approximately 15 miles NE of the affected area. Thus, the proposed 

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

 this species. 



1.10.2.2.2.2 Townsend's Big-eared Bat 



There is concern that timber harvest activities would disturb 

 Townsend's big-eared bats. This species requires caves, caverns, or 

 old mines for hibemacula, habitat attributes that do not occur within 

 the affected area. No such structures are listed in the affected area on 

 USGS 7.5' maps. As a result, the occurrence of this species is 

 unlikely, and the risk of direct, indirect, or cumulative effects is low to 

 this species from the proposed action. 



1 . 10.2.2.3 Other Sensitive Species 



1.10.2.2.3.1 Coeur d'Alene Salamander 



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

 This species requires waterfall spray zones, cascading streams, or talus 

 near such water features. There are no known areas of waterfalls, or 

 splash zones within the affected area. Thus, the proposed action 

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

 species. 



1.10.2.2.3.2 Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse 



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

 The nearest known population of Columbian Sharp-tailed grouse 

 occurs near Ovando, MT. Thus, the proposed action would have low 

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



1.10.2.2.3.3 Common Loon 



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

 The common loon requires lakes and ponds for breeding. The nearest 

 pond or lake is located approximately 4 miles SW of the affected area. 

 However, the proposed harvest would occur far enough away from the 

 pond so that effects of the proposed activity to this species would be 

 minimized. 



1.10.2.2.3.4 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 project area. Thus, the 

 proposed action would have low risk of direct, indirect, or cumulative 

 effects to this species. 



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