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There are numerous mature cottonwood trees throughout the property that provide <br /> valuable nesting habitat for many different species of raptors and song birds. Raptors <br /> which include hawks, owls, and eagles are protected under the Federal Migratory Bird <br /> Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. CPW has developed a set of <br /> recommended setbacks away from these nests to prevent disturbance during the <br /> nesting season. Those recommended buffer zones can be found at: <br /> https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/Wi ld lifeSpecies/Livi ngWithWi ld life/RaptorBuffer <br /> Guidetines2008.pdf#search=raptor%20guidelines <br /> If earthwork or other construction activities begin between January 1 and July 31st, <br /> CPW recommends that the site be surveyed for raptor nests. If a nest is found, please <br /> contact the District Wildlife Manager for recommendations on mitigating impacts to <br /> the nesting bird. Mature trees are of high habitat importance to many species of <br /> raptors and other birds. If any cottonwood trees are to be removed during this project <br /> it is encourage that they be replaced on a 3 to 1 basis during reclamation. This will <br /> ensure that habitat will be available for future generations of nesting raptors and <br /> song birds. <br /> Thank you again for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Ragsdale gravel <br /> mine. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact District <br /> Wildlife Manager Chris Mettenbrink at (303) 906-1979 or email at <br /> Chris.Mettenbrink@state.co.us. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Jason Duetsch <br /> Area Wildlife Manager <br /> Cc. M. Leslie, K. Cannon, C. Mettenbrink, file. <br />