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BMP ID: 1991
Title: Timing restrictions on surface use in winter habitat
Text: "Allow no surface use activities within crucial sage grouse wintering areas during 1 December-31 March." [See attached map]
Source Publication Name: Management Plan and Conservation Strategies for Sage Grouse in Montana
Citation Section:
Citation Page: 61
Supplemental Documents: Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Sage-Grouse Winter Habitat — Map L -Greater Sage Grouse Winter Habitat
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: 2009-04-14 15:35 UTC