects were always <br />oriented in the direction of the next site to be physically sampled to further limit any potential bias while <br />facilitating sampling efficiency. This orientation protocol follows that which is indicated on Figure 1. <br />Depending on logistics, timing, and access points to the target sampling area, the field crew would <br />occasionally layout a set of points along coordinates in one direction and then sample them in reverse <br />order. However, orientation protocol was always maintained (i.e. in the direction of the next point to be <br />physically sampled). If the boundary of an area was encountered before reaching the full length of a <br />transect, the orientation of the transect was turned 900 in the appropriate direction so the transect could <br />be completed within the target unit. In this manner, boundary samples were retained entirely within the <br />target unit by "bouncing" off the boundaries. <br />CEDAR CREEK ASSOCIATES, Inc. Page it Snowcap - Phase III Bond Release <br />Evaluation - 2012 <br />