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CRYSTAL PIT <br />for the redistribution of soil. Priority should be given to <br />topsoiling the drainage course and south and west facing slopes. <br />WILDLIFE INFORMATION <br />The wildlife resources of this area are considerable, but does <br />not contain known species which are threatened or endangered. It is <br />unlikely that this site would have any adverse impacts on the wildlife <br />resources of the area. The vegetation and forage types available in <br />this area are not unique and therefore would not constitute a vital <br />habitat for any species in the area. <br />Undoubtedly the most common large mammal in the area is the Mule <br />Deer. However, there are about 200 to 250 Rocky Mountain Bighorn <br />Sheep which live in this area, but they range widely and it is very <br />unlikely that this gravel pit would cause any effect on their ability <br />to survive on Pikes Peak. Hear and possibly Mountain Lion also occur <br />in the area in addition to numerous song birds and small mammals. <br />Although the impact of the site on large mammals will be <br />• insignificant, the local impact on small mammals and birds could be <br />more significant. The loss of habitat for these animals will be <br />significant locally. The impact will constitute a short term <br />displacement. These small animals are generally very tolerant of <br />change and simply move to adjacent areas. In urban situations this <br />displacement can be significant as there is often no place for them to <br />move, but at this site the surrounding lands should be capable of <br />absorbing most of the locally lost habitat. <br />J <br />9 <br />