Natural Heritage Database). Additionally, with the proposed harvest 

 occurring in winter, there would be reduced risk of water quality issues as 

 a result of timber harvest. Thus, the proposed action would have low risk 

 of direct, indirect, or cumulative effects to this species. 



1.10.2.4.5 Northern Bog Lemming 



There is concern that timber harvest activities could affect this species. 

 The sphagnum meadows, bogs or fens with thick moss mats required by 

 this species are not present within the harvest area. Thus, the proposed 

 action would have low risk of direct, indirect, or cumulative effects to this 

 species. 



1.10.2.4.6 Mountain Plover 



There is concern that timber harvest activities could affect this species. 

 The short-grass prairie habitats required by this species are not present 

 within the harvest area. Thus, the proposed action would have low risk of 

 direct, indirect, or cumulative effects to this species. 



Dirty Ike Salvage Environmental Assessment 1-6 



