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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 <br />characteristics on reclaimed mining areas. While reinvasion and natural, regeneration of shrubs <br />will greatly aid in returning shrubs on the reclaimed <br />J <br />• <br />44a ~ ~ flevised 1 /99 <br />