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1.16.2 Wildlife <br /> During reclamation activities GIR will take into account the safety and protection of wildlife on the mine <br /> site, at processing sites, and along all access roads to the mine site with special attention given to critical <br /> periods in the life cycle of those species which require special consideration (e.g., elk calving, migration <br /> routes, and peregrine falcon nesting). <br /> GIR will not create new wildlife habitats because the future land use is industrial use. However,the <br /> Reclamation Plan,though not intended to provide wildlife habitat, is designed to promote use by <br /> wildlife to the extent practical.The seed mix proposed for the site is extensive and is suitable for the <br /> post mining land use (Please see the Tables in Exhibit D, Section 1.9).This seed mix is recommended by <br /> the DRMS for high elevation abandoned mine site reclamation and will support use by wildlife. <br /> 1.16.3 Topsoil <br /> The proposed Amendment reclamation activities should not result in tree removal. However, if tree <br /> removal is necessary, appropriate efforts will be made to remove only those trees and shrubs necessary <br /> to provide for an efficient and safe reclamation. Any trees removed during reclamation will be made <br /> available to the employees for fire wood. <br /> Weeds will be managed in accordance with Appendix I. <br /> 1.16.4 Fire Lanes <br /> The main mine site access road will remain as part of the post mining land use. It will provide adequate <br /> access for site reclamation. When necessary, fire lanes or access roads shall be constructed through the <br /> areas to be reclaimed. Given the size of the mine site and the location of the main access road, no other <br /> fire lanes or access roads will be needed. <br /> 1.16.5 Signs and Markers: <br /> A mine identification sign with the following listed information is presently posted at the main entrance <br /> to the mining operation. An additional sign with the same required information will be posted at the <br /> additional proposed mine access point. <br /> • The name of the Operator, <br /> • A statement that a reclamation permit for the operator has been issued by the Colorado Mined <br /> Land Reclamation Board,and <br /> • The permit numbers. <br /> Given the nature of the site, some permit comers will be marked with wooden or steel fence posts; <br /> other areas will need to be drilled and a marker cemented in place. In any event,the markers will be <br /> permanent for the duration of the mining operation,visible from one post to the next, and painted a <br /> color acceptable to Boulder County. <br /> At this time GIR intends to install monuments at the permit boundary comers. <br /> 14 <br />