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) No observations of heather voles were made during BGR surveys of this route, although appropriate habitat may exist. The CNF, DRM and DNR do not track this species. A minimal amount of wetland habitat, including spruce wetlands would be converted to open wetlands. This could reduce the amount of appropriate habitat available for heather voles. 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 and DRM: No effect. The range of this species in Minnesota is restricted to Lake and Cook Counties in the extreme northeastern corner of the state. Route 2 Alternative (US 2) • CNF: Not listed. • DNR and DRM: No effect. The range of this species in Minnesota is restricted to Lake and Cook Counties in the extreme northeastern corner of the state. Route 3 Alternative (Northern Route) • CNF: Not listed. • DNR and DRM: No effect. The range of this species in Minnesota is restricted to Lake and Cook Counties in the extreme northeastern corner of the state. 5.2.3.5 Franklin’s Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus franklinii) According to the DRM, Franklin’s ground squirrels are known to occur within the Study Area where grassy, open habitats are present. Direct & Indirect Effects Transmission line construction in grassland habitats would remove a minimal amount of herbaceous habitat per structure. Additionally, temporary impacts to vegetation would occur during construction, which could disturb the species composition of the grassland. Heavy equipment can crush or collapse burrows, if present. Transmission line structures placed in open habitats can create potential raptor perches which can be used for hunting. This may afford raptors additional hunting opportunities, which may negatively affect Franklin’s ground squirrels. Route 1 Alternative (Great Lakes Pipeline) No observations of Franklin’s ground squirrels were made during the EP surveys of this route, although appropriate habitat is present. The CNF and DNR do not track this species. July 2010 Environmental Consequences Page 5‐57
Bemidji – Grand Rapids Biological Assessment and Evaluation A minimal amount of grassland habitat would be removed as a result of transmission line structure placement. Right‐of‐way clearing would increase the area of grassland habitat available for this species. It is unlikely that all grasslands within the Study Area would support the conditions favored by Franklin’s ground squirrels. 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 observations of Franklin’s ground squirrels were made during the EP surveys of this route. According to the DRM, Franklin’s ground squirrels are known to occur in Bena where appropriate habitat is present, especially near the railroad tracks. The CNF and DNR do not track this species, but DRM has observed it in several locations. A minimal amount of grassland habitat would be removed as a result of transmission line structure placement. Right‐of‐way clearing would increase the area of grassland habitat available for this species. It is unlikely that all grasslands within the Study Area would support the conditions favored by Franklin’s ground squirrels. 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 observations of Franklin’s ground squirrels were made during the BGR surveys of this route, although appropriate habitat may be present. The CNF and DNR do not track this species. A minimal amount of grassland habitat would be removed as a result of transmission line structure placement. Right‐of‐way clearing would increase the area of grassland habitat available for this species. It is unlikely that all grasslands within the Study Area would support the conditions favored by Franklin’s ground squirrels. 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. July 2010 Environmental Consequences Page 5‐58
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