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The vegetation within the vicinity of the mine is chazacterized as Pinon-sagebrush, mountain <br />shrub, and, in the lower regions, irrigated cropland. The area is used for limited grazing and <br />wildlife habitat. <br />Wildlife <br />Wildlife that inhabit the area include large and small game animals and numerous birds and small <br />mammals. Big game species such as mule deer and elk as well as smaller matnmals such as <br />raccoons, rabbits and coyotes are common to the mine site. Less common are black bear and <br />mountain lion. Waterfowl and game birds are abundant due to the proximity of riparian habitat near <br />the Colorado River. Red tailed hawks have been observed as have the Kestrel and the Cooper hawk. <br />Bald eagles have been seen adjacent to [he site along the Colorado River, but no eagles have been <br />recorded as nesting in the area. Five species of reptiles and twenty-seven species of fish have been <br />reported in this azea. Details regarding baseline wildlife information aze located in Section 3.7 of the <br />PAP. <br />An endangered species assessment was made and the findings verified that the mine would not <br />impact any endangered species nor affect a potential habitat for the same. <br />Land Use <br />Current land use on and adjacent to the permit area includes grazing, cropland, developed water <br />resources, residential and previous mining activities. The land use classification of the mine site is <br />Agriculture/PUD (agricultural/residential/rural). <br />The approved post-mining land use is agricultural, and includes grazing and cropland. <br />July 25, 2001 <br />