cumulative affects, and a low risk for long-term negative affects to habitats 

 important to Grizzly bears. 



Lynx - Suitable habitat types for potential denning and foraging occur in section 

 36. There would be low potential for the proposed action to impact Lynx with 

 associated mitigations. 



Gray Wolves - Gray wolves could use the analysis area however; there would be 

 low potential for direct, indirect or cumulative negative effects to them under the 

 action alternative. 



(For further information on grizzly bears, lynx and gray wolves, see EA, Attachment D, 

 Wildlife analysis) 



Westslope Cutthroat Trout (classified as class A species of special concern in Montana) 

 would be protected under a conservation agreement (Reference - Attachment C, P. 5, 

 Fisheries Existing Conditions). 



10. Historical and Archeological Sites 



A DNRC Archeologist conducted an onsite inspection of section 14, Township 14 North, 

 Range 14 West, and identified no cultural resources. Additionally, the Archeologist 

 consulted with the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO) during research on 

 section 36, T14 North, Range 14 West. SHPO concurred with DNRC's findings that 

 based largely on the steepness of slope (>30%), no cultural resources would be likely to 

 exist in section 36 and therefore recommended that there will be no effect to cultural 

 resources within the proposed timber sale of potential effect. (Reference - Patrick Rennie 

 Memo, Lost Bear Timber Sale Project File DNRC, Clearwater Unit Office) 



11. Aesthetics 



Proposed harvest units are located on and within geographical features common to the 

 area. Due to topogiaphy and mostly selective harvest practices, the action alternative 

 would likely have little adverse impact to aesthetics. A portion of harvest unit 36-3 

 (proposed to be treated by clear-cut with reserves) would be visible at a distance of 

 approximately 6 miles from Montana highway 200. Potential negative impacts 

 associated with this harvest unit on aesthetics would be relatively short-term, as 

 reforestation would be expected to decrease these impacts over time. 



12. Demands on Environmental Resources of Land, Water Air or Energy 



The proposed action would not use resources that are limited in the area. Other activities 

 nearby are not expected to affect the project. No cumulative impacts are likely to occur 

 as a result of this action. 



13. Other Environmental Documents Pertinent to the Area 



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