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Sector Delta Montrose Ouray Finance & Real 9 percent 8 percent 6 percent Estate Services 19 percent 22 percent 23 percent Government 16 percent 16 percent 12 percent Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis Coal. Coal production is very important in Delta and Gunnison Counties. Studies by BLM and the USGS indicate that the study area has no potential for the discovery of minable coal. Oil and Gas. Most oil and gas wells drilled in and near the study area have been dry. However, two oil and gas leases are located within the study area and most of the remainder of the area is open to leasing. Other Minerals. Studies by BLM and USGS indicate no mineral values except for gypsum along the west rim of the gorge. The lands that constitute the Gunnison Gorge Recreation Lands Area (GGRLA), (Ref. Figure 3) contain approximately 210 claims, primarily placer gold. Approximately 22 of these claims are within the area presented in Alternatives 1 and 2 of this study. Along the rim and mesa tops there is potential for bentonite, dimension stone, and borrow material. Small sales for bentonite, fill material, and moss rock have been made in the past. Total annual sales for all these minerals are usually under $5,000 for all Federal lands within the Gunnison Gorge Recreation Lands Area. Estimates are that less than 10 percent ($500.00) would be attributed to NPS Alternatives 1 and 2. Agriculture. Uvestock and crop production is the principal agricultural activity in both Montrose and Delta counties. The primary crop is hay in both counties. Fruit (apples, peaches, cherries, pears) is an important crop in the North Fork area of Delta County. With the exception of 5,676 acres in the inner gorge, the entire GGRA is used for livestock grazing. A total of 6,413 AUMs are distributed among the 9 allotments associated with Alternatives 1 and 2. Alternative 1, which would have the greatest impact on grazing, would constitute a reduction of approximately 522 AUMs. At a value of $30 per AUM, Alternative 1 represent~ a total value to the ranchers of $15,660 and $13,980 for Alternative 2. At the current charge of $1.86 each, these generate an annual Federal revenue of $973.00 for Alternative 1 and $869.00 for Alternative 2. Woodland Harvesting. Forest production is fairly low throughout the region. Alternative 1 is the only alternative which affects this resource. The alternative would eliminate approximately 170 acres from harvest. On a pro-rated basis, this would represent an average annual sale of less than $150.00. Average annual sales from this tract are 69