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<br />EXI-IIBIT B-SITE DESCRIPTION <br />Su <br />The proposed harvesting site is an existing talus slope containing angular rocks. The depth of the <br />rock in the field is variable ranging from 1 to 20 feet. The slope ranges from 40 to 60 percent <br />with flatter terrace like slopes that range from 20 to 30 percent. The surface of the rubble slope <br />consists of lineaz ridges, scarps, and elongate depression features. These, typically have relief of <br />several tens of feet and lengths of many of feet. The ridge structures aze roughly pazallel to the <br />slope. The permeability of the talus slope is described as moderate with rates ranging from 61 to <br />100 inches per minute. Fu trees and shrubs exist within the talus slope with grasses and moss <br />under the trees if soil has accumulated. The talus slope generally does not have any topsoil. No <br />geologic problems are anticipated. (See Attached Report) <br />A single family home and shed are located below the access road adjacent to County Road 3. The <br />owner of the home is Robert Conger. <br />The Crystal River drains the azea of the harvesting site. Two small lakes, Island Lake and an <br />unnamed Department of Wildlife fishing pond, lie in the floodplain of the river. A well is located <br />on the lower portion of the property owned by Robert Raymond. A list of permitted wells in <br />Sections 27 and 2H is attached. Flow and water quality data for the Crysta] River at Redstone are <br />also included. Source: Geologic and Hydrologic Factors Governing Impacts of Development on <br />the Crystal River Near Mazble Colorado, Gunnison County, Colorado, by Wtight Water <br />Engineers, Inc., May, 1996. <br />The azea is considered winter range for elk. The deer and bighorn sheep winter ranges are not on <br />the site. The operation does not impact the winter range as the harvesting activities occur when <br />there is no snow on the ground. The Department of Wildlife has been contacted for input on any <br />impacts on habitat and reclamation recommendations. The Department of Wildlife has indicated <br />that the proposed harvesting operation would not impact wildlife, (See attached letter). <br />