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160 Species Name Status Habitat Occurrence Notes California wolverine (Gulo gulo luteus) Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus) Northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) FSS ST CFP Suitable habitat includes mixed conifer, red fir, and lodgepole habitats, and probably sub-alpine conifer, alpine dwarf shrub, wet meadow, and montane riparian habitats. Wolverine occurs in the Sierra Nevada from 4,300 to 10,800 feet; however, this species is extremely rare in California. The majority of recorded sightings are above 8,000 feet. CFP Suitable habitat includes most forest and shrub habitats associated with rock and/or riparian areas, usually no more than 0.6 mile from water. Suitable denning habitat includes hollow trees, snags, and other cavities. MIS Suitable habitat includes coniferous habitats from ponderosa pine through lodgepole pine forests and ripariandeciduous forest including the Sierra Nevada from 5,000 to 8,000 feet. The study area is within the known geographic and elevational range. While potential forest habitat for these species is present in the vicinity of the project, there are no documented mesocarnivore dens and no Forest Service buffer areas near the project. No species-specific relicensing surveys were conducted for this species and the species was not documented during terrestrial visual encounter surveys, nor were there any incidental sightings. The species has been documented by incidental observations of PCWA field personnel. No speciesspecific relicensing surveys were conducted in the project area for this species. The study area is within the known geographic and elevational range and suitable habitat is present. No species-specific relicensing surveys were conducted and the species was not documented during terrestrial visual encounter surveys, nor were there any incidental sightings.
161 Species Name Status Habitat Occurrence Notes Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) MIS Common to abundant, yearlong resident or migrant with a widespread distribution through most of California. Prefers a mosaic of various-aged vegetation that provides woody cover, meadow and shrubby openings, and free water. Mule deer migration routes and important habitat areas were documented during relicensing studies. For the Blue Canyon mule deer herd, fawning areas are located along the north shore of Hell Hole reservoir (about 0.5 mile east of French Meadows powerhouse), critical summer range habitat is present in the areas surrounding upper Hell Hole reservoir and French Meadows reservoir, critical winter range habitat is present at <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>Fork</strong> interbay and along Brushy Canyon adit road, holding areas are present along the northwest shore of Hell Hole reservoir, and migration routes are present in the vicinity of Hell Hole reservoir and French Meadows reservoir. For the Pacific mule deer herd, only critical summer range habitat is present in the area surrounding Hell Hole reservoir. Notes: CNDDB – California Natural Diversity Database Federal Status FT = Federal Threatened; FE = Federal Endangered; FC = Federal Candidate; FPD = Federal Proposed for Delisting; FSS = Forest Service Sensitive; MIS = Management Indicator Species; BCC = Federal bird of conservation concern; BEGEPA = Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act State Status SR = listed by California as Rare; ST = California Threatened; SE = California Endangered; SCT = Candidate for listing as California Threatened; SCE = Candidate for listing as California Endangered; CFP = California Fully Protected; CSC = California Species of Special Concern.
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