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Many of the plantings will be made in the larger open blocks of the reclaimed area to promote the <br />potential for woody plant development and mitigate wildlife habitat loss. Development of wildlife <br />corridors was also a consideration in these planting locations. Other plantings were located to <br />specifically mitigate more critical habitat such as along Dry Creek, or enhance existing habitat around <br />the permanent ponds. Exhibit 22 -1 illustrates the approximate locations of these woody planting <br />areas, while the planting lists represent the species to be used in the various planting locations. <br />Natural regeneration of shrubs, particularly big sagebrush and mountain snowberry, has played an <br />important role in woody plant reestablishment at the Seneca Il Mine to the east. Natural regeneration <br />is also anticipated at the Seneca II -W and II -W South Extension areas <br />Complimenting natural regeneration will be the inclusion of shrub seed in the seed mixes and the <br />establishment of concentrated shrub seeding areas where competing herbaceous vegetation will be <br />controlled. The close proximity of undisturbed native vegetation, some of which may occur within the <br />mine affected area, will also enhance woody plant mitigation efforts. <br />Within the II -W South Mining Area, upland shrub establishment areas are designated on Exhibit 22 -1. The <br />species to be used in seeding or planting these areas are listed on Table 22 -6, Seed Mix No. 6- Concentrated <br />Shrub Seeding Areas and Table 22 -7, Shrub and Tree Planting Lists. All species are native to the site. <br />Planting List 1 is to be used in upland areas with northerly aspects and potentially more mesic site <br />conditions. These planting areas are annotated on Exhibit 22 -1. The listed species are to be planted <br />in a mixed pattern within the areas. <br />Planting List 2 is designed for upland areas with more southerly aspects or tending towards drier <br />moisture conditions. Planting areas where List 2 species are to be used are also identified on Exhibit <br />22 -1. Species will be planted in a mixed pattern. <br />MR -77 28 Revised 09/13 <br />