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Disturbance to the habitat is likely to occur due to the proposed action; however this disturbance <br /> can be minimized if some recommendations are followed. <br /> • Care should be taken in the design and construction of access roads to the site to minimize <br /> erosion, taking into account proper drainage and sloping of road cuts. Slopes should be <br /> seeded with a native seed mix and monitored for successful vegetation establishment. <br /> • A stockpile of topsoil should be set aside for reclamation purposes. This stockpile should <br /> also be temporarily seeded to minimize erosion losses, and then spread over the affected <br /> area prior to seeding with native grasses, fortis,and shrubs. <br /> • It is recommended that livestock be excluded from the site until such time as the site is <br /> released and the bond returned. <br /> • A noxious weed plan should also be developed and implemented to eliminate the <br /> establishment of invasive noxious weeds throughout the mining period. <br /> • It is recommended that any fence construction follow wildlife friendly fencing <br /> specifications which can be provided upon request. <br /> Although disturbance to the habitat is likely, the overall impact to wildlife species should be <br /> concentrated to a limited area, and can be further reduced if the previous recommendations are <br /> followed. <br /> The Colorado Parks and Wildlife would like to Thank You for the opportunity to comment on this <br /> issue. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me or DWM Justin Krall at 719-371- <br /> 2240. <br /> Sincer ly, <br /> Mike Trujillo <br /> Area Wildlife Manager <br /> Colorado Parks and Wildlife <br /> 719-561-5300 <br />