Appendix F Detailed Cover Type Tables - USDA Rural Development

Bemidji – Grand Rapids
Biological Assessment and Evaluation
Route 1 Alternative (Great Lakes Pipeline)
No DRM or DNR observations of this species are located within one mile of Route 1. No observations
were recorded during the EP survey, although appropriate habitat may be present. Hibernacula are not
known to be present within this route and are not likely present. The CNF does not track this species.
Forested habitat would be converted into open habitat, which could reduce the amount of appropriate
cover along this route. Additionally, this species may be especially sensitive to the loss of forested
wetlands. Forested wetlands would be converted to open habitats from the construction of Route 1.
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.
Route 2 Alternative (US 2)
No DRM or DNR observations of this species are located within one mile of Route 2. No observations
were recorded during the EP survey, although appropriate habitat may be present. Hibernacula are not
known to be present within this route and are not likely present. The CNF does not track this species.
Forested habitat would be converted into open habitat, which could reduce the amount of appropriate
cover along this route. Additionally, this species may be especially sensitive to the loss of forested
wetlands. Forested wetlands would be converted to open habitats from the construction of Route 2.
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.
Route 3 Alternative (Northern Route)
No DRM or DNR observations of this species are located within one mile of Route 3. No observations
were recorded during the BGR survey, although appropriate habitat may be present. Hibernacula are
not known to be present within this route and are not likely present. The CNF does not track this
species.
Forested habitat would be converted into open habitat, which could reduce the amount of appropriate
cover along this route. Additionally, this species may be especially sensitive to the loss of forested
wetlands. Forested wetlands would be converted to open habitats from the construction of Route 3.
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.
Direct Effects
Route 1 Alternative (Great Lakes Pipeline)
• CNF: Not listed.
• DNR and DRM: No impact. Hibernacula are not known to be present; all documented
observations are in the mining region of northeast Minnesota.
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