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• vegetative variety and density are far below potential <br />and do not provide optimum habitat niches. <br />Extinct Species <br />Historical accounts indicate that the grizzly bear and <br />the fisher inhabited the planning unit vicinity at least <br />until the late 1800's. The long time lapse since the <br />observations would indicate these species are no longer <br />in the area. The wolf is also probably extinct in the <br />area. <br />Birds <br />(1) Overlays ~3 and k4. <br />(2) Tabulations (none to date). <br />(3) This narrative does not follow the 1605 manual format <br />because of the limited amount of information available. <br />All important available data has been included in the <br />• narrative as presented. <br />A list of birds inhabiting the planning unit is <br />located in Part .36 of Step II of this URA. The list <br />notes season of use and relative abundance of some <br />species. This list is not very adaptable as a docu- <br />ment to distribute to the interested public. <br />Sage Grouse <br />Low density populations of sage grouse inhabit the southern <br />portion of the planning unit, but crucial concentration <br />areas have not been found. Further work to locate strut- <br />ting grounds, nesting and wintering areas should be under- <br />taken, but the planning unit should not be expected to <br />produce large sage grouse populations. Information from <br />Rogers, 1962* (overlay 4) indicates a scattered popula- <br />tion of from 1-10 sage grouse per square mile around <br />Crawford, Grand View and Scenic Mesas. <br />• NF-WL-III-16 4/76 RWM <br />*Rogers, Glenn E., Long Range Management Plan 1962 <br />