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5.0 CONCLUSION <br />This review of collected data demonstrates the success and utility of the revegetated areas, <br />especially given the levels of vegetative ground cover and favorable results with regards to diversity, <br />herbaceous production, and woody plant density. With regard to the success standards, both bond <br />release areas substantially exceed and pass all seven of the standards and criteria. Given a coupling of <br />the data from 2011 and 2012, it can be inferred that succession of the bond release units will continue to <br />develop in a static or positive direction that is representative of a sustainable ecological system. The <br />vegetation in these units is self- sustaining, as evidenced by observable seed production and new seedling <br />emergence, and the overall site appears at least as stable and resistant to erosion as neighboring <br />undisturbed areas. Overall, the areas for which bond release is requested appear more than capable of <br />supporting post- mining land uses. <br />CEDAR CREEK ASSOCIATES, Inc. Page 30 Snowcap - Phase III Bond Release <br />Evaluation - 2012 <br />