Cumulative Effects 



The No-Action Alternative would have negligible effects on the weeds in the area. If spraying 

 were initiated in the area, weed populations would be reduced. 



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Following the above mitigation measures; this alternative is expected to have negligible effects 

 on the noxious-weed population. If spraying were initiated in the area, weed populations would 

 be reduced. 



8. TERRESTRIAL, AVIAN AND AQUATIC LIFE AND HABITATS: 



Consider substantial habitat values and use of the area by wildlife, birds or fish. Identify cumulative effects to fish 

 and wildlife. 



Wildlife and avian discussions and concerns are addressed in APPENDIX C - WILDLIFE 

 ANALYSIS. 



Impacts to streams are discussed under item 5 (WATER QUALITY, QUANTITY AND 

 DISTRITUBTION) of this document. Impacts to streams are minimal to none; thus, impacts to fish 

 would be very slight to none. Brook trout are known to inhabit Cilly Creek below the project area. 

 Through the lower part of the project area Cilly Creek is dry with all flow going subterranean. No 

 impacts to fish or the stream itself below the project area are expected. In the upper half of the 

 project area Cilly Creek has surface flow, but contains no fish (verified by DFWP). No impacts to 

 fish populations are expected. 



9. UNIQUE, ENDANGERED, FRAGILE OR LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES: 



Consider any federally listed threatened or endangered species or habitat identified in the project area. 

 Determine effects to wetlands. Consider Sensitive Species or Species of special concern. Identify cumulative 

 effects to these species and their habitat. 



The proposed salvage units are not near any known sensitive wetlands or upland sites. The 

 Foothills Meadow wetland area, a different drainage than any in the project area, is approximately 

 4,000 feet to the south-southwest. Several small springs were located very near the bottom of the 

 project area in Stand 16. These springs flow into the ditch along Lower Cilly Ridge Road and all 

 appear to go dry shortly after crossing the road. Mitigation for these springs is discussed under item 

 5 (WATER QUALITY, QUANTITY AND DISTRITUBTION). The area where the springs surface and 

 flow down to Lower Cilly Ridge Road would not be included in a salvage unit. 



This analysis considers species of special concern and threatened and endangered species in 

 APPENDIX C - WILDLIFE ANAL YSIS. 



10. HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES: 



Identify and determine effects to historical, archaeological or paleontological resources. 



Historical and archaeological sites are not known to be located on the project area. 



11. AESTHETICS: 



Determine if the project is located on a prominent topographic feature, or may be visible from populated or 

 scenic areas. What level of noise, light or visual change would be produced? Identify cumulative effects to 

 aesthetics. 



None of the project areas are visible from any open road. The project areas are near an open road, 

 but the short duration of the actual harvesting, combined with the wintertime schedule for completing 

 a majority of the work, would create no significant long- or short-term effects to aesthetics. 



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