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:ovations in the study area range from 6,960 ft (2,117 m) in the extreme north to 7,960 <br />it (2,421 m) in the extreme southwest earner. The area is one of high relief; steep slopes <br />and ridges are separated by alluvial valley floors. <br />FLORA AND FAUNA <br />Vegetation varies according to both elevation and aspect. The undisturbed alluvial floors <br />and the relatively level areas on ridges are dominated by the big sagebrush community. <br />Ln the disturbed areas, such as Sage Creek, silver sagebrush has replaced the big sage, <br />and invader species (e ;., thistle, nettle, mullein) are abundant. <br />On the steep slopes and on sloping ridge tops, ascrub/gamble gale community flourishes. <br />This community, along with interspersed stands of chokecherry, mountain mahogany, and <br />snov,~berry, makes a virtually impenetrable mass of flora, which supports a plethora of <br />animal life. Flora and fauna observed by WCRM surveyors in the project area are listed <br />below. <br /> Table 1. Flora Present Tn Project Area <br />Amaranth Sagebrush <br />Black chokecherry Big sage <br />Buckbrush Bigelow sage <br />Cockleburr Black sage <br />Common chokecherry Bub sage <br />Grosses Fringe sage <br />blue grass Low sage <br />bromes Mountain sage <br />needlegrass Subalpine sage <br />Indian paintbrush Scrub/Gambel's oak <br />Lamb's quarters Snowberries <br />Little leaf mahogany Longflower <br />Mountain mahogany Mountain <br />Rlullein Roundleaf <br />Quaking aspen Strawberry <br />Little Leaf mahogany True mountain mahogany <br /> 1Vestern yarrow <br />L J <br />s <br />