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RULE 4 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS <br /> serviceberry,and sagebrush. It was also agreed that winter use primarily by elk was a factor negatively affecting <br /> shrub recruitment. <br /> During the tour,the Mine and DWM Wangnild discussed the possibility of changing reclamation efforts in the new <br /> permit area. Specific changes would ideally be focused on dramatically varying topsoil depths in an effort to <br /> mimic natural depths and thus provide more suitable environments for woody species establishment. One example <br /> of this would be to create some sites with extremely shallow topsoil designed at reducing grass stand establisliment <br /> and their resulting competition with shrubs for water and soil nutrients. Another example would be to create other <br /> sites with extremely deep topsoil depths_ These sites would ideally benefit woody species like aspen and <br /> chokecherry. <br /> Another idea discussed during the tour revolves around increasing naturally snow holing capability of the proposed <br /> reclaimed sites. The Mine felt this would best be accomplished by increasing contours and topography during <br /> reclamation efforts. Ideally,this would provide pockets of greater snow depth thus increasing young shrub <br /> protection from elk and deer in the fall,winter,and spring while,at the same time,increasing soil moisture. <br /> The CDOW appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on this proposed permit expansion. The CDOW also <br /> appreciates the efforts trade by the Mine to include CDOW in the early planning stages of this proposed <br /> expansion. The CROW believes this early planning is the key to promoting good working relations between <br /> private industry and the State related to wildlife protection. Please fell free to contact District Wildlife Manager <br /> Jon Wangnild at 970-878-6067 should you or your staff have further questions regarding this comment letter. <br /> Thank your <br /> Since/rely, <br /> Ron Velarde <br /> Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager <br /> RV:jw <br /> cc: Bill deVergie,Meeker Area Wildlife Manager <br /> Jon Wangnild,Meeker North District Wildlife Manager <br /> Brad Petch.Meeker Area Wildlife Conservation Biologist <br /> Darby Finley.Meeker Area Terrestrial Biologist <br /> John Bredehoft,Assistant Director-Field Operations <br /> Rule 4 Performance Standards 4-69 Revision Date: 11/18/19 <br /> Revision No.: MR-211 <br />