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6. General Effects of the Operation on the Existing Wildlife of the Area <br />Gravel extraction and crushing activities will no doubt create some disturbance to animals near <br />the site. This area will be used by significantly more wildlife in the winter months when <br />activities in the pit are minimal. The impacts on this location are temporary and will be <br />reclaimed as described in the reclamation plan. The reclaimed rangeland will provide better <br />wildlife habitat than the existing abandoned irrigated pasture. Migrating animals will probably <br />avoid the site, but the proposed pit does not block any known migratory routes, and wildlife <br />should be able to move through the area unimpeded. Due to the possibility for animal/vehicle <br />collisions, hauling activities will probably pose the biggest threat to wildlife. Haul trucks should <br />keep to posted speeds and drivers need to remain aware of the potential for collisions. <br />Moonscape Pit, July 2009 H-2