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Threatened, Endangered, Sensitive and Management Indicator Species During habitat and wildlife surveys no Threatened, Endangered, or Sensitive species were observed. As noted previously in this report, there is potential lynx denning habitat a few hundred yards from this site, but none of that habitat would be disturbed by activities associated with drilling operations. The hairy woodpecker, which is a Management Indicator Species, was observed at this location. This species has been commonly observed at other study areas in the North Fork Valley. Raptors There is suitable raptor nesting habitat (especially for accipiters) within a 1/4 mile radius of the site. During the surveys two inactive raptor nests, which appeared to be accipiters nests, were found to the north of the drill site. Both nests were located about 40 feet up in aspens. Each was within a few feet of the Deep Creek Road (FDR 711). Activities associated with the proposed drilling operations would not disturb any additional habitat around these sites. • Bird Survey Both the diversity and density of birds were what would be expected for the habitat types found around the drill site. All species observed are known to commonly utilize these habitat types for nesting and brood rearing. (See Table 1) THREATENED, ENDANGERED AND SENSITIVE PLANT SPECIES LISTED BY THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE AND BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT There are no endangered or threatened plant species known to occur in the project area. The Uinta Basin hookless cactus (Sclerocactus glaucus), which is listed as Threatened, is known to occur in the North Fork Valley at elevations under 6000 feet. Elevations at drill sites in the project area range from 8300 to 9000 feet. The Adobe or Rocky Mountain thistle (Cirsium perplexans) is listed by both • the Forest Service and BLM as sensitive. A review of habitat requirements 11