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� <br /> Ms. Cunningham <br /> January 24, 1990 <br /> Page Two <br /> 5. S:ructural complexity of tb� wetland should <br /> imgrove with the addition of wildlife habitat <br /> features such as downed logs. <br /> 6. The aesthetic value of the landscape should <br /> increase. <br /> 7. An understanding of the functions and importance <br /> of wetlands should be promoted through an � <br /> , interpretive display or signs." <br /> I found the site planted with the correct species, quantity <br /> and location. While only two growing seasons have passed <br /> since the wetland was created, it appears that the desired <br /> plant communities are developing as anticipated. <br /> As shown conceptually on the original wetland enhancement <br /> planting plan (1987b) , four check dams have been installed <br /> sequentially along the streatt. corridor leading from the <br /> storm drainage culvert co the wetland. All were functioning <br /> to slow the velocity of the incoming stormwater and were not <br /> experiencing excessive bank erosion or dam dEterioration at <br /> this time. The bank area disturbed during construction is <br /> becoming re-established from the surrounding plant <br /> environment. <br /> The garbage and debris in the buffer area has been removed <br /> and the plants installed per our May 19, 1989 planting plan. <br /> At our direction, some existing logs have been allowed to <br /> remain, adding desired structural complexity to the wildlife <br /> habitat as well as increasing the bufrer density. As air <br /> temperatures preclude hydroseeding at this time of year, the <br /> area should be seeded in sprinq in conjunction with the <br /> landscaping of the adjacent site if necessary. <br /> An interpretive sign can be an effective way to educate the <br /> public of the importance and function of natural resources. <br /> This feature was given as an original goal and objective. <br /> However, due to the amount of garbage and debris pulled from <br /> this site and the characteristic of the surrounding <br /> landuses, vandalism of an interpretive display is a concern. <br /> Under these circumstances, unless there is some type of <br /> control over the site, an interpretive sign may be . <br /> susceptible to van3alism and may not be appropriate for this i <br /> site. <br />