Alternative B would be the most effective for protecting the special status species, vegetation, and wildlife winter and transition habitat values of concern in the Rattlesnake Mountain area. This alternative would result in the least habitat fragmentation due to surface disturbance and the smallest potential for invasive species infestation. Alternative B also would result in the greatest restrictions on mineral development, ROW authorizations, renewable energy development, and surface-disturbing activities. Alternatives A, C, and D would allow mineral development and would be less restrictive to travel and surface disturbance. Alternative D would be more restrictive of ROWs than alternatives A and C. Alternative C would be the least restrictive for oil and gas development and ROW authorizations (including renewable energy development), and may therefore result in the greatest potential for adverse impacts to the values of concern. Alternatives A and D would result in the greatest potential for adverse impacts to wildlife due to travel-related disturbance during sensitive times of the year.