Appendix F Detailed Cover Type Tables - USDA Rural Development

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Bemidji – Grand Rapids Biological Assessment and Evaluation • Botrychium dissectum was observed in one location during Enbridge surveys and in two locations during 2009 surveys along Route 2. • Botrychium pallidum was observed in three new locations in 2009 BGR surveys along the north side of the tree strip located between the Enbridge corridor and the BNSF railroad. DNR records show ten records for this species along the Enbridge corridor. CNF point data indicates 14 populations of this species along the Enbridge corridor. • CNF, DRM, and DNR data record a single observation of Botrychium rugulosum on Route 2 just west of the Mississippi River, a cluster along a mile long stretch within the Enbridge corridor north of Portage Lake and a record on the pipeline just west of Cass Lake. A new population of Botrychium rugulosum was observed once during 2009 BGR surveys in an area near the previously known location. • Six populations of Botrychium simplex were identified within this corridor during EP and HDR surveys. CNF data has right records of this species within Route 2. The DNR indicates eight known populations within Route 2. • Three populations of Hierochloe odorata were identified during 2008 and 2009 EP and HDR surveys in the Route 2 corridor along cleared rights‐of‐way. All of the species this guild are adapted to at least partial sunlight and some species to full sun. Prior to construction, field surveys will be conducted to identify populations of species in this guild. Where possible, populations will be spanned, and maintenance will allow for regrowth of short stature species. Individuals of this guild may experience adverse affects where these individuals have adapted to partial shade environments. Where impacts are unavoidable, the applicant will obtain necessary take permits and negotiate appropriate mitigation. Route 3 Alternative (Northern Route) Suitable habitat occurs for plants of the forest openings/exposed soils and grasslands guild along portions of all the alternatives as all alternatives follow existing utility corridor alignments. • Botrychium dissectum was observed in one location on the Leech Lake Reservation along Highway 6 southwest of Bowstring Lake in an upland location under clear powerline corridor. • Botrychium pallidum was observed in four locations with at least 23 individuals identified within Route 3 in 2009. • Botrychium rugulosum was observed in two locations in 2009 surveys along Route 3, within a cleared corridor and in lowland hardwood forest. • One hundred thirty‐six (136) Botrychium simplex individual plants were observed in six locations on Route 3 in cleared corridors generally in transitional areas between upland and lowland hardwood forest. All of the species this guild are adapted to at least partial sunlight and some species to full sun. Prior to construction, field surveys will be conducted to identify populations of species in this guild. Where possible, populations will be spanned, and maintenance will allow for regrowth of short stature species. Individuals of this guild may experience adverse affects where these individuals have adapted to partial shade environments. Where impacts are unavoidable, the applicant will obtain necessary take permits and negotiate appropriate mitigation. July 2010 Environmental Consequences Page 5‐107
Bemidji – Grand Rapids Biological Assessment and Evaluation No Build Alternative Alternative 4 will not change the existing condition. 5.3.8.3 Determination of Effects Route 1 Alternative (Great Lakes Pipeline) • CNF: No effect or beneficial effect. • DNR: No effect. Botrychium pallidum, B. rugulosum, and B. simplex are known to occur on Route 1. Where individuals or populations of these species are present within the clearing area of the transmission corridor, adverse effects may occur adjacent to clearing. While these species are adapted to openings, individuals may be adversely affected where clearing of canopy takes place above individuals adapted to shaded habitat. These species tend to populate the southern, shaded edge of clearings and will likely find habitat and occupy this future edge of the widened corridors.DRM: No effect or beneficial effect. Botrychium dissectum, B. pallidum, B. rugulosum, and B. simplex are known to occur on Route 1. Where individuals or populations of these species are present within the clearing area of the transmission corridor, adverse effects may occur adjacent to clearing. While the species B. dissectum, B. pallidum, B. rugulosum and B. simplex are adapted to openings, individuals may be adversely affected where clearing of canopy takes place above individuals adapted to shaded habitat. These species tend to populate the southern, shaded edge of clearings and will likely find habitat and occupy this future edge of the widened corridors. • DRM: No effect or beneficial effect. Botrychium dissectum, B. pallidum, B. rugulosum, and B. simplex are known to occur on Route 1. Where individuals or populations of these species are present within the clearing area of the transmission corridor, adverse effects may occur adjacent to clearing. While the species B. dissectum, B. pallidum, B. rugulosum, and B. simplex are adapted to openings, individuals may be adversely affected where clearing of canopy takes place above individuals adapted to shaded habitat. These species tend to populate the southern, shaded edge of clearings and will likely find habitat and occupy this future edge of the widened corridors. Route 2 Alternative (US 2) • CNF: No effect or beneficial effect. 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: No effect. Botrychium pallidum, B. rugulosum, and B. simplex are known to occur on Route 2. Where individuals or populations of these species are present within the clearing area of the transmission corridor, adverse effects may occur adjacent to clearing. While these species are adapted to openings, individuals may be adversely affected where clearing of canopy takes place above individuals adapted to shaded habitat. These species tend to populate the southern, shaded edge of clearings and will likely find habitat and occupy this future edge of the widened corridors. • DRM: No effect or beneficial effect. Botrychium dissectum, B. pallidum, B. rugulosum, B. simplex, and Hierochloe odorata are known to occur on Route 2. Where individuals or populations of these species are present within the clearing area of the transmission corridor, adverse effects may occur adjacent to clearing. While the species B. dissectum, B. pallidum, B. rugulosum, and B. simplex are adapted to openings, individuals may be adversely affected where clearing of canopy takes place above individuals adapted to shaded habitat. These species tend to populate July 2010 Environmental Consequences Page 5‐108
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