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Savage and Savage conducted a site investigation of the existing vegetation on site. This report is <br />included in Appendix B. The majority of the site is dry range dominated by alkali sacaton and inland <br />saltgrass. There is an occasional cottonwood tree and rubber rabbitbrush shrub. Average cover in <br />this area is 25%. See Appendix B for details. <br />7. Wildlife <br />As shown on Map Exhibit B-1, the site is located in the flat field between the golf course to the <br />north and the abandoned pond left from past gravel mining to the south. There are other ponds to the <br />east and northeast from past gravel mining. The area also contains dry range and the residences of <br />the landowners as well as corrals for horses. A slew exists a short distance to the west on land con- <br />trolled by the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. <br />Savage and Savage conducted a site investigation of the wildlife use of the site. This report is in- <br />eluded in Appendix B. Species of special concern is also addressed in this report. <br />Overall, the site is not in an area of important wildlife use that would be affected by the operation. <br />At the end of the reclamation of the site, wildlife use will be enhanced from the creation of wetland <br />borders around the lake. The expected lake perimeter is 2470 feet. Using a width of wetlands of 12 <br />feet, this means that 0.68 acres of wetlands would be created as a result of the mining and reclama- <br />tion of this site. The sheltered nature of the surrounding area and private land status of the site also <br />contribute to the value of the wetlands. <br />8. Structures <br />Structures to be removed as part of the mine plan are: Mudge trailer, corral fences, and corral lights. <br />The access road to [he Division of Parks property will be moved slightly as shown on Map E-1. <br />Other important structures within 200 feet are the overhead power line along 19 Road, the Mudge <br />house, Mudge ranch building, Rigg shed building and access roads to both properties. All of these <br />structures are shown on Map E-1 and none will be affected by the mining operation. A list of all <br />structures within 200 feet of the permit area is shown in Exhibit L (page 30). <br />19 Road Pit 10/02 <br />