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<br />FNV i Rf1NMFNT <br />The presence of any rare or endangered species of plants or animals <br />has not been revealed. Certain activities already in effect are signifi- <br />cantly affecting the fauna and flora of this area. Some of these activi- <br />ties include (a) ranching, (b) predator control, (c) suburbanization. <br />There will, of course, be negative impacts upon the fauna and flora <br />of the Martin Marietta property during mining operations. Recovery <br />should be rapid and substantial. Post-reclamation conditions should be <br />substantially improved over pre-mining conditions. At this time, it is <br />difficult to say if the fauna will be superior to that presently existing. <br />Due to rapid urbanization of the area along the front range, it is im- <br />possible to predict what the fauna will be like in 25 years. <br />In general, the dryland pasture will provide grazing for farm animals <br />such as cattle and horses. Overall, the.area will be very productive and <br />will conform to the existing land use, flora, and fauna. <br />It is the intent of the reclamation plan to restore the land to as <br />near the original land use. In many cases, the changing of contours will <br />make the land more productive or desirable. The reclaimed land will be <br />• better overall and will make the environment very desirable for future <br />generations. <br /> <br /> <br />