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Bowers Field Wildlife Hazard Management Plan <br />concluded that this practice did not appear to be a significant hazardous wildlife attractant <br />and it likely helps manage the vegetation. <br />ELN may continue this practice until it deems it undesirable. <br />5.3 Fencing <br />An appropriate wildlife fence (one that includes a buried apron) is the best approach to <br />exclude coyotes and deer from airfields. Even still, coyotes and other small mammals <br />can breach most wildlife fences. Vehicle and pedestrian gates and culverts/creeks going <br />under the fence are typical weak areas. In some cases, coyotes have learned to climb 8- <br />foot fences with 3-strand barbed-wire outriggers. <br />The existing fence at ELN is not a true wildlife fence, but it is robust enough to exclude <br />deer and elk. It does not have a buried apron and there are gaps under several of the gates <br />that coyotes can fit through. Only 1 coyote was observed during the WHE (outside the <br />AOA fence), but some coyote sign was observed inside the AOA. <br />There is not an immediate need to alter the AOA fence. If coyote activity inside the <br />AOA increases to an unacceptable level, ELN will identify and correct the breaches. <br />5.4 Construction Activities <br />Construction and landscaping activities on and near the airport could impact the presence <br />of hazardous wildlife at the airfield. Pertinent development/construction projects on and <br />within the 10,000-foot FAA separation criteria will be reviewed in attempt to prevent the <br />creation of hazardous wildlife attractants that could negatively impact aviation safety at <br />ELN. ELN may consult with USDA WS or another FAA -approved airport wildlife <br />biologist to ensure that vegetation unattractive to hazardous wildlife are used for on -site <br />and off -site projects. <br />5.5 Remove or Modify Perching/Nesting Structures <br />Birds use many structures on an airport for perching, but most often perch on the ground. <br />ELN may remove unnecessary structures (e.g., old buildings and signage) if hazardous <br />birds are routinely using them as perches. Active nesting by hazardous birds will be <br />discouraged by harassment and/or removal/modification of nest sites. <br />5.6 Priorities for Habitat Management and Target Dates <br />5-3 <br />31 December 2024 <br />