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It has been shown by either stable species population or by <br />• increasing populations of previously less abundant species near <br />the mine site that the relatively small area of affected land and <br />the nature of activity on the surface {i.e. office building activity, <br />waste rock transport, water treatment) do not infringe upon the <br />critical life periods or general safety of the wildlife list=_d above. <br />Endangered and Threatened Species <br />The Falco peregrinus or American Peregrine Falcon is the only <br />species listed in Table H-1 that is defined as endangered in sub- <br />section 17 of 33-1-102 Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973. none of <br />the species listed in Table N-1 are categorized as threatened accord- <br />ing to 33-1-102 C.R.S., 1973. <br />According to the Colorado Division of Wildlife, an area south of <br />the mine is an active hunting area for the Peregrine during ~;he summer <br />• months. There are no known active Peregrine Falcon aeries near the mine <br />site. <br />Effect of Mining Operations on Existing Wildlife <br />During the past 24 years of mine operation, several of 1;he species <br />listed in Table H-1 have been routinely observed at or near l;he mine site. <br />Most notably is the frequent occurrence of mule deer. One t~me observations <br />include a black bear and a mountain lion with cubs. Small mz~mnals and <br />birds occupy or migrate through the mine site and adjacent areas. <br />The post-mining environment will enhance the wild-life habitat due <br />to the significant reduction in vehicular traffic, and becau~.e the affected <br />land will be revegetated with native grasses. Also, food suF~ply will be <br />enhanced with the reseeding of native grasses, as well as by the natural <br />reintroduction of native forties and shrubs. <br />• <br />H-11 <br />