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EXHIBIT "H" <br />6.4.8 Wildlife Information <br />(1) Description of game and non-game resources on and in the vicinity of the <br />Operation: <br />The existing site is a mining operation and pasture land. The vicinity includes a mix of <br />agricultural land, wildlife habitat, rangeland, commercial areas and residential areas. <br />Wildlife is generally opportunistic and will use what suits its immediate needs. <br />(a) Significant wildlife resources on the affected land: <br />The present land uses of the site are mining and pasture land. The only area <br />where typical wildlife habitat is present is a narrow strip along the Yampa River. <br />(b) Seasonal use of the area: <br />The present use of the expansion area is pasture. Wildlife use is limited to large <br />ungulates moving from the Yampa River on to typical deer and elk habitat located <br />to the north. <br />(c) The presence of threatened or endangered species: There are no known <br />threatened or endangered plants or animal species on the proposed affected land. <br />(d) Describe the effect of mining and reclamation activity during and <br />after the proposed operation on existing wildlife: <br />Based on the Operator's response to Items 6.4.8(a), (b) and (c), the proposed <br />activities should minimally impact wildlife. Once mining and reclamation are <br />complete, portions of the area will be available to wildlife as a wetland with a <br />ground water lake surrounded by trees, shrubs and grass. <br />(2) Division of Wildlife comments: <br />Correspondence has been sent the Colorado Division of Wildlife requesting comments. <br />Where possible, the Operator/Applicant will attempt to satisfy the DOW concerns. <br /> <br />Page 32