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IIII IIIIIIIIIIIII III <br />999 <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />Richard D. Lamm, Governor <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />DIVISION OF WILDLIFE <br />Jamss B. Rueh, Director <br />8080 Broadway <br />Denver, Colorado 80218 (297-1192) <br />711 Independent Avenue <br />Grand Junction, CO 81505 <br />~. :_.~.. ._ V ~~ <br />MAY 71 <br />~. !NED UINp RJ:ClAM~TIOf~ DIVISION <br />Colo.Dc~f.Oi P~aglral Resources <br />May 1, 1985 <br />Anne C. Baldrige <br />Mined Land Reclamation Division <br />423 Centennial Building <br />1313 Sherman Street <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />Dear Ms. Baldrige: <br />Thanks for sending the updated Senica II-W mine permit application. I don't have <br />any major problems with the application. However, I do question their ability to <br />re-establish any aspen starting with a density of 250 stems/acre. I think the <br />aspen groups as a reclamation goal will be very beneficial to wildlife and a final <br />density of 250 stems/acre of mature trees is acceptable. It is my understanding <br />from meetings with U.S.D.A., A.R.S. personnel that initial plantings will have to <br />be substantially higher. Some consideration will also have to be given to protection <br />of these plantings until they can no longer be eliminated by wildlife prior to be- <br />coming established. I support their plans to use live topsoiling. <br />Monitoring plans should include keeping records on big game-vehicle collisions with <br />a commitment to insure these to not become excessive. I support the annual aerial <br />census and suggest that Senica personnel coordinate this with CDOW. <br />I also have a concern about the ability of CDOW to adequately manage big game in <br />this area if some harvest is not allowed. I would strongly encourage Senica per- <br />sonnel to work with CDOW to provide some access onto and through their property <br />during big game seasons. <br />We are anxious to work with them to resolve these concerns and to offer any <br />assistance they may need. <br />Sincerely, <br />im Morris <br />Wildlife Biologist <br />JM:ch <br />cc: Haskins, Lockhart, Whitaker, Grand Pre, File <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, David H. Getches, Executive Director•WILDLIFE COMMISSION, James C. Kennedy, Chairman <br />Timothy W. Schultz, Vice Chairman•Michael K. Higbee, Secretary•Richard L. Divelbiss, Member•Donald A. Fernandez, Member <br />Wilbur L. Redden, Member•James T. Smith, Member•Jean K. Tool, Member <br />