on the site. Revegetation in these cases would only occur on the area above 

 the h i gh f I ow I eve I s. 



Abandoned structures in most cases further detract from the already af- 

 fected scenic quality of a floodplain. Where the site is hidden from view 

 except from the air abandoned structures would not alter the overall impact. 

 However, in places characterized by tundra and low riparian vegetation, 

 these abandoned structures can attract attention to the floodplain site. 



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