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Exhibit H Peters 313 Site Wildlife Information The Division of Wildlife was contacted on October 20, 2015. Their comments and recommendations are included. Significant wildlife resources: This area serves as nesting ground for various species of migratory ground nesting birds in the spring and early summer months. Initial ground breaking in the area will commence at a time when nesting is not occurring(before April if possible). If the initial ground breaking should be projected to start near these times,the division of wildlife is able to complete a nest survey of the area to make sure no nests will be disturbed. Wildlife Species in the Area: Pronghorn Antelope Horned Larks Golden Eagle Mountain Plovers Endangered/Critical Species: None Critical Habitats impacted: None Weed Control: Noxious weeds on the site will be controlled by Weld County. Noxious weeds are Canada thistle,field bindweed, Dalmatian toadflax and diffuse knapweed. i. Canada thistle will be sprayed with Milestone at 7 oz/ac or Tordon 22K at 32 oz/ac when the plant is 6 to 10 inches tall up to the bud stage and/or in the fall as needed. ii. Field bindweed will be sprayed with Perspective at 5 oz/ac or Tordon 22K and 2,41) each at 32 oz/ac when the plant is in the flower stage and/or in the fall as needed. iii. Dalmatian toadflax will be sprayed with Tordon at 32 oz/ac and Telar at 2 oz/ac in the early flower stage and/or in the fall as needed. iv. Diffuse knapweed will be sprayed with Milestone at 7 oz/acre or Tordon 22 K and 2,4-D each at 32 oz/ac when the plant is in the rosette to early bolting stage. iv. If needed, one or two mowing treatments per year may be utilized to help suppress other vegetation that may compete with grass establishment in the disturbed areas outside of the areas that are returned to cropland. v. The property will be monitored once a month from May through October, providing adequate time to implement the spraying program as described above.