| BMP ID: |
2003 |
| Title: |
Timing restriction on activity near lek. |
| Text: |
"Utilize a 6.9 km (4 mile) buffer around leks to protect nesting and brood rearing habitat for a minimum of 70% of the nesting hens associated with a lek from March 1 through June 30. This protection should apply to both initial development and subsequent production and maintenance operations." |
| Source Publication Name: |
Agency Position -- Sage-Grouse Conservation and Energy Development |
| Citation Section: |
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| Citation Page: |
5 |
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| Usage Type: |
Recommended |
| Timing: |
• Construction / Siting / Design
• Drilling
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
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| Oil / Gas Field: |
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| Surface Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Mineral Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Primary Contact: |
Rick Northop
Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks
P.O. Box 200701
Helena, Montana 59620 United States |
| Phone: | (406) 444-5633 |
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| Categories: |
Wildlife
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| Location: |
Montana |
| Species: |
• Sage grouse
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| Vegetation Types: |
• Shrub lands
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| General Comments: |
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| Cost-Benefit Analysis: |
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| Date Entered: |
2009-02-05 23:26 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2009-02-05 23:26 UTC |
