MODULE #1 Baseline Documentation Report Training Module

Monitoring Recommendations: The BDR should recommend what to monitor, thefrequency of monitoring needs, and recommended methodology.References and Additional Information: Provide reference to planning documents andstudies that include the property or general area.Photographic documentation: This is a photographic record of the protected propertythat is periodically updated. This section should include photos that are easily replicable(from roads or permanent features, or using GPS waypoints).A. Photos should be numbered and a compass direction should be includedto note the direction the photo was taken.B. Include captions or a photograph index with descriptions.C. Include photographs of manmade structures, representative vegetationcommunities, and existing impacts to the property.Maps:A. Photo documentation map (note location of all photopoints).B. Road map, general location map for directions to property.C. Current aerial photo or satellite image of property (including boundariesmarked).D. Topographical map of property (with boundaries marked).E. Map identifying human modifications and improvements (it is importantto show the entire length of linear features such asroads/trails/pipelines etc.).F. Map of easement area within property (if different) or a maphighlighting areas with specific restrictions (i.e., riparian buffer areas,rare species habitats).G. Stand maps or forest type maps, or farm maps, if available.H. Map of natural communities.I. General soils map.19Appendix: Copy of the signed, recorded easement documentSigned Copy of Owner Acknowledgement of Condition (Property ConditionCertification form): This document acknowledges that the landowner agrees with the BDRand the condition of the property at the time an easement is placed on the property. Thedocument may also used as a schedule to the Conservation Easement and copies should besigned by the landowner and land trust at closing.