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<br />EXHIBIT H - 2 <br />MINED T~AND WILDLIFE STATEMENT/EVALIIATION (Re••~^ed) <br />for limited impact and select regular mine applications <br />The following information pertaining to wildlife is provided for <br />use by Mined Land Reclamation Board in their consideration of a <br />mining permit for: <br />~yL;L-Hoffman-Revher X13: 23.796 acres in S~SS32-T22S-R48W; Bent County, Colorado <br />Name/Type and Location of Mine (Legal) <br />Wildlife 8pecl.eS List: Deer, coyote, raccoon, prairie dog, jack rabbit, <br />ground squirrel, mourning dove, pheasant, quail, borrowing owl, turkey, <br />raptors, song birds. <br />Endangered/Critical Species/Impacted: Area occassionally visited by golden <br />eagles and bald eagles, however their use of the area continues with the activity <br />at adjacent pits. <br />Critical Habitats/Vegetative Communities Impacted: River riparian if the <br />pit or fill is closer then SO-100 yards from the riparian zone (in this case river <br />buffs and/or hill crests). <br />Assessment of Impact: If a buffer zone is maintained the impacts to wildlife <br />should be negligible. If a buffer zone separating the site from adjacent riparian <br />habitat is not established then the proposal could have strong negative impacts <br />on the riparian zone through erosion, loss of habitat, loss of vegetation, and <br />disturbance. These impacts could affect wildlife species either directly or <br />indirectly. <br />Mine Reclamation Recommendations (include key species/habitats for <br />whic:L res*_oration is 3esigned): <br />Avoid impacts to the riparian habitat zone. Reclaim the site to a minimum <br />3H:1V slope using stockpiled topsoil. Reseed the site with native grasses <br />as per SCS recommendations and fence the site to exclude cattle until adequate <br />cover exists, as per MLRD specifications, for release of bond. If smockp~led <br />topsoil is left for a period exceeding six months then it should be temporarily <br />seeded to avoid erosion. <br />Prepeired By: <br />Submitted By: <br />7-7-91 <br />Date• 7-10-91 <br />This statement is void if npf processed within 1 year. <br />This analysis does not constitute approval of application. <br />