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Vegetative Observations around Peacock Coal Mine April 23, 1981 ,lames G. Erickson The site was visited on April 23, 1981 and a walking tour was made of the area, noting plants seen along the way and observing all areas not walked, so that reasonable assurance of coverage was made. There is not much variety in the vegetative cover within the confines of 1;~e mining area. The letters which identify the portions of the site described will key to the enclosed map. M Area A: Pinus edulis, pinon pine Jun3^erus sco~ulor~um, Rocky Mountain juniper uercus ga eml li, Gambel's oak The above three trees dominate this area, and to a large extent they dominate the entire site. Exceptions wil] be noted. In addition to the three above, the fallowing plants were seen: Chr sothamnus sip.., rabbit brush: fairly common ucca g aura, yucca comnron in the upper parts of Area A Mahonia re ens, Oregon grape common in the upper parts of Area A Grasses were common in the lower part of Area A. Area B: The area around the shaft entry, where much machinery is used, is largely devoid of vegetation at this time. There are a few pinon and juniper trees still remaining. Area C: This area is characterized by pinon, juniper, Gambel's oak, and a few shrubs of the kind to be described in Area D. Area D: This is a composite observation, made while walking up the ridge to a northerly direction. Although pinon, juniper, and Gambel's oak are present, this area is dominated by deciduous shrubs. Those which could be Identified at this time of year are listed. Cercocarpus montanus, mountain mahogany Ceanothus fendleri, fendler ceanothus meA-ranch er s~rp. , serviceberry Pero h llum ramosissimum, squawapple untia ra inesque~, p ickly pear cactus !n addition, the area had a good flora of low-growing fortis.