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£or 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 />DaVi.c Pi h ~ f;r+~n 4anA ~, f:ravol Pi+. ~ T99R RddW Aor~_ 1Q <br />Name/Type and Location of Mine (Legal) <br />Wildlife Species List: <br />Mule Deer Very Numerous Waterfowl Raptors <br />White-tailed Deer Prairie Dog Various Nongame <br />Pheasant Burrowing Owl Bird, Mammal, <br />Rabbit Coyote d. Reptile Spp. <br />Morning Dove Red Fox <br />Endangered/Critical Species/Impacted: <br />There are no Threathened or Endangered Species that we are aware of at this site. <br />However, there are Prairie Dogs on site and several Burrowing Owls were observed. <br />Critical Habitats/Vegetative Communities Impacted: <br />This site is a typical short grass pasture that is being grazed. There is an <br />active Prairie Dog colony on site. In addition it is immediately adjacent to <br />a large pond which winters large numbers of waterfowl. <br />Assessment of Impact: <br />Mining of this site will obviously displace many, if not all,of the prairie dogs <br />and associated species. Mining activity during the winter months could prevent <br />large numbers of waterfowl from using the adjacent pond as a wintering site. <br />Serious contamination could occur if oils and fuels from machinery were to find <br />there way into the pond. <br />Mine Reclamation Recommendations (include key species/habitats for <br />which restoration is designed): <br />I recommend that all mining and reclamation activities should maintain a minimum <br />setback of 200 feet from the edge of the pond. This should include construction <br />5, use of any perimeter roads, stockpiling of overburden or gravel material, S <br />especially storage of heavy equipment ~ associated fuel, oil, and maintenance S <br />storage buildings. The site should be reseeded with native grass species approved <br />by the Natural Resource Conservation Service. The planting of shrubs like Wild Plum, <br />Buffaloberry, Chokecherry, Wild Rose, & Sandhill Cherry would not only provide food <br />S shelter for wildlife, but also improve the esthetics of the area. The planting of <br />trees or construction of small grazing exclosures to promote natural reseeding <br />of local cottonwoods would benefit birds, especially raptors which could then prey <br />on any prairie dmmogs in the area. . <br />Prepared By: ((J~,kyi7 ~~/~ Date: S ~ O~ <br />Submitted By: <br />Date: <br />This statement is void if not processed within 1 year. <br />This analysis does not constitute approval of application. <br />