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The river site (CA-SJO-0043) extends beyond the project area to the east. San Joaquin County personnel should take note of this if the area is to be developed beyond its historic farming use. A survey of the proposed access road south of the river should be completed to avoid impact to the two sites previously recorded in the vicinity. All areas that are considered of high archaeological sensitivity should be under the protection of a third party professional organization. All areas of high sensitivity should be fenced during construction activities. Residents of the project should be informed of the significance of the area and alerted to the potential vandalism which occurs with archaeological sites. DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME (,Letter dated 6/15/93) VALLEY ELDERBERRY LONGHORN BEETLE Avoid, preserve,and enhance Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetles and their habitats whenever possible. A wildlife goal for the Buckeye Ranch project is to establish two distinct Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle sanctuaries on the property: an approximately 15 acre site within the live oak forest and another 10 acres within the live oak restoration area. In the event any transplanting of shrubs or planting of additional stems is necessary, the planting will take place within these two designated sanctuaries. In addition,the mitigation program suggested by the California Department of Fish and Game in the February 26, 1993, General Compensation Guidelinesfor the Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle will be followed. GREATER SANDHILL CRANE The removal of the proposed equestrian complex, and the overall restoration plan for this area, including grassland and seasonal wetland habitats,may provide habitat conditions for this species. WETLANDS The applicant proposes to avoid wetland impacts wherever possible. Any loss of wetlands habitat will be mitigated through coordination with the Army corps of Engineers. The applicant proposes to: - Increase the amount of functional seasonal wetlands by approximately30 acres. - Create five acres of new vernal pool and ephemeral seasonal wetland habitat. 10