Appendix F Detailed Cover Type Tables - USDA Rural Development

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Bemidji – Grand Rapids Biological Assessment and Evaluation Route 2 Alternative (US 2) This alternative crosses numerous broad riparian corridors including the Necktie River, The Pike Bay channel, Sucker Creek, Portage Creek Six Mile Brook, Mississippi River, and Ball Club River. For those species adapted to open settings, project activities are likely to only have an impact in areas of direct power pole installation. • Six Botrychium minangense populations were observed in 6 locations during Enbridge and HDR surveys in this route. DNR data shows three populations of this species in Cass Lake along the Enbridge corridor. CNF indicates one population near a DNR point in Cass Lake. • Botrychium pallidum was observed in three new locations in HDR 2009 surveys along the north side of the tree strip located between the Enbridge corridor and the BNSF railroad. DNR records show eight records for this species along the Enbridge corridor. CNF point data indicates 12 populations of this species along the Enbridge corridor. • Enbridge corridor surveys in 2008 identified a cluster of Carpinus caroliniana south of the corridor near the intersection of Highway 10 and US 2. Neither the DNR nor the CNF track this species. • White pine is present in all age classes in a mix of forests along this route. • More than 65 individual Viola novae‐angliae plants were identified in two locations. One of these populations is present on private lands south of Zemple in the floodplain of Deer River. Woody and herbaceous species would be cleared within the work space of the project during construction and periodic maintenance will prevent future canopy closure. These activities will directly affect some of the known occurrences for species adapted to shaded conditions as areas will be exposed to additional direct sunlight. Species adapted to partial or full shade include Botrychium minganense and Carpinus caroliniana. Where clearing of canopy occurs, sun intolerant species of this guild are likely to be adversely effected, directly and indirectly. Prior to construction, field surveys will be conducted to identify individual occurrences of species in this guild and route shifts will take place if possible. Where impacts are unavoidable, the applicant will obtain necessary take permits and negotiate appropriate mitigation. Route 3 Alternative (Northern Route) This alternative crosses numerous broad riparian corridors including the Necktie River, The Pike Bay channel, Sucker Creek, Portage Creek Six Mile Brook, Mississippi River, and Ball Club River. • Botrychium pallidum was observed in four locations with at least 23 individuals identified within Route 3 in 2009. All observations were in or adjacent to lowland forests. • White pine is present in all age classes in a mix of forests along this route. • Sixty‐three individual Viola novae‐angliae were observed along one quarter mile segment within the right of way of Highway 6 on state forest land Woody and herbaceous species would be cleared within the work space of the project during construction and periodic maintenance will prevent future canopy closure. These activities will directly affect some of the known occurrences for species adapted to shaded conditions as areas will be exposed to additional direct sunlight. Species adapted to partial or full shade include Botrychium minganense and B. pallidum, though B. pallidum is also found in open habitats. Where clearing of canopy occurs, sunintolerant species of this guild are likely to be adversely effected, directly and indirectly. Prior to July 2010 Environmental Consequences Page 5‐83
Bemidji – Grand Rapids Biological Assessment and Evaluation construction, field surveys will be conducted to identify individual occurrences of species in this guild and route shifts will take place if possible. Where impacts are unavoidable, the applicant will obtain necessary take permits and negotiate appropriate mitigation. No Build Alternative The No Build Alternative would not alter the existing condition along any of the routes where existing utility corridors exist; No adverse impacts would occur. 5.3.4.3 Determination of Effects Route 1 Alternative (Great Lakes Pipeline) • CNF: The project may adversely impact individuals, but is not likely to result in a loss of viability in the Planning Area, nor cause a trend forward Federal listing. • DNR: The project may adversely impact individuals, but is not likely to result in a loss of viability in the Planning Area, nor cause a trend forward Federal listing. While Botrychium pallidum, Botrychium simplex, and Torreyochloa pallida are present or have been noted within the route, strict avoidance of all known populations and ability to span these populations will be observed. Adverse affects to B. pallidum and B. simplex could occur due to clearing activities and increased exposure to sunlight, but these species are known to persist and thrive in regenerating forest and shrublands. Where individuals or populations of these species are present within the clearing area of the transmission corridor, project activities may adversely impact individuals, but not likely to result in a loss of viability in the Planning Area, nor cause a trend forward Federal listing. Where impacts are unavoidable, the applicant will obtain necessary take permits and negotiate appropriate mitigation. • DRM: The project may adversely impact individuals, but is not likely to result in a loss of viability in the Planning Area, nor cause a trend forward Federal listing. Botrychium simplex, Botrychium pallidum, Carpinus caroliniana, Pinus strobus, Torreyochloa pallid, Ulmus americana, U. rubra and Viola novae‐angliae are present within the route. Botrychium simplex, Botrychium pallidum, and Carpinus caroliniana individuals would be adversely impacted where overhead canopy is cleared for construction, though all three species can occur and thrive under moderately shady conditions of regenerated shrubland. Pinus strobus, Ulmus Americana and U. rubra would be adversely impacted within the cleared corridor, and ongoing maintenance would preclude these species from achieving maturity. Route 2 Alternative (US 2) • CNF: The project may adversely impact individuals, but is not likely to result in a loss of viability in the Planning Area, nor cause a trend forward Federal listing. • DNR: The project may adversely impact individuals, but is not likely to result in a loss of viability in the Planning Area, nor cause a trend forward Federal listing. While Botrychium pallidum, Botrychium simplex and Torreyochloa pallida are present or have been noted within the route, strict avoidance of all known populations and ability to span these populations will be observed. Adverse affects to B. pallidum and B. simplex could occur due to clearing activities and increased exposure to sunlight, but these species are known to persist and thrive in regenerating forest and shrublands. Where individuals or populations of these species are present within the clearing area of the transmission corridor, project activities may adversely impact individuals, but not likely to result in a loss of viability in the Planning Area, nor cause a trend forward July 2010 Environmental Consequences Page 5‐84
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