is not adapted for use. Smooth cordgrass is well adapted for use in 
both the middle and lower zones. Big cordgrass is not adapted for use. 
Gulf cordgrass is well adapted for use in the upper zone, Saltcedar 
does not appear to be adapted for use along East Bay. Valuable species 
for use in the upper zone are gulf cordgrass, giant reed, and smooth 
cordgrass. In the middle zone a combination planting of smooth cordgrass, 
black mangrove, and saltgrass should provide both long and short term 
protection and stabilization. In the lower zone a combination planting 
of smooth cordgrass and black mangrove should reduce shoreline erosion. 
Mechanical sloping was not successful. Within 7 months most of 
the 100-foot-sloped area had eroded to a cutbank. Studies of smooth 
cordgrass seed indicated that germination occurred following either a 
cold and wet or a cold and dry treatment. A recently constructed 
temporary wave-stilling device successfully prevented washout of 
transplants. 
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