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• identified in Sections 1 and 2, TSN, R86W has been revegetated and <br />release from bond, with the ezception of the tipple facility and <br />haulroad. <br />Black Bear and Cougar <br />Both black bear and cougar are seclusive by nature, and <br />investigations indicates their occurence in the proposed permit area <br />is unlikely. Thus, these species aie virtually unaffected by mining <br />within the proposed permit area. <br />Raptors <br />• No further disturbance of raptors is ezpected. Pealing sites <br />located in aspen were not affected by mining. The impact most <br />likely to have occurred is the temporary destruction of hunting <br />habitat. IIpon successful reclamation, the habitat for rap[ora rill <br />be enhanced due to increases in overall prey densities. <br />IIpland Game Birds <br />Since blue grouse numbers in the. permit and adjacent areas are <br />small due to the absence of coniferous vegetation, the impacts on <br />this species are minimal. The results of investigations discussed <br />under Rule 2.W-.11 indicate only Limited use by sage grouse and <br />r1 <br />U <br />2.05 - 123 <br />