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<br />The following information pertaining to wildlife is provided far use by <br />the land Reclamation Board in their consideration of a mining permit <br />• for Cotter Corporation <br />C-JD-6 Mine <br />The Colorado Division of Wildlife does hereby Find, to the hest ^f our <br />knowledge, that the impact of the proposed mining operation on wildlife <br />will be <br />X minor <br />moderate <br />major <br />Mine Location: T. 46 N., R. 17 41., Sections 21 and 22 <br />Wildlife Species List: (may be attached) Mule deer are the key species. <br />Coyote, mountain lion, bobcat, cottontail rabbits, raptors, and many species of <br />small mammals and birds inhabit the area. <br />Endangered Species Impacted: None known. <br />• Assessment of Impact on Wildlife: (may be attached) Due to the rocky, steep <br />terrain, the major impact will be road construction (exploration and service) <br />and the noise associated with human activity. Deer use the browse on the hillsides <br />mainly during winter conditions. <br />Mine Reclamation Recommendations: (may he attached) Exploratory and unused service <br />roads should be revegetated with native vegetation. Revogetate mine sites and drill <br />sites. Pile brush (where available) for small mammals. Develop water storage (ponds) <br />where possible. <br /> <br />• Prepared by Ron Arant <br />Title 4ildlife Cdnservation Officer <br />Date August 31, 1977 <br />~S <br />