Appendix F Detailed Cover Type Tables - USDA Rural Development

Bemidji – Grand Rapids
Biological Assessment and Evaluation
Route 2 Alternative (US 2)
No CNF, DRM, or DNR documented observations of four‐toed salamanders are located within one mile
of Route 2. No observations of this species were made during the EP surveys of this route, although
appropriate habitat may be present.
This species may be especially sensitive to the conversion of forested wetlands to open habitats.
Minimal habitat loss would occur as a result of forest removal.
Impacts to individuals and appropriate habitat areas will be minimized by using BMPs during
construction in wetlands to minimize impacts to these areas. If an individual is found during
construction, potential impacts and avoidance will be assessed and coordinated with the appropriate
agencies.
Route 3 Alternative (Northern Route)
No CNF or DNR documented observations of four‐toed salamanders are located within one mile of
Route 3. No observations of this species were made during the BGR surveys of this route, although
appropriate habitat may be present.
This species may be especially sensitive to the conversion of forested wetlands to open habitats.
Minimal habitat loss would occur as a result of forest removal.
Impacts to individuals and appropriate habitat areas will be minimized by using BMPs during
construction in wetlands to minimize impacts to these areas. If an individual 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 adverse or
beneficial impact would occur.
Determination of Effects
Route 1 Alternative (Great Lakes Pipeline)
• CNF, DNR 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. Some individuals may be
subjected to habitat loss.
Route 2 Alternative (US 2)
• CNF, DNR 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. Some individuals may be
subjected to habitat loss.
Route 3 Alternative (Northern Route)
• CNF, DNR 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. Some individuals may be
subjected to habitat loss.
5.2.2.2 Red‐backed salamander (Plethodon cinerus)
Red‐backed salamanders are known to occur within the Study Area in appropriate forested habitats.
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