Appendix F Detailed Cover Type Tables - USDA Rural Development

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Bemidji – Grand Rapids Biological Assessment and Evaluation Route 3 Alternative (Northern Route) Five CNF observations of Connecticut warblers have been made within one mile of Route 3. Additionally, 22 observations of this species were made within this route during the BGR survey. This species is not tracked by the DNR. Observations are largely restricted to black spruce and tamarack bogs, where appropriate habitat likely exists in large enough of an area to support breeding. In these areas, the amount of appropriate habitat for Connecticut warblers in the Study Area would be reduced as a result of removal of forest cover. Impacts to individuals and appropriate habitat areas will be minimized by applying BMPs to construction activities. If an active nest is found during construction, potential impacts and avoidance will be assessed and coordinated with the appropriate agencies. No Build Alternative The no build alternative would maintain the existing conditions along each alternative. No habitat impact would occur. Determination of Effects Route 1 Alternative (Great Lakes Pipeline) • CNF and DRM: May adversely impact individuals, but not likely to result in a loss of viability in the Planning Area, nor cause a trend toward Federal listing. Appropriate breeding habitat area would be reduced as a result of timber removal. • DNR: Not listed. Route 2 Alternative (US 2) • CNF and DRM: May adversely impact individuals, but not likely to result in a loss of viability in the Planning Area, nor cause a trend toward Federal listing. Appropriate breeding habitat area would be reduced as a result of timber removal. • DNR: Not listed. Route 3 Alternative (Northern Route) • CNF and DRM: May adversely impact individuals, but not likely to result in a loss of viability in the Planning Area, nor cause a trend toward Federal listing. Appropriate breeding habitat area would be reduced as a result of timber removal. • DNR: Not listed. 5.2.1.15 Black‐backed Woodpecker (Picoides arcticus) Black‐backed woodpeckers are known to occur in the Study Area in spruce stands and burned areas when available. Direct & Indirect Effects Construction of transmission line infrastructure requires the permanent removal of trees within the ROW. As a cavity nester, this species may attempt nesting in wooden transmission line structures (Birds of North America, 2009). Human activity along the chosen route will be high during construction when compared to nearby areas of unfragmented habitat. This may prevent black‐backed woodpeckers from using suitable habitat along the ROW, especially if individuals have a low tolerance for humans. July 2010 Environmental Consequences Page 5‐37
Bemidji – Grand Rapids Biological Assessment and Evaluation Route 1 Alternative (Great Lakes Pipeline) One CNF and DRM observation of this species is located within Route 1 and three observations are located within one mile. An additional single observation was made within this route during the EP surveys. The DNR does not track this species. These observations were made in coniferous forest habitats, which may contain sufficient breeding conditions. In these areas, the amount of appropriate habitat for black‐backed woodpeckers would be reduced as a result of removal of forest cover. Impacts to individuals and appropriate habitat areas will be minimized by applying BMPs, including the following: • To limit impacts to breeding activity, there would be no activities in stands with known occurrences during the breeding season from March 1 to August 31. • Any known nests found during project implementation would be protected with a 200‐foot buffer from March 1 to August 31 or until the young have fledged. (see section 8.0) to construction activities. If an active nest is found during construction, potential impacts and avoidance will be assessed and coordinated with the appropriate agencies. Route 2 Alternative (US 2) One CNF and DRM documented observation of a black‐backed woodpecker has been made within Route 2 and two observations are located within one mile. One additional observation was made during the EP surveys. The DNR does not track this species. These observations were made in coniferous forest habitats, which may contain sufficient breeding conditions. In these areas, the amount of appropriate habitat for black‐backed woodpeckers would be reduced as a result of removal of forest cover. Impacts to individuals and appropriate habitat areas will be minimized by applying BMPs, including the following: • To limit impacts to breeding activity, there would be no activities in stands with known occurrences during the breeding season from March 1 to August 31. • Any known nests found during project implementation would be protected with a 200‐foot buffer from March 1 to August 31 or until the young have fledged. (see section 8.0) to construction activities. If an active nest is found during construction, potential impacts and avoidance will be assessed and coordinated with the appropriate agencies. Route 3 Alternative (Northern Route) One CNF observation of black‐backed woodpeckers has been made within one mile of Route 3. During the BGR surveys, three additional observations of this species were made. The DNR does not track this species. These observations were made in coniferous forest habitats, which may contain sufficient breeding conditions. In these areas, the amount of appropriate habitat for black‐backed woodpeckers would be reduced as a result of removal of forest cover. Impacts to individuals and appropriate habitat areas will be minimized by applying BMPs, including the following: • To limit impacts to breeding activity, there would be no activities in stands with known occurrences during the breeding season from March 1 to August 31. July 2010 Environmental Consequences Page 5‐38
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