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<br />excellent examples and statistical information regazding "habitat" type reclamation. <br />Revegetation plans should include appropriate herbaceous perennials in the grass seed mixture. <br />Trees and shrubs selected for the site should primarily consist of native species, not ornamental <br />varieties. Perhaps existing trees and shrubs of appropriate size could be harvested into an on-site <br />nursery or moved into azeas being reclaimed. It is strongly suggested that habitat restoration and <br />revegetation efforts be planned and monitored by a qualified wildlife biologist/ecologist -not an <br />engineer or landscape architect. <br />IMPACTS TO NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES IN THE CITY LIMITS: There may be dust and <br />noise impacts to City residents to the south of the site at Poudre River Ranch. This area is <br />currently being developed (no longer "vacant" as indicated in application). The "views" being <br />mazketed by the developer for the residential azea will be highly disturbed during the 13 to 20 <br />yeaz mining cycle. Citizens have expressed concern over noise from dewatering pumps in <br />particulaz. <br />POUDRE RIVER TRAIL: There is a 100' foot easement shown for the trail in the area of Cel! 1. <br />This is adequate for the trail purposes. Reference to this easement needs to be included in <br />the written text of the permit application, not just on the reclamation map. It needs to be pointed <br />out that construction of [his section of trail is expected to take place prior to mining activities in <br />Cell 1. (Projected completion is June of 2000). The proposed conveyor will cross the trail in two <br />locations. Any safety or security measures needed by the mining activities will be the <br />responsibility of the mining operators, not the City, County or trail organization. Conversations <br />with CAMAS representatives have indicated this is acceptable to them and that they will not <br />interfere with the use of the trail by the public. An agreement may be appropriate. <br />If you have any questions regarding these comments, please call me at (970) 350-9783. I would <br />also like to be informed of hearing dates. <br />Sincere y, <br />~lil2v~ <br />Kazen Scopel <br />Natural Resources Planner <br />