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EXHIBIT J - VEGETATION INFORMATION <br /> Western Equipment &Truck Mine # 1 <br /> In the vicinity of the subject parcel and Kersey, Colorado, typical native vegetation that can be <br /> found includes: <br /> 1. Shortgrass prairie: This is a dominant vegetation type in the area, characterized by a mix of <br /> short grasses such as buffalo grass (Buchloe dactyloides), blue grama grass (Bouteloua <br /> gracilis), and western wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii). <br /> 2. Sagebrush: Various species of sagebrush, such as big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) and <br /> silver sagebrush (Artemisia cana), can be found in the area. These shrubs are well adapted to <br /> the semi-arid conditions. <br /> 3. Cottonwood riparian forests: Along rivers and streams, you may find cottonwood trees <br /> (Populus deltoides), willows (Salix spp.), and other riparian vegetation. These areas provide <br /> important habitat for wildlife. <br /> 4. Shrublands: Different types of shrubs can be found in the area, including rabbitbrush <br /> (Chrysothamnus spp.), greasewood (Sarcobatus spp.), and four-wing saltbush (Atriplex <br /> canescens). <br /> 5. Mixed grass prairie: In some areas, a mix of shortgrass and midgrass species can be found, <br /> including little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), side oats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), <br /> and prairie junegrass (Koeleria macrantha). <br /> The subject property has been used for agricultural purposes and crop production for many <br /> years and none of the native vegetation exists. Approximately two (2) inches of topsoil will <br /> be left on the overall site so that upon completion of the topsoil mining operation, seeding <br /> with a native grass mix will be applied to the entire site, prior to the site's proposed <br /> redevelopment as a recreational vehicle storage facility. <br /> Applicant Name: Western Equipment &Truck, Inc. <br /> Prepared By: �r' <br /> Richard L. Miler, AICP <br /> Date Prepared: � �j.� <br />