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~` ~~ <br />Inventory & Evaluation - Bear River Sand & Gravel, Area ~2 5-77 <br />. Forbs(cont.) Cinquefoil (Potentilla gracilis) <br />Herbaceous sage (Artemisie indoviciana) <br />Houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinale) <br />Burdock (Articum minu~ <br />Bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare) <br />Yellow evening primrose Oenothera~- <br />Other plants may be present, but were not evident at the time the <br />survey was made. <br />Generally, the soils occurring on the two areas are suitable for topsoil, <br />but the variation in depth may limit successful removal and replacement. <br />It appears that a portion of Area 1 will be excavated so as to enlarge <br />an existing pond. Sideslopes of embankments should be at least 3:1 to <br />assist in grass establishment. <br />Grass species selected for reseeding area #2 should be able to withstand <br />droughty conditions. The western wheatgrass now growing there would be <br />• a good species to use. For the topsoil to have arty beneficial effect, <br />it should be replaced evenly to at least a ]2 inch depth. <br />• <br />