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The following shrub and tree planting lists include a selection of trees and shrubs for specific <br />planting areas or sites. The planted species will provide a basis. for the eventual <br />• reestablishment of woody plant communities, restore habitat, and enhance plant community <br />diversity, pattern, and structure. The plantings are.~not intended to restore woody 'plant <br />communities on a large scale basis in the mine affected areas. However, the species selected <br />' for the various planting areas (Table 22-7, Shrub and Tree Planting Lists 1-61 are native.to the <br />area or region and will be able ~to spread ~ and colonize new areas. over time. Many of the <br />plantings will be made in the larger open blocks of the reclaimed area to promote the potential <br />for woody plant development and mitigate wildlife habitat loss. ~ Development of wildlife <br />corridors was also a consideration in these planting locations. Other plantings were located to <br />specifically mitigate more critical habitat such as along Dry Creek, or enhance.existing habitat <br />around the permanent ponds. Exhibit 22-1 and 22-1A illustrates the approximate locations of <br />these woody planting areas, while the planting lists represent the species to be used in the <br />various planting locations. <br />Natural regeneration of shrubs, particularly big sagebrush and mountain snowberry,, has played <br />an important role in woody plant reestablishment at the Senecall Mine to the east. Natural <br />regeneration is also anticipated at the Seneca II-W and II-W South Extension areas. <br />• Complimenting natural regeneration will be the inclusion of shrub seed in the seed .mixes and <br />the establishment of concentrated shrub. seeding areas where competing herbaceous <br />vegetation will be controlled. The close proximity of undisturbed native vegetation, some of <br />which may occur within the mine affected area, will also enhance woody plant mitigation <br />efforts (compare Exhibits 10-1 and 22-11. <br />Planting List 1 is to be used in upland areas with northerly aspects and potentially more mesic <br />site conditions. These planting areas are annotated on Exhibits 22-1 and 22-1 A. The listed <br />species are to be planted in a mixed pattern within the areas. <br />Planting List 2 is designed for upland areas with more southerly aspects or tending towards <br />drier moisture conditions. ,Planting areas where List 2 species are to be used are also <br />identified on Exhibits 22-1 and 22-1 A. Species will be planted~in a mixed pattern. <br />Planting List 3 is specified for aspen replanting areas. These areas 'are also shown on Exhibits <br />22-1. and 22-1 A. The planting areas are located in areas where aspen stands generally, <br />occurred prior to mining. North facing slopes, drainages and other areas that have the <br />• potential for a more mesic moisture regime have been selected as potential planting sites. <br />23 ~ ~ Revised 1/99 <br />