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climatic conditions . Such data will prove invaluable in <br /> finalizing and implementing recreational area development <br /> plans . <br /> During the planning period , which extends through <br /> the life of the mine , no manipulation of terrain or vegeta- <br /> tive cover will be done in anticipation of the final ski- <br /> area land use. The U. S . Forest Service planning manual <br /> cautions that : <br /> "Ideas that appear valid during initial <br /> planning are often found to be shortsighted as <br /> planning progresses and future development is <br /> considered . Lift lines , ski runs , survey lines <br /> and other clearings have been made which have <br /> never been used . These create an unnecessary and <br /> unnatural impact on the landscape . They are also <br /> expensive. <br /> "During the planning period , only minimal <br /> manipulation of the terrain and vegetative cover <br /> will be permitted . This will maintain the area ' s <br /> natural character until plans and development <br /> schedules are finalized . " <br /> From: PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS <br /> FOR WINTER SPORTS <br /> RESORT DEVELOPMENT , <br /> U. S . FOREST <br /> SERVICE , Rocky <br /> Mountain Region <br /> The greatest environmental good will result from <br /> utilizing the areas which have been cleared and graded for <br /> the earlier mining facilities as the site (s) of the ski area <br /> facilities . Consequently, plans incorporate , wherever <br /> possible , those areas of the mine plan area which we list <br /> as "disturbed . " (See Table VI-D-Sand Exhibit VI-D-1- a thru d) <br /> -25- <br />