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06-24-2008 11:15 L 9708723009 <br />PRGE3 <br />Minimize invasive noxious weeds to disturbed lands through standard weed control programs. <br />The spread of noxious weeds can be further limited by using existing roads to and from the <br />mine and already disturbed sites in the area of the October mine for new mining activities. <br />This is a very important component to maintaining quality wildlife habitat and cannot be <br />understated. Additionally, continued monitoring of invasive weeds should be done. <br />Consider appropriate measures to prevent black bear-human conflicts such as bear proof trash <br />containers instead of open roll-off containers. Black bears concentrate in this area during the fall and <br />feed on available naturally occurring foods, such as acorns and serviceberries, in an attempt to build <br />up fat reserves for hibernation. Readily available food sources from humans or "artificially occurring <br />food sources," e.g., garbage, bird and pet feeders, barbeque grills, etc. attracts black bears and <br />increases the potential for conflicts between bears and humans. Black bears easily adapt to these <br />artificially occurring food sources. The CDOW has a brochure, "Living with Wildlife in Black Bear <br />Country," that we are happy to provide, free of charge for further suggestions. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to make these comments. The CDOW welcomes the chance to <br />be involved in the land use process. District Wildlife Manager Kevin Duckett is available to <br />help at any time with information or to answer questions you may have. He can be reached at <br />(870) 831-2414. <br />Sincerely, <br />Renzo DelPiccolo <br />Area Wildlife Manager <br />2300 South Townsend Ave <br />Montrose, CO 81401 <br />cc: Kevin Duckett-District Wildlik Manager, Tom Speeze-Southwest Region Manager