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BMP ID: 1867
Title: Timing restrictions on activity near lek
Text: Breeding Habitat: Lek Habitat: "The following activities should be restricted as stated from mid-March through late-May (precise dates should be obtained from a local biologist). Any activities that could be categorized as "line of sight" or in direct view of the lek would need to follow more restrictive guidelines than situations where a topographical configuration interrupts the line of sight. Direct line of sight activities should be limited to > 300 feet from the edge of the lek. If topographical features interrupt the line of sight, the aforementioned distance can be reduced to 150 feet. Human activities that would be repetitive (occurring every day, or every other day) could be more detrimental than activities or disturbances that occur sporadically or occur equal to or less than 1 time/week."
Source Publication Name: Gunnison Sage-Grouse Rangewide Conservation Plan
Citation Section: Appendix I: GUSG Disturbance Guidelines
Citation Page: I-7
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Construction / Siting / Design
• Drilling
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Colorado Division of Wildlife, Southwest Division
300 West New York Ave.
Gunnison, Colorado  81230  United States
Phone:(970) 641-7060     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Wildlife
Location: Colorado
Species:
• Sage grouse
Vegetation Types:
• Shrub lands
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-02-05 23:26 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-08-07 11:15 UTC