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EX BIT D - Wildlife Attachment <br />The following information pertaining tq wilrllifr. is pro vidnd for u;e by <br />the Land Reclamation ©oard in their consideration nF 2 mining permit. <br />for Taminco, Inc. <br />The Colorad^ Division of Wildlife does hereby find, to the best of our <br />knowledge, that the impact of the proposed mining operation ^n wildlife <br />will he <br />minor <br />~X moderate If deer herds were at the maximum, this could be major. <br />major <br />Mina Location: T. 46 tl., R. 17 4J., Sec. 18; T. 46 N., R. 18 4J., Sections 17 & 18; <br />T. 46 N., R. 18 4J., Sections 13, 14, 23 & 24 <br />Wildlife Species List: Cmay be attached) Major species impacted are deer <br />and elk. Bald and golden eagles use the area to hunt. Coyote, bobcat, mountain <br />lions, cottontail rabbits, badger, and many species of small mammals and birds. <br />inhabit the area. <br />Endangered Species Impacted: None that are known. <br />Assessment of Impact on Wildlife: (may be attached) Road construction (drill <br />and service) along with human activity will cause an impact on deer and elk. Loss of <br />winter and spring forage in sagebrush parks, especially close to pinyon-juniper. <br />will also cause an impact on deer and elk. Human activity and noise associated <br />with the project will keep the deer use in sagebrush parks mostly around the <br />edges. Elk are using this area more and more each year. <br />Mine Reclamation Recommendations: (may be attached) Road construction <br />should be kept at a minimum to decrease forage disturbance and human activity. <br />Roads should avoid sagebrush parks (stay in pinyon-juniper). A11 roads should <br />be closed and reseeded. Ponds should be built where possible. Pinyon-juniper <br />that is disturbed should be piled for use as cover for small mammals. No housing <br />facilities should be built away from the main portal. <br />Prepared by Ron Arant Titln Wildlife Conservation Officer <br />Date August 30, 1977 <br />D-3 <br />