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Exhibit H Wildlife Information <br /> This section has been developed using the CPW wildlife mapping service and information on the <br /> threatened and endangered species both federally and within the state. <br /> Various species make use of or potentially make use of the site based on historical and ongoing <br /> operations, as well as the CPW map. Various species of bats are known to reside in the caves and/or <br /> mines in the surrounding area. Typical subalpine forest species such as bears, deer, elk, various birds, <br /> moose, mountain lions, and various mountain rodents are likely to frequent the site and surroundings. <br /> 1 . Description of Significant Wildlife Resources <br /> The Affected Area comprises subalpine habitat within the California Gulch region. The area supports <br /> several significant game species including elk (Cervus canadensis), mule deer(Odocoileus hemionus), <br /> and black bear(Ursus americanus). The property's diverse terrain, including forested sections, rocky <br /> outcrops, and open areas, provides habitat for numerous small mammals such as yellow-bellied <br /> marmots (Marmota flaviventris), snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus), and American pika (Ochotona <br /> princeps). Notable bird species include the Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), Clark's nutcracker <br /> (Nucifraga columbiana), and mountain chickadee (Poecile gambeli). The site includes potential <br /> breeding habitat for broad-tailed hummingbirds (Selasphorus platycercus) and white-crowned sparrows <br /> (Zonotrichia leucophrys). <br /> 2. Seasonal Use of the Area by Wildlife <br /> Wildlife utilization of the property follows distinct seasonal patterns. During spring (April-May), the area <br /> serves as migration habitat for various bird species returning to breeding grounds. Elk begin moving <br /> into the area in late spring, with calving occurring from mid-May through June. Summer months (June- <br /> August) represent peak wildlife activity, with resident birds nesting, small mammals actively foraging, <br /> and big game species utilizing the area for forage and cover. Black bears increase their presence <br /> during late summer and fall (August-October) when foraging activity intensifies before winter denning. <br /> Winter use (November-March) decreases significantly, with many species moving to lower elevations. <br /> Year-round residents include red squirrels, snowshoe hares, and several bird species adapted to high- <br /> elevation winter conditions. <br /> 3. Presence and Estimated Population of Federally Threatened or <br /> Endangered Species <br /> No federally listed threatened or endangered species are known to permanently occupy the site. <br /> London Mountain Clean Up <br /> April 2025 H-1 Lewicki&Associates <br />