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Irrigated cropland in the area is limited to portions of the Trout Creek alluvial body, and <br />to the Yampa River floodplain. Non-irrigated crops aze grown on sloping upland azeas, <br />as well as on some alluvial bottom lands. No cropland was to be disturbed by the mining <br />operation. <br />Topsoil <br />Topsoil within the permit area is discontinuous in the West and Center Ridge Areas, due <br />to previous surface mining operations. The operator has estimated that approximately <br />nine inches of topsoil will be replaced on 132 acres in the West Ridge Area. In the <br />Moffat Area, approximately 375 acres of reclaimed lands was planned for topsoil to a <br />depth of 9 inches. <br />Vegetation <br />Vegetation in the vicinity of the mine is chazacterized by three vegetative types; mixed <br />brush, sagebrush grassland, and aspen. Mixed brush and sagebrush grassland <br />communities form an intertwined mosaic on the predominantly western and southern <br />exposures while the aspen community predominates in mesic sites within swales and <br />north and east exposures. <br />Wildlife <br />Numerous wildlife species inhabit the genera] area of the mine site. Predominant big <br />game species are Elk and Mule Deer. Common raptors include Golden Eagle, Red-tailed <br />Hawk, Great Homed Owl, Harrier, and American Kestrel. <br />Edna Mine 8 Permit Renewal No. 4 <br />