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hardpan is at a depth of about 35 inches. Permeability of this soil is moderately rapid
<br />above the hardpan and very sir-v through it. Available water capacity is low.
<br />2.5 DESCRIPTION OF VEGETATION
<br />The canopy of the slope area is dominated by big -leaf maple (Ater macrophyllum,
<br />FacU), red alder (Alms rubra, Fac) off -site to the west and sporatic Western red
<br />cedar (Thuja plicato, Fac). The shrub layer is composed primarily of Himalayan
<br />blackberry (Rubus ormenlacus, FacU), salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis, Fac+), with
<br />lady fem (Athyrium filix-femina, Fac).
<br />No rare plants or rare plant communities are known to occur on this site or on
<br />adjacent properties.
<br />2.6 DESCRIPTION OF FAUNA USING THE SITE
<br />Many wildlife species are expected to use the subject property, because the site
<br />contains habitat for avian, mammal, and amphibian species. The stream and
<br />associated edges provide movement corridors, which become increasingly important
<br />as areas become more developed. Riparian areas often contain resources such as
<br />food, water, thermal cover, and hiding cover in close proximity, which wildlife
<br />species need to thrive. The following are other typical avian species that may utilize
<br />this habitat: American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), American robin (Turdus
<br />migratorius), bewick's wren (Thryomanes bewickii), black -capped chickadee (Poecile
<br />atricapillus), bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus), house finch (Corpodocus mexicanus),
<br />rufous -sided towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus), song sparrow (Melospiza melodia),
<br />steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri), common raven (Corvus corax), dark -eyed junco
<br />(Junco hyemalis), northern flicker (Coloptes ouratus), and winter wren (Troglodytes
<br />troglodytes). Mammalian species that may utilize this site include species that easily
<br />adapt to suburban environments such as bats (Myotis spp.), black -tailed deer
<br />(Odocoileus hemionus columbianus), coyotes (Canis latrans), deer mice (Peromyscus
<br />maniculatus), eastern cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus floridanus), moles (Scapanus
<br />spp.), mountain beavers (Aplodontio rufa), raccoons (Procyon lotor), shrews (Sorex
<br />spp.), skunks (Mephitis spp.), squirrels (Tamiasciurus douglasii), and Virginia
<br />opossums (Didelphis virginiana). No egg masses, juveniles, or adult amphibians were
<br />observed during the site investigation. These lists are not intended to be all-inclusive,
<br />and may omit some bird, mammal, or amphibian species that utilize the site.
<br />No threatened or endangered species are associated with this site.
<br />3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT
<br />In, or prior to early summer 2009, clearing resulted in impacts to approximately 38
<br />trees located on Geologically Hazardous Areas. In addition, approximately 6,333 sq.
<br />ft. of steep slope was impacted by the slide activity. No development is proposed on
<br />the subject property at this time. To restore the on -site functions and values to their
<br />pre-existing condition, a restoration plan is proposed. Restoration will involve
<br />Wetland Resources, Inc. 3 Anderson SFR - Restoration Plan
<br />Will # 09126
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