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EXHIBIT H - Wildlife Information <br />Notice will be given to the local wildlife conservation officer concerning the proposed <br />112 gravel pit. No significant impacts to local wildlife species or wildlife habitats are <br />anticipated because of the existence of this pit. <br />Common species, which occur in northeast Colorado, could include bird species of <br />Cassin's sparrow, chestnut collared longspur, lark bunting, horned lark, mourning doves, <br />western meadowlark, ferruginous and Swainsan's hawks, and pheasants. Small <br />mammals that might be found include cottontail, white - tailed and black - tailed jackrabbit, <br />badger, pronghorn antelope, coyote, swift fox, plains pocket gopher, long- tailed weasel, <br />and several species of mice. Reptiles might include the western rattlesnake, race snake, <br />western box turtle, and six -lined racerunner. Other animals and birds common to Kit <br />Carson County could also be found at the site from time to time. <br />Use of the area by wildlife is minimal. Some of the area has already been used for <br />construction materials extraction in the past. The balance has been rangeland for many <br />years. Human activities and noise levels will not increase above what has occurred in the <br />past. Temporary and permanent losses to food and habitat are not expected to be <br />significant, as the area currently has limited potential for wildlife food and habitat. <br />Based on several visits to the site, no significant wildlife was observed. No known <br />endangered species exist in the affected area. <br />