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9 <br /> of the existing or potential impacts, by vegetation type. The discus- <br /> sion of species present in each vegetation type is based on the Colorado <br /> latilong studies of mammals, birds, and reptiles and amphibians (Bissel <br /> 1978, Kingery & Graul 1978, Langlois 1978), my own observations, and <br /> discussions with Colorado Division of Wildlife personnel and others <br /> knowledgeable in the area. <br /> Ponderosa Pine - Oak <br /> In their report on the vegetation of the Allen Mine, Uniscale <br /> Corp. ( 1980) described. this type on a north-facing slope at 7,500 feet <br /> just south of the area. of mining activity. Pi-non pine (Pinus eduZis), <br /> Rocky Mountain juniper Juniperus scopuZoram) true mountainmahogany <br /> (Cercocarpus montanus), Gambel oak (Quercus gambelli) with an under- <br /> story of forbs and grasses provide food and cover that make this a <br /> valuable habitat for wildlife. In their report, Uniscale (1980) also <br /> described a ponderosa pine - Douglas-fir-oak type. With the exception <br /> of Douglas-fir, this type is similar to the ponderosa pine - oak and I <br /> will not distinguish it here. <br /> This type is capable of providing ideal cover and forage for elk, <br /> deer and turkey. Most elk would be expected to migrate to the spruce-fir, <br /> krummholz and alpine during late spring, summer and early fall . Deer to <br /> a lesser extent, will migrate upward, but many may utilize this type <br /> year-round. Turkeys will use it, and immediately adjacent areas, year-round <br /> for feeding, nesting and roosting. Fresh deer and turkey tracks within <br /> 100 yards of mine facilities at the Maxwell Paine during my October visit <br />