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2.04.9 Because steepness of slope, this soil is unsuited to crops, and reseeding of depleted or destroyed native vegetation is not feasible by conventional methods. A fair degree of success can be expected by broadcasting seed of nonirrigated grasses in spring orfall. Pubescent wheatgrass, smooth brome, and crested wheatgrass are adapted grasses. Good pasture management should be practiced to maintain the grasses. The potential plant community on this soil consists mainly of wheatgrasses, bluegrasses, and needle - grasses. As range condition deteriorates, wheatgrasses and needlegrasses decrease, forbs and woody shrubs increase, and undesirable weeds and annual plants invade and become more abundant. This soil is used for winter range by mule deer and elk. Some important plant species which can be managed for optimum production are bitterbrush, mountainmahogany, Gambel oak, serviceberry, and elk sedge. Berry- producing shrubs are an important habitat element of black bear. This soil provides habitat for Merriam turkey, blue grouse, and band - tailed pigeon. In favorable years, nature Gambel oaks produce acorns, which are used by Merriam turkey. 41 — Fughes- Curecanti stony loam 10 to 40 percent These strongly sloping to steep soils formed in glacial outwash, landslide deposits, and old alluvial fans. Elevation ranges from 6,500 to 8,500 feet. Average annual precipitation is about 18 inches, average annual air temperature is about 42 degrees F, and the average frost -free season is about 100 days. Included with these soils in mapping are a few small areas of Cochetopa and Bulkley soils and areas of Cryoborolls, very stony. Slips and slides are common, especially in disturbed areas. The included soils make up 20 percent of the complex. The Fughes soil is deep and well drained. It formed in old alluvial fans and in landslide deposits derived from sedimentary rock. PR-14 2.04-99- 03/14