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H-29 <br />~~ • however, is neither an important wintering area, nor a high use area <br />for bald eagles. It is, therefore, unlikely that bald eagles will be <br />affected by project development. It is unlikely that the other wild- <br />life species of special concern discussed in Table x.3 will be <br />impacted by development of the proposed project. Additional details <br />concerning seasonal use of the proposed project area by wildlife <br />species is discussed in the sections presented for each species. <br />H.6 General Effects on Wildlife <br />H.6.1 Construction Phase <br />During construction, approximately 155 acres of vegetation will be <br />removed. Consequently, some small mammals and big game animals, such <br />as mule deer, may be disturbed. In addition to some initial habitat <br />loss, the increased human activity in the project area will also <br />• have an impact upon the wildlife. Some individuals and some species <br />will be displaced liue to this activity, while others would become <br />accustomed to the project activity. <br />H.6.2 Operating Phase <br />Although the habitat loss will result in an initial displacement or <br />', loss of animals from the area, some of the animals will return to the <br />project area during 'the operating period. It has been shown on several <br />mines in the Rocky Mountain region that some species, namely mule deer, <br />are attracted to the mine areas for several reasons. First, hunting is <br />often not allowed within the mining area. Second, since livestock <br />grazing is limited or prohibited in the mine areas, forage often <br />increases. The cumulative effect results in a safe habitat with <br />increased forage, anti an increased deer population. <br /> Throughout the life of the project, wildlife will be affected by the <br />• project development and by the increased human population. The <br />THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS TRADE SECRETS AND PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND <br />'ROPRIETARY COMME RCIA L, FINANCIAL, GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL DATA AND <br />INFORMATION. PU RSUANT TO LA W,THOSE PO RTIONS MARKED"CONFIDENTIAL" 7n00Y Z nt Q <br />MAY NOT BE DISCLO!iED, COPIED OR MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. 1~j 0. J uF <br />