2014-10-10_PERMIT FILE - C1996083A (22)

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2.04.9 roots commonly penetrate fractures in the rock. Surface runoff is rapid. Surface stoniness helps to prevent water erosion. Mass wasting is common in areas of this map unit. The Rock outcrop part of this complex consists of more than 90 percent exposed bedrock, principally sandstone. It provides cover for wildlife and is used mainly for wildlife habitat and recreation. The soils in this complex have only limited value for grazing and are used mainly for wildlife habitat and recreation. Vegetative cover is needed to control runoff and erosion. This map unit provides cover and escape for wildlife. Deer commonly feed on the sunny slopes during winter. Because of the surface stoniness and slope, the soils in this complex are unsuited to crops and seedbed preparation and drilling of seed for pasture plantings on depleted native range or in cleared areas are generally not practical. A limited degree of success can be expected by broadcasting seed late in summer or early in fall. Siberian wheatgrass, western wheatgrass, Indian ricegrass, and crested wheatgrass are adapted species. Good pasture management must be practiced to protect the soil from erosion and to provide grazing for livestock. 76 — Torriorthents -Rock outcrop, shale complex. This broadly defined map unit consists of moderately steep to very steep soils and Rock outcrop on uplands, pediments, and side slopes of mesas. Torriorthents make up about 55 percent of the map unit, and shallow rock outcrops make up about 35 percent. Torriorthents are less sloping than the rock outcrops and are near the base of the slope. The rock outcrops are steeper than Torriorthents. Slopes are 15 to 70 percent. Included with this unit in mapping are small areas of Badland and of Mesa, Agua Fria, and Utaline soils. Torriorthents are well drained. Depth to shale bedrock ranges from 10 to more than 60 inches. The deeper areas are near the base of the slope. The PR -14 2.04-110- 03/14