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Attachment 4 pR 4 <br />r~ <br />U <br />U <br />from marginal quail habitat to the mine site. <br />Pinyons and 3unipers shauld not be replanted an the site. In southeast Colorado, Ninyon and <br />Juniper stands have been encroaching into, and taking over shrub communities. In most cases the <br />quality of habitat is reduced as pinions and junipers xake over. <br />Lf grass is reestablished on the site, NRCS recommendations should be followed. It may be <br />preferable to not plant grass on the site at att. If no grass is planted, seed and bug producing annuals <br />~wnl! dominate the site for a few yeazs after reclamation. The annuals should provide more food to <br />quail. and other birds dtan buffalo grass would. The Jackson"s indicated that they were interested in <br />planting some clover seed or, the site. Clover or any similar species, such s, dryland alfalfa, would <br />be highly beneficial to mule deer, and many bird species. It may be difficult to get it established on <br />the site, ?towever. <br />If there are some large rocks (l0inch +) left over from mining actS•; ities, it would be good to <br />set those rocks aside before tackfilliog. 17tose rocks should be scattered bott. individually and in <br />small piles on fire siuface of the topsoil layer. Abovegmtmd rocks wilt provide azeas where <br />"insect communities can get established. Many bird and reptile species depend lteavily on these <br />Fxepared Ey: Jo athanlteitz,I7istrictwildlifeM er aat~: 06i08l2006 <br />Submitteii Hy: ''~`~~~~i`--~,1'i~Zxt~ nat®: ~~S~~c~„~j <br />This statement is void if rot processed within 1 fear. <br />This analysis does not constibate approval of application, <br />Page 4 of 4. <br />• <br />