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EXHIBIT H WILDLIFE INFORMATION <br /> The majority of the Trout Valley Ranch site has been disturbed for almost 100 years,with mining <br /> activity taking place in the early 20''century. The property has been the site of a fishing club in <br /> more recent years,but mining activity has also been taking place on the adjacent property to the <br /> north and south. The primary potential wildlife impact for the Trout Valley Ranch site will continue <br /> to be the disruption of habitat caused by the original dredge mining. <br /> 1. Significant Wildlife Resources on the Affected Lands <br /> The mine site and the surrounding country side is habitat for elk, deer, and pronghorn.. Cattle <br /> fencing on the property has limited access to the property for this wildlife, and will continue in the <br /> future. <br /> 2. Significant Non-Came Resources on the Affected Lands <br /> Gunnison prairie dog, squirrel, otter and other small animals are found in the vicinity, with no <br /> documented occurrence on the dredge pile resource. <br /> 3. Seasonal Use of Affected Lands <br /> The winter range of deer and elk is documented around the project area. <br /> 4. Presence and Estimated Population of Threatened or Endangered Species <br /> No threatened or endangered species are in, or use the project area according to CPW data. <br /> 5. Fish Resources <br /> Trout, chub, and other fish can be found in the Platte River,but no fish resources will be affected <br /> by the mining operation. Fish habitat exists within the property to be mined,but this is a managed <br /> resource and is dependent on private stocking, culling, and other human intervention. Fishing areas <br /> are maintained at the discretion of the Operator,both inside and outside the affected area. Sediment <br /> will be contained on site. <br /> Trout Valley Ranch November 2016 H-1 � Greg `""ki and Associates,MIA' <br />