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EXHIBIT H—Wildlife Information <br /> LEGEND <br /> United States Fish and Wildlife Service - USFWS <br /> Colorado Parks and Wildlife -CPW <br /> Asphalt Specialties Co., Inc.—ASCI <br /> Stiles Mining Resource—SMR <br /> State Endangered—SE Federal Endangered - FE <br /> State Threatened—ST Federal Threatened - FT <br /> Migratory Bird Treaty Act- MBTA <br /> DESCRIPTION -The Stiles Mining Resource(SMR)±158-acre area is in the South Platte River Valley in <br /> portions of Section 35 and 36,Township 5 North, Range 66 West,Weld County,Colorado. Please refer to <br /> Exhibit B—Index Map. Wildlife habitat types in or near the Stiles Mining Resource area is a primarily <br /> comprised of cultivated cropland/pasture which is degraded from a wildlife perspective by historic land <br /> use practices.The northeast corner of the property adjoins a high bank of the South Platte River with <br /> the property corner falling about ten (10)feet out in the south channel.Approximately two thirds of the <br /> area is in South Platte floodway with remainder of the property located in the flood plain.The area to <br /> be mined is currently vacant and unused but was most recently used for livestock pasture that was <br /> over-grazed. The grazing tended to keep the vegetation short minimizing cover for wildlife and <br /> allowed weeds to increase in the area. <br /> SEASONAL USE AND COMMON SPECIES IN THE AREA <br /> Examples of mammal species expected in the vicinity that may use the degraded cropland/pasture but <br /> not observed include the mule deer(Odocoileus hemionus), red fox (Vulpes vulpes), striped skunk <br /> (Mephitis mephitis), raccoon (Procyon lotor), coyote (Canis latrans), porcupine (Erethizon <br /> dorsatum), deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) and Nuttall's cottontail (Sylvilagus nuttallii).The <br /> area is suitable for species that prefer sparse cover, such as western meadow lark,(Sturnella <br /> neglecta). While not observed directly, fresh diggings from pocket gophers were observed in the <br /> area. The species maybe the plains pocket gopher(Geomys bursarius). <br /> The adjoining properties habitat and adjacent riparian corridor includes Western Great Plains <br /> Riparian Woodland, shrubland,and herbaceous vegetation communities that provide wildlife values in <br /> the South Platte River. Large cottonwood trees(Populus deltoides) are present in the riparian <br /> corridor and provide potential nesting habitat for hawks, owls, and tree nesting songbirds. No <br /> raptor nests were observed in these trees during the spring, 2021. During this time, leaves were <br /> just starting to emerge and would have allowed the observation of raptor nests.These trees do <br /> provide nesting habitat for species such as American robin(Turdus migratorius) and mourning <br /> dove(Zenaida macroura). Many species of bats may pass through the area and could utilize <br /> cottonwood trees for temporary roosting habitat. <br /> PRESENCE AND ESTIMATED POPULATION OF THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES <br /> The Stiles Mining Resource±158-acre area was reviewed for Federal and State Listed Threatened and <br /> Endangered Species which describes the wildlife habitat present on the site and the common species <br /> that may be found in the area.The review indicates that no federally or state listed threatened or <br /> endangered species are expected to occur at the property.The following wildlife information is <br /> submitted specifically for the Stiles Mining Resource area general wildlife habitat. <br /> HAPits HBP Plants\EVANS\Evans Mining Resource\Exh H Wildlife\EXHIBIT H Wildlife Information DRAFT.docx <br />