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The presence of smal], perched aquifers is evidenced by the <br />isolated springs, found on the northerly dipping south flank of the <br />syncline. <br />Vegetative Cover <br />Two major types of vegetation are found in the proposed <br />exploration area. Mountain shrub, including Utah serviceberry, western <br />serviceberry and gambel oak covers the majority of the area. Covering <br />higher elevations, along the north facing slopes are aspen forests. <br />~Vo threatened or endangered species of plants are known to exist <br />in the area. <br />Soils <br />The soils characteristics of the area generally include two types <br />which are more or less associated with the two area's predominant types of <br />vegetation, mountain shrub and aspen forests. The soil types are Argic <br />CryoboroTls and Cryic Paleoborolls, both described as loamy, nearly level <br />to moderately steep primarily occupying mountain sides and ridges. The <br />soils are moderately deep (20 to 60 inches to bedrock), neutral to mildly <br />alkaline in the surface layers, and well drained. <br />Wildlife <br />Game animals found within the area include deer, elk and blue <br />grouse. Deer and elk use the area during the summer months. The area has <br />not been classified as critical winter range. The higher elevations in the <br />southern portion contain year-round blue grouse habitat. In addition to <br />deer and elk, other common mammals include coyote, badger, fox, bobcat, <br />porcupine and rabbit. Other common birds include many species of <br />scavengers, songbirds, raptors and migratory waterfowl. <br />-7- <br />