Appendix F Detailed Cover Type Tables - USDA Rural Development

Bemidji – Grand Rapids
Biological Assessment and Evaluation
Route 3 Alternative (Northern Route)
No DNR, DRM, or CNF observations are available for this species. No observations of pine martens were
made during the BGR survey of this route, although appropriate habitat may be present.
Forested habitat would be removed as a result of Route 3 construction, which could reduce the amount
of appropriate habitat available for this species. Impacts to individuals and appropriate habitat areas will
be minimized by using BMPs during construction activities. 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: Not listed.
• DNR: Not listed.
• 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: Not listed.
• DNR: Not listed.
• 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: Not listed.
• DNR: Not listed.
• 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.
5.2.3.3 Northern Myotis (Myotis septentrionalis)
Northern myotis are known to occur in Northern Minnesota in forests near appropriate hibernacula.
This species may occur in areas of appropriate habitat.
Direct & Indirect Effects
Construction of transmission line infrastructure requires the permanent removal of trees within the
ROW. Forested wetlands would be converted into open habitat.
Human activity along the chosen route will be high during construction when compared to nearby areas
of unfragmented habitat. This may prevent northern myotis from using suitable habitat along the ROW,
especially if individuals have a low tolerance for humans.
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