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General Types of Conservation EasementAgreement RestrictionsTypes of Information to Consider for DataCollectionAdditional ConsiderationsNo Break/No DrainShall not cause or allow any alteration to theland, including pumping, burning, drainage,conversion, tillage of or filling in of the wetlandsor uplands; Map the location and size of anywetlands or natural habitat. Describe and map any previouslyaltered wetlands or waterbodies. Map any cleared and/or cultivatedland.No Vegetation RemovalShall not remove, destroy or cut or allow theremoval, destruction or cutting of trees, shrubsor other vegetation; Indicate the location and size of anywoodlots. Describe any disturbed loggingareas or pre-existing evidence ofcutting. Map the major vegetationcommunities (i.e. ELC) on theproperty and show theirboundaries. Describe these communities(indicate location, dominantspecies, and the functions theyserve such as linkage, attenuation ofwater flow, habitat, and so on). List the rare, unusual or sensitiveflora and fauna which have beenreported in the area by thelandowner and by past studies aswell as the species you observe onthe property. What is the status ofthese species locally, regionally andprovincially? Describe the natural and humanmadehabitat on the property. Howcommon is this habitat in the If a particular plant species is not protectedby the conservation easement agreementthrough the restrictions, it may not be,necessary to provide specific measurementsof that species in the baseline. However, theland trust may want to documentendangered, threatened, rare and significantspecies and it may want to maintain theirexact location confidential. Relation to existing forest management plans23
General Types of Conservation EasementAgreement RestrictionsTypes of Information to Consider for DataCollectionAdditional ConsiderationsNo Introduction of Plants and AnimalsShall not introduce non-native plant or animalspecies within the Landsecological region where theproperty is situated? Describe the location and type ofnon-native vegetation observed onthe property. To provide the basis for monitoring andevaluating the success of any weedmanagement, invasive plant infestationsshould be GPSed in the centre and aroundthe perimeter and an estimate of plantdensity givenNo Hunting, Fishing and TrappingShall not use or allow the Lands to be used forcommercial or sport hunting, fishing or trapping;Habitat RestorationShall allow wetland restoration….Shall restore cultivated land to native plantspecies… Describe any evidence of pasthunting, fishing and trapping. Map and describe the disturbedareas to be restored. Explain the goals and requirementsfor restoration. This may require documenting anecdotalinformation from the landowner on pastpractices This may require a restoration ormanagement plan specific to the habitatrestoration area, however this can bereferred to in the BDR and completedseparately.24Shall reforest cleared land….
Page 3: GLOSSARYAffirmative obligations - A
Page 6 and 7: WHEN SHOULD THE BDR BE COMPLETED?BD
Page 8 and 9: WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THE BDR?BDRS FO
Page 10 and 11: WHAT ARE THE CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF
Page 12 and 13: When affirmative obligations are ad
Page 14 and 15: HOW SHOULD BASELINE DATA BE COLLECT
Page 16 and 17: WHERE SHOULD THE BDR BE STORED?Land
Page 18 and 19: APPENDIX A: BASELINE DOCUMENTATION
Page 20 and 21: Monitoring Recommendations: The BDR
Page 22 and 23: General Types of Conservation Easem
Page 26 and 27: General Types of Conservation Easem
Page 28 and 29: Land Use:C. Other ecological or her
Page 30 and 31: TreePlantationBeaverCutting/Floodin
Page 41 and 42: APPENDIX D: SAMPLE BASELINE DOCUMEN
Page 43 and 44: INTRODUCTIONThe East Hays Conservat
Page 45 and 46: historically used for irrigation of
Page 47 and 48: Figure 1.Map showing the location o
Page 49 and 50: East Hayes Management Plan9
Page 51 and 52: i. ACA - Prepare, plant, and mainta
Page 53 and 54: OHV use and access will be permitte
Page 55 and 56: Management PartnersAlberta Conserva
Page 57 and 58: APPENDIX B - IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 20
Page 59 and 60: c. Establish aminimum of 2acres of
Page 61 and 62: c. Install lockedgate at SWaccess.f
Page 63 and 64: shelterbeltlocation)Plant trees ina
Page 65 and 66: d. Install 1 ACAConservationSite at
Page 67 and 68: applicable and ifavailable3. To enh
Page 69 and 70: Completereferrals andpublic enquiri
Page 71 and 72: pleasing mannerthroughout 2013.free
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