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EXHIBIT J (Cont'd) <br />Because of this interesting relationship between the water <br />table and these species, they are all grouped into one commun- <br />ity. Using other criteria, the community could probably be <br />divided into at least three other communities. But, as is <br />explained in the reclamation recommendations, the grouped <br />definition is most workable in indicating expected successional <br />relationships during revegetation. <br />Cover in this community is usually in excess of 80 percent <br />and commonly is 100 percent or more. Only areas of open water <br />too deep for Cattails have a cover of less than 80 percent. <br />According to the SCS survey, the soils of this community <br />are not distinguished from surrounding soils. They obviously <br />are quite different. On this site the SCS survey indicates <br />it is part of the Wann sandy loam. However, on-site studies <br />indicate it is probably more closely related to the Halaquepts <br />as some evidence of gleization was seen in some small areas. <br />It is important to note that the Phragmites and Typha por- <br />tions of this community are both excellent wildlife habitat <br />for birds. Birds that commonly would be found using the area <br />would be Blackbirds, Marsh Wrens and various other songbirds. <br />Other birds would include members of the Rallidae and the <br />Anatidae. Therefore, the likelihood that this community <br />will invade the lake shores quickly and strongly is important <br />to the eventual ability of the site to support a diverse wild- <br />life community. <br />C. Marginal bottomland forest - Although there is no <br />-39- <br />