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• is good for cattle and sheep. Energy retention is fair and protein poor. <br />This introduced species is a valuable revegetation tool when planted in low percentages <br />and a less aggressive variety is chosen for use. It ie capable of contributing desirable food end <br />cover for wildlife and excellent forage for domestic livestock. Excellent erosion control can be <br />obtained using this grass. The species is currently widespread in Routt County and Colorado <br />and is compatible with the flora and fauna of the region. This plant is not poisonous or noxious. <br />SPIKE MUHLY: MUHLENBERGIA WRIGHTII VASEY <br />Spike Muhly is anon-weedy, native perennial tufted bunch grass preferring dry sites <br />between 5,000 and 9,600 feek It is neither poisonous nor weedy. Reproduction is accomplished <br />sexually. Growth of this species on sandy loam, loam end clay loam is good. Gentle to moder- <br />ate slopes are more conducive to growth than steep ones. Erosion control potential is medium. <br />Establishment requirements are low to medium. Short and long term revegetation potentials <br />are low. Potential biomass production is low. Fair cover is produced for game birds, small <br />non-game birds and small mammals. Food value is fair for these three classes of wildlife <br />also. <br />• STREAMBANK WHEATGRASS: AGROPYRON RIPARIUM SCRIBN. & SMITH <br />Streambank wheatgrass ie a native perennial preferring moist sites and ranges in ele- <br />vation from 5,400 to 9,500 feet. It reproduces sexually and vegetatively with rhizomes. This <br />plant isn't weedy or poisonous. Growth on sandy loam, loam and clay loam is good. It is <br />healthiest on gentle slopes and fares poorly on steep ones. Streambank wheatgrase has high <br />erosion control potential due to its rhizomatous nature. Medium establishment requirements <br />render the short term revegetation potentials of this grass as medium. However, long term <br />revegetation potential is high. Biomass production is rated medium. Game birds, small non- <br />game birds and small mammals find fair cover in this grass. Food value for all five classes of <br />wildlife is fair. Forage palatability for cattle is good and sheep fair. Energy value is fair and <br />protein poor. <br />• <br />4.4-B-12 <br />