Laserfiche WebLink
<br />Section 780.16(a) Continued. <br />U <br />~ie original slope, aspect, and micro-climactic conditions that <br />existed prior to mining. The reclamation techniques described under <br />Section 780.18 will produce a high level of species variations and <br />spatial heterogeneity. The overall effect will be an increase in <br />"edge effect" on all reclaimed sites. The "edge effect" will be <br />increased because the mine will open up a narrow strip approximately <br />800 feet wide and approximately 4~ miles long. Once this area is <br />subjected to reclamation approximately 9 miles of new "edge" will be <br />created in the middle of what can presently be called a homogeneous <br />sea of sagebrush. Since the existing large relatively unbroken <br />expanse of sagebrush will be broken up the end result of reclamation <br />will be an increase in the "edge effect." <br />A discussion of the specific supplemental measures to be taken by <br />• Kerr Coal to mitigate specific impacts to particular species follows. <br />Bia Game Species. No supplemental mitigation measures are planned <br />for the big game species found at the Kerr Mine Area. Because of the <br />limited number of antelope and mule deer in the are and the abundance <br />of alternative summer range, the measures outlined above will be <br />adequate. <br />Small Game Mammals. No specific supplemental mitigation measures are <br />planned for the small mammals found at the Kerr Mine Area. <br />Sona Birds. Sunflowers were included in the proposed recommended <br />seed mixtures to be used as part of the reclamation program to <br />mitigate any adverse impact on song birds. This food source is <br />expected to greatly enhance the value of the disturbed lands for song <br />birds. <br />CJ <br />780-46aaR Revised - August, 1990 <br />