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H-37 • Small Mammals The reclamation practices described for mule deer would also benefit I these species. Rodents respond to the increase in food availability ~ from young forage plants; small carnivores and raptor species would benefit from the increased rodent population. Songbirds Rapid reclamation and revegetation -- which will provide food and cover for these species -- will prove to be the best mitigation measure for these species. The more successful the reclamation program, the more rapidly these species will reestablish. Amphibians and Repi:iles • Disturbed areas should be reclaimed as soon as possible to minimize the impact of lost habitat. H.H Monitoring Plan It is stated in the rules and regulations promulgated by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (CMLRB) that if wildlife habitat manage- ment is a part of the reclamation plan, reclamation must be directed toward encouraging wildlife diversity, and rehabilitating or improving wildlife habitat. The reclamation standards require the operator to discuss how wildlife will be protected during all phases of the project. This information is contained in Section H.7 In order to ensure that these requirements are fulfilled, monitoring of selected wildlife species will be required throughout the life of the project. The wi 1 dl i fe speci <~s selected for moni tori ng wi 11 be based upon di s- cussions with the CDDW and special permit stipulations as discussed in the preceeding sections. The monitoring sampling techniques will be . based upon the species selected and the most appropriate method for that species. THIS DOCUMENT COIVT AINS TRADE SECRETS AND PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY COMMIE RCIA L, FINANCIAL, GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL DATA AND ~~~~ ,~ INFORMATION. PU RSUANT TO LA W,THOSE PORTIONS MARKED"CONFIDENTIAL" ~ ` MAY NOT BE DISCLOSED, COPIED OR MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. ~ ~