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Bemidji – Grand Rapids Biological Assessment and Evaluation 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 pallida, Ulmus americana, U. rubra and Viola novae‐angliaie are present within the route. Botrychium simplex, Botrychium pallidum, 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 growth to maturity for these species. Route 3 Alternative (Northern Route) • 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 is present within the route, strict avoidance of all known populations and ability to span these populations will be observed. Adverse affects to B. pallidum could occur due to clearing activities and increased exposure to sunlight, but this species is 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. Viola novae‐angliae is present within the route within the Leech Lake Reservation Boundary yet is known to thrive in open conditions as well as shaded habitats. Botrychium pallidum individuals would be adversely impacted where overhead canopy is cleared for construction, though this species can occur and thrive under moderately shady conditions of regenerated shrubland. Where impacts are unavoidable, the applicant will obtain necessary take permits and negotiate appropriate mitigation. No Build Alternative Alternative 4 will not change the existing condition. Mitigation Known populations of listed plant species will be resurveyed and protective fencing placed prior to construction activities after the final route has been chosen, and centerline identified. Where possible, the route will shift within the 1,000‐foot‐wide route corridor to avoid known populations. Where route shifting is not possible, the Applicants will seek take permits and negotiate appropriate mitigation with the agencies. 5.3.5 Lowland Forest This guild includes 22 TE plant species that have potential to be found within these communities: July 2010 Environmental Consequences Page 5‐85
Bemidji – Grand Rapids Biological Assessment and Evaluation • Botrychium dissectum – dissected grape fern • Botrychium lanceolatum var. angustisegmentum – lance‐leaf or triangle grape fern • Botrychium minganense – Mingan’s moonwort • Botrychium oneidense – blunt‐lobed grape fern • Botrychium simplex – least grape fern • Carpinus caroliniana – blue beech • Carya cordiformis – bitternut hickory • Celtis occidentalis – Hackberry • Dryopteris goldiana – Goldie’s wood fern • Juglans cinerea – butternut • Listera auriculata – auricled twayblade • Malaxis monophyllos var. brachypoda – white adder’s mouth orchid • Malaxis paludosa – bog adder’s mouth orchid • Mitchella repens – partridge‐berry • Polemonium occidentale var. lacustre – Western Jacob’s ladder • Pinus strobus – white pine • Taxus canadensis – Canada yew • Torreyochloa pallida – Torrey’s Manna‐grass • Ulmus americana ‐ American elm • Ulmus rubra – Slippery elm • Viola novae‐angliae – New England violet • Waldsteinia fragarioides – barren strawberry 5.3.5.1 Description of Habitat <strong>Type</strong> This forested wetland type is typically dominated by hardwoods adapted to wet conditions where hydrology is at or near the ground surface for significant portions of the growing season. These forests are usually located on peaty soils in small closed depressions or at the margins of large peatlands. Canopy cover is complete to interrupted and usually dominated by black ash or quaking aspen, with moderate amounts of white cedar, balsam fir, yellow birch, paper birch, and red maple, with tamarack often present. Shrub and subcanopy layers are often dominated by black ash, with speckled alder and American elm common. Prior to settlement and logging, this was a natural community with infrequent catastrophic disturbance, usually localized windthrow. Tamarack and white spruce become more common in maturing stands. 5.3.5.2 Direct and Indirect Effects Winter construction using matting and removal of excavated material from pole locations will limit the potential indirect effects to hydrology and soil disturbance. Where appropriate, summer construction will be performed using matting in wetland areas, limiting soil disturbance to temporary surface effects. July 2010 Environmental Consequences Page 5‐86
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