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W I LDIL I F'E I MF-OF;MAT I MM <br /> ' Currently, property is being mined on the adjacent southwest <br /> and western boundaries. Due to past and present disturbances, <br /> ' impacts on existing wildlife communities are expected to be <br /> minimal . <br /> Typical wildlife expected to habitat the site include small <br /> ' rodents, cottontail , jackrabbits, squirrels, coyotes, fox , <br /> stripped skunks, and deer. <br /> ' Avian species sighted in the area include geese, ducks, <br /> pheasants, egrets, hawks, swallows, and sparrows. <br /> According to the Colorado Latilong Study, threatened and <br /> endangered species may include the White pelican, peregrin <br /> falcon, and the bald eagle. The landowner is not aware of any <br /> recent sightings. <br /> ' During the operation, there will be a temporary loss of rood <br /> and habitat. After mining, the reclamation plan will alter the <br /> ' existing site by providing a larger area of aquatic habitat. <br /> Impact of any of the wildlife species is expected to be <br /> insignificant. Ongoing adjacent mining has been occurring long <br /> ' enough that any previous seasonal use has long since been <br /> disrupted. <br /> ' The proposed mining/reclamation plan is designed to generate <br /> minimum impact and restore the site with native vegetation, <br /> thereby enabling the return of a similar wildlife population with <br /> ' an increased aquatic habitat. <br /> Wildlife at the adjacent mining site has returned even as <br /> operations are still. continuing. Blue heron, ducks, geese and <br /> ' various other types of birds and wildlife inhabit the site at <br /> this time. <br /> ' The Division of Wildlife has been contacted and an <br /> evaluation/inspection report will be forwarded when available. <br /> H-1 <br /> II <br />