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BMP ID: 7718
Title: Maintain buffer around Merlin nests during nesting season
Text: Species, Merlin: Spatial Buffer (miles), 0.5; Seasonal Buffer, 4/1-8/31
Source Publication Name: Vernal Field Office: Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan
Citation Section: APPENDIX 10-Raptor Best Management Practices
Citation Page: A13
Supplemental Documents: UTAH FIELD OFFICE GUIDELINES FOR RAPTOR PROTECTION FROM HUMAN AND LAND USE DISTURBANCES
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Construction / Siting / Design
• Drilling
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
Primary Contact: BLM - Moab Field Office
82 Dogwood Avenue
Moab, Utah  84532-2968  USA
Phone:(435) 259-2100     Alt. Phone:
Fax:(435) 259-2106     E-mail:utmbmail@blm.gov
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Wildlife
Location: Utah
Species:
• Merlin
Vegetation Types:
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2010-08-19 10:41 UTC
Last Updated: 2010-08-19 10:41 UTC