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MINED LAND WILDLIFE STATSt~NT/EVALUATION (Revised) <br />For limited impact and select regular mine applications <br />The following information pertaining to wildlife is provided for <br />use by Mined Land Reclamation Board in their consideration of a <br />mining permit for: <br />Permit No. M-1980-193 <br />A portion of the South ~ <br />West of the 6~" P.M., E1 <br />kol Sand and gravel m <br />of Section 22, Townshi <br />Paso County, Colorado <br />South, Range <br />Wildlife Species List: <br />Wildlife that may inhabit the site or might be found on adjacent <br />sites include pronghorn antelope, prairie dogs, burrowing owls, <br />Ferruginous hawks, mountain plover, and prairie rattlesnake. <br />Endangered/Critical .Species/Impacted; _ , __ ~ ___ _ _ _ _ <br />None known at this time. <br />Critical Habitats/Vegetative Communities Impacted: <br />The site was characterized by short grass prairie species with <br />occasional stands of yucca and sagebrush. Grassland species <br />include blue gramma grass, buffalo grass, yucca, and sagebrush. <br />Assessment of Impact: <br />This site has been disturbed for some time. The importance should <br />be placed on correct reclamation to take place when mining is <br />completed. Current issues include some erosion on site due to lack <br />of adequate vegetation growth. There are also some noxious weeds <br />that will need to be eradicated prior to reclamation. <br />Mine Reclamation Recommendations (include key species/habitats for <br />phich restoration is designed): <br />Reclamation should return the site to original condition, in this <br />case short grass prairie. There should be native grasses such as <br />blue gramma and buffalo grass planted in the disturbed area. Yucca <br />and sagebrush should be part of the vegetative reclamation because <br />they provide cover for many species of wildlife. Livestock should <br />be excluded during reclamation to allow growth of the newly seeded <br />area. ~I <br />Prepared By: Dy,~y~ Date: 9j/z~IQC <br />Submitted By: o.~ ~, Date: Ala/r <br />This statement is vo'd if not processed within 1 year. <br />This analysis does not constitute approval of application. <br />Page 2 of 2. <br />