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ALTERNATIVE 1 NPS 2 NPS 3 BlM . OPTION A (GGSRMA) OPTION B (GGNCA) WilDLIFE MANAGEMENT Management emphasis on minimizing human impacts on wildlife population dynamics. Appropriate treatments are ta.ken to mitigate adverse effects of human activity on native wildlife species. Same as Alternative 1. Selective modifications of vegetation and topography to increase population and/or promote welfare of selected species. (Bighorn Sheep at Smith Fork Canyon). WIldlife habitat improvements would be required to be compatible with protection of wilderness values. Bighorn Sheep, deer and elk winter range managed in cooperation with Colorado Division of WIldlife. Same as Alternative 3, Option A. MANAGEMENT DIFFERENCES PAtEO/ ARCHEOlOGICAL RESOURCES Pending planning decisions, all cultural resources will be protected In their existing conditions. Paleontologic resources will be protected for pUblic enjoyment, interpretation and scientifIC research. Research by the academic community will be encouraged and facilitated under the terms of a research permit. Same as Alternative 1. ArCheology - protected collecting by academic community allowed under permit. Paleo-large scale collecting allowed only. under BlM authorized permit for scientific purposes. WIthin WSA, study or management would not normally entail excavation, stabilization or interpretation. Same as Alternative 3, Option A. PUBLIC ACCESS NPS encourages recreational use of park land and works toward acquiring publiC access where private lands prevent same through easements and land acquisition. NPS also develops trailheads and primitive trails. Vehicular access is normally restricted to perimeter of area. River access (motorized and non-motorized craft) depend on character of past use and protection of resource. In wilderness areas or areas with wilderness potential, roads will not be built or retained. Temporary vehicular access may be permitted only to meet minimum requirements of emergency situation. Same as Alternative 1. BlM encourages recreational use of park land and works toward acquiring public access where private lands prevent same through easements and land acquisition. Agency proposes acquiring some private lands blocking access. Vehicles restricted to perimeter of wilderness stUdy area. River access by non-motorized craft above Smith Fork. Motorized and non-motorized below Smith Fork. Vehicle use in general eliminated from wilderness area. Some use permitted associate with valid existing rights, grazing, fire suppression. BlM also develops trailheads and primitive trails. Same as Alternative 3, Option A. VISITOR SERVICES .... Information, interpretation and visitor assistance services available on-site 7 days/week at existing facility adjacent to resource. Scheduled services provided during peak seasons throl!9h. ranger:9uided walks and campfire programs, Publications available throughout the year. Special programs available on request. Same as Alternative 1. Existing BlM management provides information and personnel seven days a week in the summer. Services are provided in the summer by volunteers stationed in two temporary locations within the lower gorge. Same as Alternative 3. Option A, with increa~s in staffing and visitor facilities.