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(Mueller-Dombois et at., 1974) <br />The collected data will be analyzed by establishing midpoint percent cover based on <br />the Braun-Blanquet scale. The ratings to be used are as follows: <br />Cover Class <br />% Cover <br />Midpoint <br />• 5 <br />75 to 100% <br />88% <br />• 4 <br />50 to 75% <br />63% <br />• 3 <br />25 to 50% <br />38% <br />• 2 <br />5 to 25% <br />13% <br />• 1 <br /><5% <br />3% <br />The percent cover value should be established by adding the values of the plants as <br />they occur in the plots and dividing by the total number of plots. In addition to the <br />above plots, a general overview of the vegetation in the monitoring area shall be <br />conducted. <br />7.4.3 SAMPLING METHODS - PHOTO DOCUMENTATION <br />During the site visit for the compliance letter, photo points shall be established <br />throughout the restoration area. Pictures of each point should be taken, along with <br />pictures showing a general overview of the mitigation area. These photo points shall <br />be documented and used during each monitoring visit. <br />7.5 MONITORING SCHEDULE <br />The initial monitoring will begin in early September (prior to leaf drop) following <br />complete installation of the mitigation plan. Subsequent, monitoring will occur in <br />September of years 2, and 3, or until all performance standards are met and approved <br />by the City of Everett. <br />7.6 MONITORING REPORTS <br />After each monitoring visit, a report describing the condition of the mitigation site <br />shall be prepared. These reports shall be submitted to the City of Everett. These <br />reports will assess both achievement of yearly goals and progress towards <br />achievement of the project goals. Reports will include a description of survival and <br />replacement of the planted stock, plant vigor, percent cover of native vegetation, an <br />assessment of invasive vegetation, an assessment of wildlife using the site, and <br />wetland hydrology. In addition, the monitoring reports shall include the following <br />elements: <br />• The name of the company person(s) that conducted monitoring and prepared <br />the report <br />• An executive summary of the approved mitigation plan <br />• A vicinity map showing the !Licc;:ion of the mitigation site <br />• A mitigation map identifying the location of transects and photo poi its <br />• Monitoring photographs <br />Wetland Resources. Inc. <br />Anderson SFR • Restoration Plan <br />WRI k 09116 <br />H170 <br />