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b~ Site J is on anorth-facing slope. This site has thick, small-diameter timber. Some live timber remains. Other vegetation is very spazse. Since the fire, as of fa112005, many of the aspens have sprouted from the roots and are now 3 to 4 feet tall. Growth is thick, particularly near site K. The mountain mahogany has also sprouted from its roots and is recovering in the middle azeas of the slopes. The higher slopes were burned so severely, little growth has resumed. In azeas where new growth is returning, the following scattered plants have been observed: short- stemmed evening primrose, yellow evening primrose, several types of herbaceous cinquefoil, Fremont wild geranium, scazlet gilia, clematis, penstemons, smooth-stem aster, nodding onion, and golden smoke. The golden smoke, penstemons, and white evening primroses aze most prevalent on the disturbed areas. Some raspberries aze reestablishing themselves on the steeper azeas along with some thistle. Some meadow roses are also growing in the lower draws. Group B sites consist of three general areas, all with similar flora and fauna Group B sites are situated on south and southwest facing hillsides and on the flats between the gentle slopes. Before the fire, these areas were predominately open grass with isolated mountain mahogany. A few mature ponderosa pines were scattered throughout the areas along with a few douglas firs near and in the draws. Aspens were also scattered throughout the area, with most being in the draws. Some meadow roses, particularly neaz the draws, and some wax currant are scattered throughout the area. On the hill crests, kinnickinnick is found under the conifers along with some creeping juniper. Diversity of plant species is more limited on these sites due to the nature of the competitive grasses. Some wild geranium, smooth-stemmed asters, goldenrod (near the lower draws), penstemons, Indian paintbrush, and loco weed are scattered throughout the lower and less gravely areas. The decomposing granite is 8 to 10 feet deep throughout these sites. Scattered rock outcrops are the source of isolated crystal cavities. Grass covers most of the areas not canopied by conifers. The grasses have returned to those azeas previously burned. Most of the mountain mahogany are on sites O, P, and the east end of E. That which burned has sprouted new growth. Site E is the largest site and is an open grassy knoll with a few scattered trees. Some scattered aspen and mountain mahogany are near the west end. A few live pines are to the north and are widely scattered. The timber on the east was killed. Most is grassy, gravely slope.