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Conifer
/Oak Woodland:
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| Much of the site is forested, with a
mixture of Ponderosa Pine, Incense Cedar and Black Oak
woodlands providing a rich environment for wildlife and
foothill homesites alike. |
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Riparian
Vegetation:
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| On the slopes above Slate Creek, several
intermittent drainages support wet montane meadows and
riparian forests which are of great value to wildlife habitat
and water quality downstream. |
|
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NID
Canal:
|
| The Nevada Irrigation District’s
historic Rough and Ready ditch flows through the property,
supplying ample water to the project as well as providing
hiking trails and wildlife habitat. |
|
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Views:
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| The north facing slopes of the site,
steepest in a band at the center of the property, offer
spectacular views of the Slate Creek drainage and mountains
beyond. |
|
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Wild
Flowers:
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| The shallow volcanic soils that underlay
this large meadow area provide a unique environment for
breathtaking and locally renown spring wildflower displays. |
|
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Grass
Valley's Western Gateway:
|
| The intersection of Ridge Road, Rough
and Ready Highway, West Main Street and Adams Lane forms
the western gateway into the City of Grass Valley. |
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