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<br />II. CRITERION 2 - Possible Impacts of a Wilderness Designation on Other <br />Resources. <br /> <br />A. Range <br /> <br />An existing fence within the area is now maintained with the use of <br />vehicles. Wilderness designation would require maintenance be done without <br />motorized vehicles. A small section of pasture fence proposed on the north line <br />of SE1/4sEl/4, Sec. 33, T. 27 s., R. 73 W., would probably not be constructed if <br />this WSA is designated. <br /> <br />B. Forestry <br /> <br />The small amount of merchantable timber in this WSA was withdrawn from <br />timber harvest due to steep, rocky terrain. There is a substantial stand of <br />pinon and juniper that could be developed into a firewood area at a volume of <br />7 cords /acre. <br /> <br />C. Wildlife <br /> <br />This area is considered critical winter range for deer and elk. It <br />also provides yearlong habitat for both black bear and mountain lion. <br />Wilderness designation would preclude small clearings and thinnings proposed to <br />stimulate the growth of browse, forb, and grass species for big game. <br /> <br />D. Wildlife (Aquatic) <br /> <br />No impact. <br /> <br />E. Hydrology <br /> <br />No impact. <br /> <br />F. Soils <br /> <br />No impact. <br /> <br />G. Recreation/Visual <br /> <br />Wilderness designation would not affect present recreation <br />opportunities. Publicity of designation would not attract any appreciable <br />numbers of recreationists to the site as there are a number of areas nearby with <br />better capability to attract and sustain dispersed recreation use. <br /> <br />This area provides a scenic interface between the Sangre de <br />Mountains and Colorado State Routes 150 and 17 and U.S. Highway 285. <br />II VRM area would benefit from wilderness designation because surface <br />activities would not be permitted. <br /> <br />Cristo <br />This Class <br />disturbing <br /> <br />(. r ?...( 4 9 <br />... ...J..... <br /> <br />A-34 <br />