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RESULTS Vegetation The Nelson Restoration site consists of several plant communities, which have been classified as Wet Meadow(approximately 38%of the site), Deep Marsh (approximately 9%of the site), Enhanced Lowland Forest (approximately 14%of the site) and Enhanced Upland Forest (approximately 37%of the site). Figure 2 illustrates the site's designed plant communities, and Table 2 represents the acres planned and observed for each plant community. Table 2.Vegetative communities planned and observed: Plant Community Acres Planned Acres Observed Wet Meadow* 2.14 2.14 Deep Marsh* 0.50 0.50 Enhanced Lowland Forest(wetland portion)* 0.35 0.35 Enhanced Lowland Forest(upland portion) 0.47 0.47 Enhanced Upland Forest 2.07 2.07 Wetland Edge Plantings(road bank ofTonkawa Road) 0.08 0.08 Rain Garden (Wet Meadow) 0.05 0.05 Total Wetland Area 2.98 2.98 Total Upland Area 1 2.68 2.68 Total Area 5.66 5.66 *Vegetation communities used to calculate Total Wetland area. Restored/enhanced plant communities reflected the acres designed, but the geometry of the Deep Marsh was adjusted during construction (Figure 3). This field adjustment consisted of shifting the Deep Marsh slightly west to avoid excavation of the shallower wetland soils at the eastern edge of the existing wetland. The 0.5-acre size of the designed Deep Marsh was maintained. • Wet Meadow-Thirty-two plant species were documented in the Wet Meadow; dominant species included tall manna grass (Glyceria grandis), curlytop knotweed (Persicaria lapathifolia), and purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). In addition to the "plant community" species list and percent coverages, a 10mx10m plot was established in this dominant plant community to provide a more detailed assessment of a representative area (Figure 3). Table 3a presents all plant species documented in the site's Wet Meadow as well as the Wet Meadow plot. • Deep Marsh- Eight plant species were documented in the Deep Marsh;the most dominant species (10%cover)was narrow-leaved cattail (Typha angustifolia) or its hybrid. Table 3b presents all plant species documented in the site's Deep Marsh. • Enhanced Lowland Forest-Thirty-one species were documented in the Enhanced Lowland Forest; dominant species included green ash (Froxinus pennsylvanica), spotted MN Board of Water and Soil Resources Nelson Restoration Site(12-0975)—2015 Monitoring Report 4