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Abert's Squirrel: No Abert's squirrels were observed in the survey area. The Project <br />Area does not provide any suitable habitat for Abert's squirrels. There is no suitable <br />habitat within miles of the project area. <br />American marten: American marten were discussed in the sensitive species section of <br />this report. <br />Northern goshawk: Northern goshawk was discussed in the sensitive species section of <br />this report. <br />Brewer's sparrow: Brewer's sparrow was discussed in the sensitive species section of <br />this report. <br />Merriam's wild turkey: Males and hens with broods were observed near the Deer Creek <br />shaft area and further up the Dry Fork drainage. A tail feather was also found in the <br />upper reaches of the Deep Creek drainage. Turkeys have also been observed in the <br />project area during previous surveys and at other times. There are large expanses of <br />suitable habitat for these birds within the project area that will not be affected. <br />Red-reaped sapsucker: Red-naped sapsuckers were observed in mature aspen stands <br />throughout the area. These birds were observed in all mature aspen stands in the area and <br />have been observed in aspen stands throughout the North Fork Valley. A few of these <br />birds were observed in oakbrush dominated mountain shrub communities. <br />There is suitable nesting habitat in numerous mature aspen stands throughout the project <br />area. Only a very small percentage of available aspen habitat will be disturbed by <br />proposed well pad and road construction. The large expanses of available suitable habitat <br />and the minor amount that will be affect minimizes the potential for impacts to these <br />birds. <br />Common Trout: Common trout, which include Colorado River cutthroat trout, rainbow <br />trout, brown trout and brook trout, do not occur in any streams found in the project area. <br />SUMMARY <br />During wildlife surveys conducted in May, June & July 2007, no T&E wildlife species or <br />their habitat were found. Should any of these species be encountered appropriate <br />measures as determined by the Forest Service and FWS will be implemented to avoid <br />disturbance. <br />Several sensitive species were commonly observed in the project area. Measures should <br />be implemented to minimize impacts to habitat utilized by these species. <br />Most management indicator species were observed in the project area. Measures should <br />be implemented to minimize impacts to habitat utilized by these species. <br />One listed plant species, the Rocky Mountain Thistle was found in the project area. <br />These were found in a disturbed area along a road. Upgrading of roads will be done in a <br />27