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Mike Long Page 13 A food source will be relized in that the grass species as well as the shrub species proposed to be utilized are of nutritional value to the varities of ruminant wildlife species known to inhabit the area. Reports prepared by the Colorado Division of Wildlife indicate that the varities of wheat grass, Kentucky Blue Grass, Indian Rice Grass, True Mountain Mahogany, Skunk Bush Sumac, Sasketoon Service Berry, wood Rose, Pinon Pine ~ Rocky Mountain Juniper are utilized by herbivores during the various seasons of the year. The shrubs species in particular were selected for revegetation due to their desirability. The proposed post-mining will restore the area to Addition of the species, ecosystem should enhance land to support wildlife occurs in the area. land use of range land its pre-mining use. referenced above, to the the ability of the reclaimed use in so much as it As previously stated, no threatened or endangered plant species are known to exist. Peregrine falcons nest on Chimney Rock and Companion Rock which are located approximately 2 miles to the north of the mine site. Given the size and location of the surface mining operations, it is doubtful that such operations will effect the Peregrine falcons or habitat critical to the continued use of Chimney Rock and Companion Rock as a nesting, brooding and rearing site. Further, the Chimney Rock mine site is not identified as critical habitat for rare and endangered wildlife species or other non-endangered species. The Mine Plan Map, X12 identifies the areas proposed to be surface mined for the purposes of this permit. It does not include any areas along Stollsteimer Creek which also includes any riparian habitat along said creek.