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Blue -bird, Plateau Lizard, Great Plains Skink, Western Rattlesnake, Night Snake, Texas <br />Blind Snake, and Texas Horned Lizard. This list of wildlife species is not exhaustive. <br />The proposed expansion of the Shannon pit will likely result in some habitat loss to the <br />above mentioned species, however reclamation work may be done to help mitigate this <br />loss and actually improve the overall value of wildlife habitat throughout the area. The <br />greatest habitat loss will include the destruction of native bunchgrass, and Cholla cactus. <br />From a reclamation standpoint, Cholla cactus, buffalo grass, and blue gramma may be re- <br />planted or re- established throughout the site. Additionally, skunk brush, bitterbrush, sand <br />hill plums, and sumac may be planted in random fashion throughout the area. These <br />shrubs do quite well within the foothills, mountain slopes and mesa's on all aspects. <br />These shrubs usually have a high degree of drought tolerance and can be planted in <br />elevations that range from 3,000 to 10,000 ft. All of these shrubs provide excellent cover <br />for wildlife species in addition to being an important browse or food source. <br />Once again, thank you for the opportunity to comment on this issue. We appreciate your <br />consideration of our comments for the proposed Shannon pit expansion. If you have any <br />questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact the Lamar Service Center (719- <br />336- 6600), Area 12 Wildlife Manager, Travis Black or District Wildlife Manager, <br />Michael Brown (719- 980 - 0025). <br />Sincerely, <br />Travis Black <br />Area Wildlife Manager <br />Colorado Parks and Wildlife <br />2500 S. Main <br />Lamar, CO 81052 <br />(719)- 336 -6603 <br />