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BMP ID: 1981
Title: Minimize ground disturbance in habitat
Text: "Minimize ground disturbance in sagebrush stands with documented use by sage grouse: a) breeding habitat-the lek and associated stands of sagebrush, b) nesting habitat-stands of sagebrush within 2 miles of a lek, and c) wintering habitat-sagebrush stands with documented winter use by sage grouse with portions that would remain above the snow even during years of deep-snow conditions."
Source Publication Name: Management Plan and Conservation Strategies for Sage Grouse in Montana
Citation Section:
Citation Page: 61
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: Rick Northop
Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks
P.O. Box 200701
Helena, Montana  59620  United States
Phone:(406) 444-5633     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Wildlife
Location: Montana
Species:
• Sage grouse
Vegetation Types:
• Shrub lands
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-02-05 23:26 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-02-05 23:26 UTC