Appendix D-8, Vegetation Clause Samples
Appendix D-8, Vegetation. A survey of vegetative cover and species diversity on the proposed affected land determined by scientifically acceptable sampling procedures, as described in Guideline 2, Vegetation will be required. Production sampling will not be required.
Appendix D-8, Vegetation. 1. The area to be permitted for the R&D license should be mapped according to plant communities. The area to be affected should be delineated on this map. If the area to be affected (surface affected acreage is that which requires seeding for reclamation purposes and includes disturbances associated with roads) is less than 10 acres in size, a qualitative description of the vegetation communities is adequate. However, if the R&D will disturb more than 10 acres, quantitative sampling of the affected lands will be necessary. Parameters to be measured include % cover for each species (or life form categories), total cover and a species list. Measurements should be conducted in accordance with the current LQD Guideline No. 2.