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<br />~ks and Gesso, LLC <br />EXHIBIT J -VEGETATION INFORMATION <br />Overview <br />Current and historic agricultural activities in the proposed mining area consist entirely of <br />irrigated crops. The 82-acre site has been planted primarily in hay, corn, or used as <br />pasture. <br />A preliminary site investigation performed by Savage and Savage, Inc., in January, <br />2001, indicated that there may be areas on the subject site for which there is a possibility <br />that critical habitat exists for the threatened Ute Ladies-tresses Orchid. A pedestrian <br />survey will be performed by Savage and Savage during the blooming season for the <br />Orchid, between July 20 and August 31 of this year, in order to determine if such habitat <br />exists. No mining will occur until this survey is completed. No other significant stands of <br />vegetation have been identified on the site. <br />Vegetation on the proposed permit site is distinguishable by proximity to water features <br />and areas of cultural disturbance. Some trees, for example„ were planted to serve as <br />windbreaks near structures on the northern portion of the site. Most of the site is <br />degraded pastureland and provides sparse cover. Limited areas of the site have been <br />subject to frequent flooding and overspilling from irrigation ditches, leading to the <br />presence of sedges and other wet meadow species. <br />Lohmann Sand and Gravel Mine.DMG.112 20055 <br />L.G. Everisl, Inc March 2001 <br />21 <br />