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<br />Scotch Pine and Austrian Pine-may, with Beat effort, work on upland sites, but would probably ]rave a <br />tough go in the alkaline, wet meadows of the flood plain. Therefore, theses species may be taken off <br />the planting list. Eastern Red Cedar should be used in the River bottom over the Rocky Mountain <br />Juniper. Additional tree species that may be considered include: Green Ash, Boxelder and Black <br />Walnut. Additional shrub plants to consider include: wild gape, Cotoneaster, Golden Current, <br />Skunkbush Sumac, and wild rose. The Division would recommend that emphasis be given to <br />establishing shrub thickets over trees. Shrub thickets have higher wildlife value. In and close to the <br />River bottom shrub thickets have been identiSed as high priority for Preble's mice. if the ponds are <br />lined, carefiil consideration should be given to the location of tree plantings. In other lined pits I've <br />worked on, there was Beat concern that deep reaching tree roots may penetrate and compromise the <br />integity of the pond liner. Plantings should be located in areas that will not interfere with Bass <br />seeding, mowing and other mechanized activities needed for establishing the Bass stand. Regardless of <br />whether the plantings are comprised of trees or shrubs, the installation should be done using a weed <br />bamer and mulch cover. This technique protects plantings, maintains moist soil for rapid gowth and <br />geatly improves survivability of the plant. <br />Finally, if it bas not been done, it would be wise for the applicant to complete surveys in all appropriate <br />areas on this parcel for Preble's meadow jumping mouse, and Ute Ladies'-Tresses, Spiraitthes <br />diG~vralrs, prior to onset of mining. We assume that wethtnd delineation bas already occurred and if <br />necessary the Corp of Engineers has been consulted. <br />On behalf of the Division, I have appreciated the opportunity to review and comment on this proposal <br />Be asstued that I am available to discuss any questions that Camas, Tuttle Applegate or you may have. <br />I would also be available to discuss other ideas for this site that would maximize its potential for <br />wildlife in the 21° century. Please feel free to call on me. <br />Best Regards, <br />_ -.~~ <br />Larry Rogstad <br />DEPARTMEiJT OF NATURAL. RESOURCES, Gng Welcher, Exac~rtiw Director <br />