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• 2 04.11 (1), (2), (3) <br />Coors Energy Company has consulted with the Colorado Division of Wildlife to obtain <br />information from the Latilong Studies for (l.) Bird Distribution, (2.) Mammal Distribution, <br />and (3.) Reptile and Amphibian Distribution. In addition, the "1041" Map Series Study was <br />carefully reviewed for critical wildlife and habitat occurrences within the mine site area, <br />Sections 25, 26, 35, and 36 of Township 3 North, Range 64 West. the following bird and <br />animal species were noted as occurring in the vicinity of the permit area. <br />Bird or Animal Pop. Status Animal Density <br />1 Coyote 3 --- <br />2. Golden Eagle 3 --- <br />3. Mourning Dove 3 --- <br />4. Prairie Falcon 3 --- <br />5. Red Tailed Hawk 3 --- <br />6. White Tailed Deer --- .029 <br />7. Red Fox --- .153 <br />8. Striped Skunk --- _465 <br />9. Muskrat --- 1.553 <br />The first five species have been assigned a "Population Status" of 3 on a scale of 5 to I by <br />• Division of Wildlife. Status 3 is defined by them as follows: "Common. -- A population is <br />considered common when its level is compatible with the existing habitat and is currently <br />secure because its essential habitat is not threatened by environmental degradation." The <br />last four species were indicated as occurring in the area from an earlier study series. For <br />this study, densities on a per square mile basis were given and the specific figures are <br />shown. <br />Maps prepared by the Fish and Wildlife Service in 1978 for the Bureau of Land <br />Management. entitled Ranking of Wildlife on Federal Coal Lands, showed only antelope <br />as occurring in the area. <br />The preceding information has been discussed with the Division staff and none of the <br />above birds or animals are considered threatened or endangered species. In a meeting held <br />June 23, 1981, Mike Savage (MLRD) concurred that the proposed total mining permit <br />area does not constitute unique, critical or high value habitat and that the operation would <br />not impose a negative impact on wildlife. Special mitigative measures to protect wildlife <br />and habitat were not advised; however, this matter is discussed further in Section <br />2,05.6(2). <br />• <br />98 <br />