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Woody Cover Types: Shrubland
Shrubland cover types native to Staten Island occur both in early successional communities and as relatively stable habitats. If analogous communities could be established on the Landfill, they would be very economical to maintain and would have very high habitat and scenic value. The species that typify these communities are also characterized by a very dense network of shallow roots and provide excellent stabilization on the droughty sandy soils similar to those found on the Landfill (see Exhibits 26 & 27). It is possible that these communities would present no greater threat to the impermeability of the Landfill cap than cool-season grasses, although test plots are required for verification before proceeding with extensive planting. Modifications to planting specifications, such as additional soil depth, will also be evaluated with regard to protecting the Landfill cap impermeability. 5.5.1
Recommended Species: Shrublands More Xeric Shrublands Comptonia peregrina* Myrica pensylvanica* Prunus maritima Rhus copallina Quercus ilicifolia *
Sweet fern Bayberry Beach plum Shining sumac Scrub oak
Xeric Shrublands Amelanchier canadensis Gaylussacia baccata* Juniperus virginiana Prunus pensylvanica Rhus glabra
Shadblow Black huckleberry Red cedar Pin cherry Smooth sumac
Mesic Shrublands Aronia arbutifolia Baccharis halimifolia Cephalanthus occidentalis Comus amomum Ilex opaca Iva frutescens Lindera benzoin Lyonia ligustrina Lyonia mariana
Chokeberry Groundsel bush Buttonbush Silky dogwood American holly Marsh elder Spicebush Maleberry Staggerbush
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