Koford 180 CynomyS ludovicanOS July 14, 1955 Wind Cave M.P., S. Dakota Les Albe remarks that Bromus japonicus & Agropyron smithii on dog towns was many stemmed + spreading, rather typical of the plants. Ag. sm. has about finished growth for season. // We put in a line transect through area X, fartherst 50' inside aspect of Wada A, going into their brane on each end of 160 ft. line. This will give info on former state Bromus if C.L. spread. Line along contour, about 6% slope to SE. Little grass, much bare ground, a little litter in center; more litter + grass toward Bromus. // Bria Flate town visited with Les. Seedstalker of Canopy, Bija, deco cut. Begin poor shape, all rather dry compare to Shirttail. On 5/6 soil dition ratings, best of bottom near older part town (200-300, N. of dam) would rate close to 60% (= low good), most only 45% (high fair). Asm is increasing, not counted above certain amt. In bottom Plantago spiculosa cut or pulled out at base, as if root eaten. Up to 5/sq. ft. on ground. Old mounds with -10' - but only about 1½' high. Stiff goldenrod absent. Sedge, green early in season, might then be used by C.L. False deer ant. It's about 20% of annual forage production. Art. graph. & corn high protein fall to grasses high protein when production low. Liatris punctata has large root; C.L. might eat. In drew where Ag. sm 18-24" high, rather not there, much cut by C.L. Bromus - much with seeds missing as if eaten, especially close to burn areas (10' out). On whole, forage production about 50% (of capability ati), a "low good". (mounds) // Nolbeck Dam town. Burn areas near road marked by dried up brown weed (= Amaranthus gracilis), conspicuous in surrounding green at distance. Few stops within 100 yds. behind (W. of) sign (display) on flattar ground (snow lay longer? or lock