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2.04.11 - FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES INFORMATION FISH AND WILDLIFE PLAN Seasonal Use of Potentially Occurring Wildlife Species With the exception of migratory birds and bats, the wildlife species encountered during the pre-mine site inspection or that potentially occur on-site are expected to be year-round residents or users of the site. Carnivore and ungulate species are not restricted to this site and tend to have relatively large home ranges (up to several square miles). The majority of rodent and insectivore species can be expected to reside on-site throughout the year, though many may hibernate during the cold months. Avian species may be year-round, temporary migrants, or summer residents of the site. Year-round residents would include raptors, gallinaceous birds, doves, owls, and woodpeckers. The majority of passerines would use the site during the spring, summer, and fall for breeding, feeding or resting during migration. Amphibian and reptile species of the site are year-round residents. Minimization of Disturbances and Adverse Impacts to Fish and Wildlife Noise and air emissions during mining may cause a temporary disturbance to wildlife within the area of active surface facilities during operations. Some wildlife species may be temporarily displaced within areas of surface operations. Common wildlife species such as raccoons, coyotes, deer, passerine birds, and raptors will continue to use the mine site and adjacent areas during mining operations and the site itself. Bird species will use the periphery of the site and the site itself opportunistically, if prey or food species are present. Wildlife species have been observed within and adjacent to the active operations and have become adjusted to the operations. In some cases, wildlife (such as deer, small mammals, and birds) are less prone to predation within the active surface operations. GCC designed and developed the King II Mine surface facilities to minimize the footprint of disturbance. Further, GCC retained native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous vegetation within the surface facilities to minimize habitat fragmentation and disruption to wildlife utilizing the area. Post-construction, GCC reseeded surface facilities boundary areas, sediment control system areas, and topsoil stockpile areas to promote stabilization, sediment control, and habitat development. National King Coal, LLC King I Mine Section 2.04.11 Page 1 July 14, 2015 (TR-24 AR#1)