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_` T - _ ~ ~ ~- .: D°~' '~~, n'r~=.clcmation, Exhibit A -Wildlife Information r:,:n5~g and Satety The Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) has described the wildlife of the area (please see Attachment H-1 for a copy of the CDOW letter from which the following excerpt was taken). No known threatened or endangered species currently inhabit the site. The proposed development site is occupied by native short grass prairie plant species. Passerine bird species typical of this habitat type in the region include: species of sparrows, finches, wrens, swallows, humming birds, meadowlazks, doves, scaled quail, ravens, crows, and Black-billed Magpie. Birds of prey such as red-tailed hawks, Swainson's hawk, `Nighthawks', Kestrels, and owls are also common to this area. Reptiles of the region include the short horned lizards, triploid checkered whiptail lizards, six lined race runner lizards, racer snakes, western hognose snakes, milk snakes, coachwhips, bull snakes, garter snakes, and the western rattlesnake. Mammals of the area include Mule Deer, Mountain Lion, Black Bear, foxes, raccoons, coyotes, cotton-tailed rabbits, jackrabbits, bats, pocket mice and other small rodent species. While some species in these lists may be migratory or only on the property intermittently, other species are currently present on the proposed site. The extension of mining operations at this site will have minimal impact to the wildlife in the azea provided reclamation is completed in a timely manner. • Reclamation should incorporate plant species and guidelines set forth by local N.R.C.S. staff. In addition to those species that are recommended by N.R.C.S., we suggest including a shrub component that would increase the diversity and make the site more attractive to such species as Scaled Quail and Mule Deer. Mountain Mahogany and Cholla Cactus would be appropriate, as would other species of similar type. Replacement of the current tree cover in the area would also help to maintain and/or increase the diversity ofthe site once mining has concluded. Reclamation of the site will follow local N.R.C.S. guidelines. Please see Attachment E-1 for the recommended revegetation species list and husbandry guidelines provided by the local N.R.C.S. Conservationist. Shrub establishment will not be attempted on the areas to be revegetated. The area is grazed by livestock, and shrub establishment is not considered viable. •