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BiQ Game MansQement Action #1 Conduct selective range improvement using fertilization and vegetation manipulation on approximately 400 acres in the vicinity of Wolford Mountain with potential for range improvement. Responsible Agency: BLM Cooperating PartIes/Agencies: CDOW Areas identified for potential improvement are presented in Figure 1. Within these areas or those closely adjacent, specific sites will be selected that have high potential for successful range improve- ments. The specific 400 acres targeted for treatment will be selected by the BLM in cooperation wtth the CDOW. These areas will then be fertilized and undergo vegetative manipulation, if appropriate, in order to increase forage productivity. Prescribed treatments of big game winter range will follow specifications set by the BLM in order to achieve desired mitigation results and will be consistent with current land use practices. Deferment of grazing on treated acreage for a period of two years may be required in order to achieve desired results for big game. This could be accomplished by the placement of temporary electric fences around treated areas, allowing the remainder of the allotment to be used normally. However, due to the remote locations of areas targeted for improvements which will preclude heavy livestock utilization and/or flexibility in land use following certain treatments, such as fertilization only, deferment of grazing may not be necessary. Treatments requiring deferment of grazing will require consultation and cooperation between the CDOW and BLM. In order to maintain the beneficial effects of fertilization and manipulation, fertilizer may need to be reapplied every 7 years and vegetation manipulation every 2S years at costs of $20,000 and $28,000, respectively. These costs are considered long-term maintenance. The actual need for retreatment will be determined by monitoring of the sites by CDOW and BLM as noted in big game management action #4. Estimated costs include the following: . Fertilization of 400 acres @ $SO/acre: - Vegetation manipulation of 400 acres @ S70/acre: - Long-term maintenance - Total estimated cost: $20.000 $28,000 $196.000 $244.000 BI~ Game Mana~ement Action #2 Conduct selective range improvement using fertilization on 400 acres in the vicinity of UttJe Wolford Mountain, with potential for range improvement. Responsible Agency: BLM Cooperating Parties/Agencies: CDOW Areas identified for potential improvement are presented in Figure 1. Treatment descriptions are the same as described for big game management action #1 with the exception that this area will receive fertilizer treatment only. In order to maintain the beneficial effects of fertilization and manipulation, fertilizer may need to be reapplied every 7 years at a cost of $20,000 per application. This cost is considered long-term maintenance. The actual need for retreatment will be determined by monitoring of the sites by CDOW and BLM as noted in big game management action #4. 26