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<br />EYHIBIT H: WILDLIFE INFOR~1ATION <br />• <br />Wildlife on the mine site is representative oC high plains pasture grassland species able to co- <br />exist with intensive human activity. Species expected to inhabit or transcct the site arc listed <br />in Table H-I. No known endangered species are presto[. <br />The present habitat favors small mammals, small birds, and raptors. Ditches and low lying <br />areas arc used as travel paths, resting and Cceding areas by deer. <br />Mining activity will disrupt wildlife habitat until reclamation is complete. The final reclaimed <br />contour will offer an opportunity to provide vegetation favoring small mammals and songbirds, <br />as well as deer. Native grasses and shrubs will provide food and cover and will serve to <br />increase prey populations, benefiting predators. <br />• <br />r~ <br />L J <br />