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DE LA FLORIDA CDP AND CLASS II habitat fragmentation increases predation on nests and young. Predators such as raccoons, foxes, skunks, lms, syuirrels, crows, jays, grackles and domestic dogs and cats thrive in fragmented habitats. Within the ring of development, the CDOW suggests leaving large open tracts (e.g., about 150 to 200 feet across') as nent corridors for wildlife migrating through the area. Big game needs movement comdors [hut limit human y and are of sufficient width to allow movement. iscape with big game tolerant or less desirable vegetation. Certain landscape plants may attract mule deer and thus, damaging and or delaying landscaping efforts. Both the CDOW and the planning deparimen[ have plant that are not as attractive to deer and elk and are available to the applicant if they are interested. Further, we mmend planting species that are non-invasive. The Colorado Native Plan[ Society has a list of plant species :hahreaten nah~ral areas, agricultural lands and gardens. This working list of species which have escaped from scaping and reclamation project Is available on the Internet' . iit the amount of fencing in the area to those areas immediately around the housing units (e.g., yards). meter fencing may hinder deer and elk movements. These fencing specifications include: limiting fence ;ht to 42 inches; highlighting the top wire for better visibility, using fencing materials other than barbed wire mesh fence; and leaving enough space under the bottom section for young deer and elk to move underneath. are happy to provide an informational booklet, "Fences for Man and Beast" (written cooperatively by the ~W, the U. S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management). The Division of Wildlife would like you to cider taking the fencing material down from where the previous elk raising facility was located. This would i ease the movements of the deer and elk through the area. der appropriate measures to prevent black bear-human conflicts. Provide Full disclosure to all future nts that black bears live in the area. We suggest adopting covenants requiring residents to place trash into esistant dumpsters/containers and store trash properly until the [rash collection day. We also suggest that n[s store all possible bear foods and enticements properly, Black bear enticements include: [rash containers, grills, horse(livestock feed, pet food dishes, bird feeders and food coolers. The Division of Wildlife has a ore, "Living with Wildlife in Black Bear Country," that we are happy to provide, free of charge for further • ~eep pets under control at all times. This consideration especially applies to domestic dogs. Dogs can negatively fect deer and elk during the fall to spring migration periods. We recommend that dogs not be allowed to run obtain copies of any of our brochures or for additional information, please contact District Wildlife Manager, phanie Schuler at the CDOW's Durango Service Center at 247-0555. 3 Dorsey /~~ ea Wildlife Manager, Durango CDOW - Bredehoft, Spezze, Area File Neotrop cal birds spend the breeding season in Colorado and winter in Mexico, Cennal and South America. Scott W' it and Heath McNally. CDOW. Selection of habitats by wintering elk in a rapidly subdividing az~ea of La Plata Counry, :olorado. 1999. Urban Wildlife Conservation, 4°i Internation Symposium; Proceedings.