Chapters 3 and 4. 



> Habitat which is important to Moose, may be degraded by the proposed action 



An increase in hunter access due to additional roads under the action alternatives could 

 produce a negative impact on the resident moose population. This issue will receive 

 further analysis in Chapters 3 and 4. 



> The proposed action may impact threatened, endangered or sensitive animal 

 species. 



Threatened and Endangered Species 



The project area contains cover types, which could provide needed security and feeding 

 cover for animal species of special concern. The following species and their habitat 

 needs will be analyzed: Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Grizzly Bear, Gray Wolf and 

 Lynx. 



Preferred habitat for both the Bald Eagle and Peregrine Falcon does not occur in the 

 project or analysis area. It is unlikely that either species would occur in the project or 

 analysis areas. Neither species would be affected directly, indirectly or cumulatively, by 

 any of the proposed alternatives. Further analysis is not necessary for either species. 



Gray wolves (Federally-endangered) have occurred recently in southwestern Montana, 

 and could use the proposal area. Wolves forage on small mammals and big game, and are 

 associated with winter range areas that produce big game carrion. No winter range occurs 

 in the proposal area. Although wolves could use the proposal area, it does not provide 

 preferred habitat for the species. This issue will receive further analysis in Chapters 3 and 

 4. 



Grizzly Bear and Lynx habitat does occur within the vicinity of the project so both of 

 these species will be analyzed in Chapters 3 and 4. 



Sensitive Species 



Habitat offered by the project area provides opportunities for the following species to use 

 this area. Black-backed woodpecker, flammulated owl, and boreal owl, they will be 

 further discussed in Chapters 3 and 4. 



Other Sensitive Species 



The following are other sensitive species that occur on lands administered by the 

 Southwestern Land Office. DNRC assessed potential habitat in the project area and the 



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