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~. ' <br /> <br />' PROWERS <br />- Bates Pit/open sand and <br />Location of Mine <br />' Wildlife Species list: <br />T23S, R42W <br />Land <br />Pheasant Raptors (mostly transient - however several Burrowing owls were <br />Bobwhite observed at the pit and may be nesting in holes along <br />Scaled quail the pit wall) <br />Rabbit Various nongame birds and mammals <br />Mourning dove <br />Endangered/critical species/impacted: <br />None that we are aware of. <br /> <br />Critical habitats/vegetative communities impacted: <br />' None that we are aware of. <br />1 <br />Assessment of impact: <br />Minimal, due to it's location in a grazed shortgrass-sage habitat type. <br />LJ <br />Hine Reclamation recommendations (include key species/habitats for which restoration <br />is designed). <br />Due to it's proximity to irrigated fields where pheasant and quail occur, the reclamation <br />of this pit could be a benefit to these small game species and numerous non game animals. <br />I reconm~end that the pit be graded and sloped to 3:1 or less. The area should be reseeded <br />to native grasses that enhance pheasant nesting (e.g. Sand Bluestem, Tall Wheat Jose, Switch- <br />' grass, and Side Oats Gramma) along with Yellow Clover and Ladak alfalfa. Obviously, an <br />elimination of grazing would be ideal, but some type of restriction, perhaps small enclosures, <br />would be helpful. Establishment of some type of thickets is highly recommended since they <br />provide both food and cover. Plum is the ideal species to plant, but Buffaloberry and <br />Chokecherry' are also good. Wild Rose and Sandhill Cherry can also be used. The planting <br />of trees like Russian Olive and Cottonless Cottonwood would benefit raptors and other bird <br />species and is recommended. Although not as beneficial as thickets, brushpiles can also be <br />used to provide Wildlife cover. <br />(Prepared By: Bryant D. Will. DWM Date: ~.,0 9.19R9 <br />MINED L~WILDLIFE STATEMENT/EVALUATI~1levised) <br />for limited impact and select regular mine applications <br />The following information pertaining to wildlife is provided for use by Mined <br />Reclamation Board in their .consideration of a mining permit for: <br />'Submitted By: Bob Davies, Wildlife Eiologist Date: June 15 198"i <br />This statement is void if not processed within 1 year. <br />t. ..,...-~~ ,a..,,.- ., ..r ~nncrir„ra anoroval of avolication. <br />