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• Porter's feathergrass was also not observed. This is a relatively large, conspicuous grass <br /> that would not easily be overlooked during focused surveys. Therefore, it should also be <br /> considered as unlikely to occur in the study area. <br /> 6. RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> Despite the lack of sightings of threatened, endangered, or candidate species, other than the <br /> immature bald eagle, portions of the study area appear to provide suitable habitat for some of <br /> the species of concern. Therefore, Cyprus Climax may wish to consider the following: <br /> • To the extent practicable, avoid large-scale disturbance of mature spruce-fir forest, <br /> especially of stands that are relatively open on gentle terrain. If disturbance is <br /> unavoidable, conduct surveys of.specific stands for the purple lady's slipper and nesting <br /> goshawks prior to the disturbance. <br /> • Similarly, avoid disturbance of ponds, pools, and willow/wet-meadow habitats, to the <br /> extent practicable. If disturbance is unavoidable, survey specific wetlands or aquatic <br /> habitats for boreal toads prior to disturbance. Consider reclaiming moist or wet sites to <br /> habitats that could support toad reproduction. <br /> • Consider conducting winter surveys for lynx by snowshoeing or skiing through suitable <br /> spruce-fir and subalpine meadow habitats to search for individuals, footprints, or <br /> additional feces. <br /> 7. BIBLIOGRAPHY <br /> Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) 1978. Essential habitat for threatened or endangered <br /> wildlife in Colorado. State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources. Denver. <br /> Halfpenny, J. 1986. A field guide to mammal tracking. Johnson Publishing Company, <br /> Boulder, Colorado. <br /> Hammerson, G.A. 1986. Amphibians and reptiles in Colorado. Colorado Division of Wildlife, <br /> DOW-M-I-3-86. Denver. <br /> Murie, O.J. 1974. A field guide to animal tracks. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston. <br /> The Colorado Native Plant Society. 1989. Rare plants of Colorado. Rocky Mountain Nature <br /> Association, ISBN-0-930-487-21-4. Denver. <br /> Weber, W.A. 1987. Colorado flora: western slope. Colorado University Associated Press, <br /> Boulder, Colorado. <br /> Weber, W.A. 1990. Colorado flora: eastern slope. University Press of Colorado, Niwot, <br /> Colorado. <br /> 6 <br />