Appendix F Detailed Cover Type Tables - USDA Rural Development

Bemidji – Grand Rapids
Biological Assessment and Evaluation
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 this species were made during the EP survey of this route, although appropriate
habitat is likely present in many locations. The CNF and DNR do not track this species, but DRM reports
sightings of this species in the survey area.
Route 2 crosses several wetland and riparian zones which likely contain appropriate habitat for snapping
turtles. A minimal amount of wetland habitat would be converted to upland. Where forested wetlands
would be converted into open wetlands, more appropriate habitat for this species may be developed.
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)
Four observations of this species were made during the BGR field surveys of this route. Appropriate
habitat is likely present in many locations. The CNF and DNR do not track this species.
Route 3 crosses several wetland and riparian zones which likely contain appropriate habitat for snapping
turtles. A minimal amount of wetland habitat would be converted to upland. Where forested wetlands
would be converted into open wetlands, more appropriate habitat for this species may be developed.
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: 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 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: Not listed.
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