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• On non-cropland, establish a uniform vegetative cover that reflects pre-disturbance or reference area <br />forbs, shrubs and grasses. <br />• Fence livestock and/or wildlife out of newly reclaimed areas until reclamation standards have been met <br />and plants are capable of sustaining herbivory. <br />• Census and assess the utilization of the reclaimed areas by target species such as Columbian sharp-tailed <br />grouse and nesting raptors. <br />Reclamation seed mixes: <br />The CDOW recommends a rangeland seed mix which contains a broad array of native grass, forb, and shrub <br />species desirable for wildlife, including Columbian sharp-tailed grouse and greater sage-grouse. Use high <br />diversity (10 species or more) reclamation seed mixes in Columbian sharp-tailed grouse habitat. Bunchgrass <br />over sod-forming grasses can be used in seed mixes in order to provide more effective wildlife cover and to <br />facilitate forb and shrub establishment. Avoid aggressive non-native grasses in Columbian sharp-tailed grouse <br />habitat reclamation (e.g., intermediate wheatgrass, pubescent wheatgrass, crested wheatgrass, smooth brome, <br />etc.). A small percentage of the appropriate species of big sagebrush should be re-seeded on disturbed sites. <br />Reclamation of sage-grouse breeding habitat should include a substantially higher percentage of forbs than <br />other areas. Native and select non-native forbs and legumes should be considered a vital component of <br />reclamation seed mixes. Where slope is 10% or less, create seed mixes with approximately the following <br />percentages of plant types (on a Pure Live Seed basis): grass=40%, shrub=30%, forbs=30% in order to facilitate <br />forb and shrub establishment. <br />Primary species include elk, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope. No significant additional impacts are <br />anticipated from the technical revisions. <br />We have appreciated the opportunity to provide comments on this technical revision. If you have any questions <br />please"contact District Wildlife Manager Steve Znamenacek at 970 846-3732. <br />Sincerely, <br />James M. Haskins, Area Wildlife Manager <br />cc: Ron Velarde, Lisa Rossi, Steve Znamenacek, Jinn Komatinsky <br />