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Woody Plant Density The woody plant densities proposed for the reclaimed mine areas is <br />based on anticipated levels of successful tree and shrub establishment resulting from <br />application of current reclamation technologies. Planting rates have been specified that take <br />into account mortality levels commonly experienced. Further consideration has been given to <br />environmental, ecological, and successional factors acting upon the reclaimed areas containing <br />shrubs or trees. The extensive and competitive herbaceous reclaimed communities restrict <br />woody plant establishment and development. This is further complicated by the inherently <br />slow growth and development of woody plants and the significant change in site characteristics <br />on reclaimed mining areas. While reinvasion and natural regeneration of shrubs will greatly aid <br />in returning shrubs on the reclaimed <br />44a 1 /99 <br />