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:'rel �cr;n_teV ti_3'9--a t c'2 ► ` <br /> Ve <br /> • <br /> I-S H,g11w Y <br /> 8WFP <br /> 3 <br /> 14360-FP <br /> 1. Vegetation <br /> Vegetation on site is typical rangeland grasses for this area. The NRCS Ecological Site <br /> Description for Loamy Plains and Sandy Plains details that potential vegetation of each un- <br /> grazed area is 75-90% and 70-85%, respectively. Due to a lack of burning on a natural time scale <br /> as well as heavy grazing, causes both communities to be classified as `at risk.' Therefore, <br /> realistic cover percentages for the site are closer to 30-60%. Total annual production of an `at <br /> risk' loamy plains or sandy plains community can vary from 400-1200 and 600-1600 pounds of <br /> air-dry vegetation per acre and will average 900 and 1100 pounds during an average year, <br /> respectively. <br /> 2. Wildlife <br /> Forage and cover for wildlife is very limited due to the and climate. Small animals (rabbits, <br /> foxes, etc.)make use of the surrounding environment. The site is within range for white tail deer, <br /> mule deer,pronghorn, prairie dog, various snakes, various lizards, and ring-necked pheasant. <br /> Impacts to wildlife will be mitigated through a weed management plan and reseeding all mined <br /> areas with a diverse and native rangeland seed mix. Also, the site will only be disturbed for a <br /> short time. <br />