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Montana indicate that wolverines prefer rugged, relatively inaccessible mountainous azeas at the high elevations in the summer and move to lower (but still snow bound) elevations in the winter (Hornocker and Hash 1981). Seventy percent of all relocated animals were found in lazge azeas of medium or scattered mature timber. Ecotonal azeas, small timber pockets, and rocky, timbered benches accounted for the remainder of the relocation sites. Subalpine fir was the predominant timber type selected by wolverines. One conclusion of this study was that wilderness or remote country where human activity is limited appears to be essential for the maintenance of viable wolverine populations. Suitable wolverine habitat is lacking in or neaz the project azea. This project will not impact the viability of the species, or result in a trend of wolverine towazds federal listing. American marten: The American marten inhabits late successional coniferous or mixed forests throughout northern North America. Martens aze most abundant in mature to old- growth true fir and spruce-fir forests in the western United States. They prefer mature, mesic coniferous or mixed forests with at least a 30-50- percent crown density. (Ruggerio et al. 1994). They avoid large, open areas and clearings, but may use small riparian azeas and meadows for foraging. They feed on a wide variety of foods including squirrels, voles, mice, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insect and fruits and berries (Clazk, et. al. 1987) but voles are often cited as the marten's preferred food source. The marten's preference for moist sites may be related to the fact that lush stands of herbaceous vegetation growing at mesic sites often support lazge populations of voles. Habitat requirements specific to the American marten include resting sites, dens, subnivean access areas, and logs and trees in various stages of decay. The best marten habitat in this portion of the Gunnison Forest is contiguous stands of spruce-fir found at higher elevations. Suitable marten habitat is lacking for a considerable distance in any direction from the project azea. This project will not impact the viability of the species, or result in a trend of American marten towazds federal listing. Peregrine falcon: No peregrine falcon occurrence has been formally documented within the proposed project area. Potential reproductive habitat for peregrine falcon includes high cliff ledges with potholes or small caves. Nest sites also include old stick nests of ravens and hawks, and holes and stubs of lazge trees. Potential foraging habitat includes high mountains and open forests, preferably where there aze rocky cliffs overlooking rivers, lakes, or other open water. Peregrine falcons feed on a variety of small to medium sized bird species, some mammals, and insects. There is no suitable nesting habitat in the project area. Suitable foraging habitat is also lacking in the project area. There is a chance that one or more of these birds could be observed moving through the azea during migration, but that would be a chance occurrence The proposed project will not impact peregrine falcon suitable reproductive, roosting, and migration/dispersal habitat. 25