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_ 4) Figure 3.8-4 illustrates the Tangent Structure which would not present a pro- <br />blem to eagle or other large bird that may choose to land on the pole top or <br />crossarm. The vertical separation of ground to phase and phase to phase is <br />at least six feet, so there is no apparent means for a bird to contact two <br />wires simultaneously. <br />4.6.3 Wildlife Monitorin <br />Monitoring of important wildlife species will be conducted concurrent with mining <br />activities to evaluate the impacts of mining and reclamation and the success of <br />mitigation practices. Emphasis will be placed on big game species and raptors. <br />As no threatened or endangered species are residents of the mine plan area, no <br />specific monitoring is projected for these species. If, however, a threatened or <br />endangered species is observed within the permit area during the course of permit <br />term, the Division will be notified. <br />• 4.6.3.1 Game Species <br />Significant game species that use the mine plan area and that could be impacted <br />are mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), elk (Cervus canadensis), and antelope <br />(Antilocapra americana). Monitoring will determine the success of forage <br />improvement and reestablishment and the extent of continued use of the area by <br />these species. Additionally, these game animals have the potential to over uti- <br />lize young succulent plants on newly revegetated areas. Monitoring will also be <br />used to assess these impacts and determine if protective measures must be imple- <br />mented to avoid overuse of such areas by deer, elk, and antelope. <br />Improvement Manipulations <br />As discussed in Section 4.6.2, various rangeland improvement treatments will be <br />used to help offset the loss of forage for big game animals during winter months <br />and draw them away from revegetated areas. A pellet group census (Appendix E) <br />? l <br />4-166 <br />REVISED AUG 1) '87