BD CREDIT 3: HABITAT CONSERVATION AND CONNECTIVITY
1 -2 POINTS
INTENT
To reduce or mitigate habitat impacts and fragmentation associated with
new developments.
REQUIREMENTS
Contact the relevant state wildlife agency and request the following
information to ensure understanding of, and compliance with, its
official Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS). If the
agency is unable to provide such information, other creditable
entities, such as the US Fish and Wildlife Service or the
state’s
Natural Resource Data Center, may provide needed documentation.
•
Identify the Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) for
the site.
• Determine key habitat needs
required to sustain each identified SGCN.
• If any of the identified SGCN
species are
migratory, locate any corridors on the property that are accommodating
or can accommodate seasonal wildlife movement.
A) Avoidance of Key Habitats and
Corridors: Document that development design
completely
avoids and permanently protects habitats and corridors for all Species
of Greatest Conservation Need on owned property. (2 points)
OR
B) Habitat Mitigation
Credit: Select the
three SGCN species most impacted by the development for the design of
habitat stewardship on or off-site. Evaluate the relevant
habitat
needs of each target species. For each potential habitat, evaluate how
the area will accommodate target species needs. The plan must
specifically address: vegetation, lighting, noise, proximity, and
domestic animals including pets.
(1 point)
AND/OR
C) Corridor Mitigation Credit:
Design corridor
stewardship plans for all migratory SGCN species impacted on the site.
Evaluate the relevant corridor needs (including flyway) of each target
species. For each potential corridor, evaluate how the area will
accommodate movement by each target species. The plan must specifically
address: vegetation, lighting, noise, proximity, and domestic animals
including pets. (1 point)
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