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MINED LAND~LDLIFE STATEMENT/EVALUAT~ (Revised) <br />f'or 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 />ti ~u~ <br />Kiowa County - FERRIS PIT T. 165. , R. S1W. , Sec. 28. , N1d,`-, DFEw'- <br />Name/Type and Location of Mine (Legal) <br />Wildlife Species List: <br />Pronghorn, muledeer, coyote, swift fox, badger, cottontail, jackrabbits and <br />small rodents- Raptors including Swainson, rough-legged, ferruginous, harrier <br />and red-tailed hawks, occassional golden eagle- dove and various songbirds. <br />Endangered/Critical Species/Impacted: <br />possibly golden eagle <br />Critical Habitats/Vegetative Communities impacted: <br />Shortgrass prairie <br />Assessment of Impact: <br />Although impacts should be minimal (the grassland appears to be heavily grazed) <br />this i:s the second pit in the same } and the impacts could become "cummulative". <br />to the wildlife species listed. <br />Mine Reclamation Recommendations (include key species/habitats for <br />which restoration is designed): <br />Native grasses should be used for re-seeding (grams, wheat & bluegrass). <br />Life of: mine? mine should be reclamed in sections as it has been used, also <br />if the other mine to the Fast is finished then reclamation should begin to <br />recover the range area. <br /> <br />Prepared By: <br />Submitted By: <br />Date r <br />Date: ~~ ~~Q ~ ~r <br />This statement is void if knot processed within 1 year. <br />This analysis does not constitute approval of application. <br />