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• The first five species have been assigned a "Population Status" of 3 on a scale of 5 to 1 by <br />Division of Wildlife. Status 3 is defined by them as follows: "Common. -- A population is <br />considered common when its level is compatible with the existing habitat and is currently <br />secure because its essential habitat is not threatened by environmental degradation." The <br />last four species were indicated as occurring in the area from an earlier study series. For <br />this study, densities on a per square mile basis were given and the specific figures are <br />shown. <br />Maps prepared by the Fish and Wildlife Service in 1978 for the Bureau of Land <br />Management. entitled Ranking of Wildlife on Federal Coal Lands, showed only antelope <br />as occurring in the area. <br />The preceding information has been discussed with the Division staff and none of the <br />above birds or animals are considered threatened or endangered species. In a meeting held <br />June 23, 1981, Mike Savage (NERD) concurred that the proposed total mining permit <br />area does not constitute unique, critical or high value habitat and that the operation would <br />not impose a negative impact on wildlife. Special mitigative measures to protect wildlife <br />and habitat were not advised; however, this matter is discussed further in Section <br />2.05.6(2). <br /> <br /> <br />98 <br />