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BMP ID: 74
Title: Avoid riparian vegetation and sensitive habitats protected under stipulations
Text: "Sensitive habitats including wetlands and some riparian areas are also protected from direct disturbance under current stipulations on BLM land that restrict surface occupancy. In such cases riparian vegetation or other sensitive habitats should be avoided."
Source Publication Name: Coal Bed Methane Primer: New Source of Natural Gas
Citation Section:
Citation Page: 56
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation
2535 St. Johns Ave.
Billings, Montana  59102  United States
Phone: (406) 656-0040     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact:  
 
Categories: Aquatic and Riparian Values
Wildlife
Location: Western Region
Species:
• Aquatic/Riparian Species
Vegetation Types:
• Riparian
General Comments:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2009-02-04 13:04 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-08-12 11:12 UTC