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drainageway that flows southeast. A swale was also observed to lead from the adjacent church property <br /> onto the site. <br /> Plant communities observed on the site include: <br /> o Old Field-The site's old field contains a mixture of agronomic grasses and weeds,including <br /> smooth brome,Kentucky bluegrass,Canada goldenrod,thistles,and reed canary grass. Red cedar <br /> trees exist on the old field's higher ground,while a dense growth of invasive common buckthorn <br /> exists in the lower ground. This is not considered a native plant community. <br /> e Deciduous Forest-This f�rest,primarily located in the central portion of the site,was dominated <br /> by relatively young volunteer trees(boxelder,American elm,and green ash),with scattered <br /> mature trees. The shrub layer was dominated by a dense stand of invasive common buckthom, <br /> and the groundlayer appeared quite sparse. An area of disturbed soil was observed in the forested <br /> portion of the site,south of the church. This forest is considered an altered native forest,and <br /> would receive a natural community ranking of poor. <br /> � Non-native Dominated Wetland-A portion of a flow-through wetland was observed on the <br /> southwest corner of the site. Tlus wetland was dominated by invasive reed canary grass; <br /> however,narrow-leaved cattail and giant reed grass were also observed in patches. A row of <br /> mature black willow trees and some cottonwood trees were observed on the western edge of the <br /> wetland. A channel was observed to meander through the open wetland(just off site�and flow <br /> into the forest to the east. This wetland is not considered a native plant community. <br /> Pret[eninary Consee°vation I)esign itecommendations <br /> On November 15,2005,AES met with BohLand Development and reviewed the proposed development <br /> plan for the Glendale Cove site(dated 10-10-OS). We understand there is little flexibility in the general <br /> layout of the new road and residential lots;therefore,our recommendatioras are made in the context of that <br /> design. <br /> In general,the site°s natural resources have been degraded due to past land uses. However,opportunities <br /> exist to increase the aesthetic and conservation values associated with this development. 'These <br /> opportunities and associated recommendations are provided below. <br /> Forest Preservation-tiVhile the quality of the on-site forest is not high,it still has value as wooded <br /> " habitat,which is relatively sparse in the area. Based on the site plan,so�sae forest areas will be preserved. <br /> � Recommendations for additional forest preserva.tion include: <br /> a MinIlrnize site grading by working with existing site contours to t�ae extent possible. T'his may <br /> entail designating look-out homes rather than walk-out homes(which typically require additional <br /> grading)or custom grading of lots,rather than lot-wide grading. <br /> � Provide opport�nities for stormwater inf'iltration(roof runoff,driveway runoff,etc.)ta reduce the <br /> size of stormwater ponds(which may enable conservation of additional forest areas). <br /> �� For�st Enhancement and Expansion-Due t�the poor quality�f the existing forest,there are opportunitaes <br /> . to improve the ec�logical health of preserved forest areas and enhance its aesthetics for site residents and <br /> .� the surro�nding coYnmua�ity. �ur recornmendations for fogest�ntaancement irbcluc�e; <br /> �3 o Remove all non-native woody vegetation(e.g.,mostly common buckthorn and some Tartarian <br /> .�, <br /> l�oneysu�ckle). This should be done in a manner sensitive to the forest(e.g., use hand tools rather <br /> than mechanized equiprnent;perform cutting during f�ozen conditions to prote�t site soiYs; do any <br /> fml���h�-up f�l'aa�sp�ay i�a max�Nx thaY.p�otects native s�1_a�is, etc.). <br /> � I'.emove all non-native or isbvasive herbaceous vegPtation{e.g.,reed canary grass,garlic mustard} <br /> 450928:111$Q_5 ����r Glendale Cove <br />