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annual mustard, and astragulas. Grasses include primarily blue gamma,galleta, bottlebrush <br /> squirreltail,and three-awn. The NRCS non-irrigated Land Capability Classification of 4c <br /> indicates that the site is composed of soils with some limitations, can be used for cultivation with <br /> careful management,and may be used for crops,pasture,woodland, range, or wildlife grazing. <br /> 5. Wildlife <br /> Wildlife existing at the grassy rolling prairie site are mule deer,elk, coyote, bob cat, lynx, <br /> badger,cottontail&jackrabbit,prairie dog, songbirds,crow, itinerant hunting raptors,and a <br /> limited small reptile and insect regime. Badger and prairie dog populations have been effectively <br /> controlled by the efforts of the ranching operation on the sizable host Weimer Ranches. The <br /> primary food source for Black-footed ferret having thus been effectively eliminated,that listed <br /> species is not found in the vicinity. Listed raptors do, undoubtedly, frequent the vicinity <br /> occasionally in their hunting rounds, but do not perch nor nest in the immediate vicinity due to <br /> the lack of cover and steep terrain preferred for those essential activities. Mule deer and elk <br /> frequent the area and tend to winter extensively there. The larger mammal predators frequent the <br /> area, although their activity is largely itinerant in nature. Grizzly bear are not known to exist in <br /> the vicinity. Black bear, although not commonly known to frequently inhabit the area, could <br /> possibly occasionally traverse the site in transition to their more protected and preferred habitat. <br /> All of the wildlife inhabitants of the area are highly mobile and easily relocate to the nearby <br /> ample similar habitat as they are temporarily displaced by mining activity. Following the <br /> relatively short duration of mining activity, all species quickly re-populate the reclaimed and <br /> enhanced range pasture habitat. <br /> 6. Structures <br /> There are no structures within 200 feet of the permit area therefore no damage waivers for <br /> structures are required. Onsite ranch and mine access roads will be allowed following the <br /> completion of mining. See the included road affidavits signed by the property owners. <br /> 7. Soils <br /> The NRCS soil map is included in Appendix 1. The site contains one soil type: Brax fine sandy <br /> loam. <br /> Weimer Ranches #4 cra11. odl a.a A%. mft,PI IA <br /> June 2021 B-3 <br />