WILDLIFE 



BIG GAME 



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Concern was expressed that some of the 

 proposed timber-harvesting and road-con- 

 struction activities would be located in areas 

 used by white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose, 

 and elk for winter range, breeding, and other 

 purposes. Also, the effects of the proposed 

 actions on hiding cover and habitat connectiv- 

 ity for big game species was a concern. Col- 

 laborative members requested that local 

 knowledge concerning game trails, wallows, 

 and seasonal use be incorporated into the 

 analysis. 



THREATENED AND 

 ENDANGERED SPECIES 



The possible effects of the project on the 

 following species are of concern: 



Grizzly bears - Cumulahve effects of the 

 proposed actions on this species 



Bald eagles - Effects from the proposed activi- 

 ties to bald eagles that frequent Beaver Lake. 



Grey wolf - No activities should create a 

 reduction in the prey base of the wolves that 

 may occasionally frequent the area. 



SNAG AND DOWN WOODY 

 MATERIAL MANAGEMENT 



Concern was expressed that adequate 

 amounts of large-diameter snags required by 

 cavity-nesting birds and other species should 

 be left or that potential snags should be re- 

 cruited, as necessary, to provide adequate 

 habitat. In addition, down woody material in 

 certain sizes and quantities may be necessary 

 to provide habitat for various wildlife species. 



SENSITIVE WILDLIFE SPECIES 



Some sensitive wildlife species, such as the 

 common loon, have been reported in the 

 Beaver Lake area. The idenhfication of sensi- 

 tive species in the area and an analysis of the 



effects on them from this project should be 

 accomplished. 



WATER QUALITY 



Concern was expressed that water quality in 

 the area should satisfy the nvinimum legal 

 requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act, 

 State water-quality standards, and MEPA, and 

 that the cumulative effects of this proposed 

 project on water quality and fisheries be 

 quantified. Pollution sources should be 

 identified and mitigated. "Above natural" 

 pollution should be considered. A concern 

 was expressed that human-caused sediment 

 from nonpoint sources should be mitigated 

 before additional sediment-causing activities 

 proceed. Proper analysis and monitoring 

 methods should be developed to protect the 

 quality of important water bodies in the area. 



FISHERIES 



Concern was expressed that potential effects to 

 water quality may have negative impacts to 

 the fisheries in the area. 



TRANSPORTATION 

 SYSTEM 



Concerns were expressed that: 



The road system should enhance user safety 

 while providing necessary access and options 

 for future DNRC management of the entire 

 Beaver Lake complex. 



The cost of constructing new roads is relative 

 to the reconstruction of existing roads in the 

 same tributary areas. 



The location of roads should be analyzed 

 regarding their impact on wildlife habitat and 

 travel, water quality, and recreational and 

 other human uses of the area. 



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