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r~ ~, MINED LA~WILDLIFE STATEMENT/EVALUATIOh~evised) for limited impact and select regular mine applications The following information pertaining to wildlife is provided for use by Mined Land Reclamation Board in their consideration of a mining permit for: Otero County, ('ra~Plt_r SAN 3 & N}S } S 6 T 24S R 57W Name/Type and Location of Mine (Legal) Wildlife Species list: Mourning Doves (high use area), Antelope, Badger, Coyote, Prairie Dog town (fairly close by ), Kit Fox, Red Fox, Skunk, Jaclaabbit (black=tailed), Cottontail Rabbit, Magpie, Various Raptors--mainly Marsh Hawk, Sparrow Hawk, Prairie Falcon, Swain son's Hawk, Ferruginous Hawk, Various Songbirds, possible range for Roadrunner, etc. Scaled Quail have been found in this area, but none are now present. There is a large rodent population as well as Bull Snake and Prairie Rattlesnake. Endangered/critical species/impacted: None known in the area at the present time. Critical habitats/vegetative communities impacted: Shortgrass habitat will be the major area impacted with loss to wildlife species which depend on this for survival. The gravel operation will improve one major game species, mourning dove, as established pits near this site are used heavily for graveling areas in late summer and early fall. Assessment of impact: As this is not a high wildlife use area the impact will not be as critical as it could be. Some ground will be lost to the open pit operation, but this will improve the interspersion of the habitats and while some species will suffer other species will benefit from the operation. Mine Reclamation recommendations (include key species/habitats for which restoration is designed). Topsoil should be placed on areas of the site as soon as the removal operation is completed. Fences should be erected around these areas to keep live- stock off of them. This will give an extended time period for grasses to become established. Small depressions (100 X 200 feet) should be left and brush species planted in them to improve habitat for scaled quail and cottontail rabbit. Prepared By: Gordon East. District Wi~diife M?nager Date:~~~0~ti Submitted By: Date This statement is void if not processed within 1 year. This anal.•sis dges not constitute approval of application.