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GY Framework Credit Intents and Requirements

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BD Prerequisite 1:  Co-existing with Wildlife
BD Credit 1: Preservation of Aquatic Resources
BD Credit 2: Surface and Ground Water Conservation
BD Credit 3: Habitat Conservation and Connectivity
BD Credit 4: Vegetative Management
BD Credit 5: Habitat Restoration and Enhancement
BD Credit 6: Fence Siting and Materials
BD Credit 7: Domestic Animal Management
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BD CREDIT 4:  VEGETATIVE MANAGEMENT

1 - 2 POINTS

    INTENT

To conserve productive wildlife habitat by preserving native vegetation where feasible and by controlling invasive plant species.

    REQUIREMENTS

Locate development in areas that no longer possess native vegetation and/or habitat value. (1 point)

    OR


Preserve native vegetation critical to habitat conservation. Develop a master plan for maintaining existing and restored vegetation. (1 point)

    AND


With professional assistance, prepare a weed management and monitoring plan that includes:
•    Use the National Invasive Species Management Plan http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov.   
•    Inventory and map noxious weeds on the development site. Consider alternatives to toxic spraying as removal technique. Consider rangeland mitigation in context to adjacent riparian and water courses.
•    All noxious weeds should be eradicated prior to commencement of any construction project.
•    Implement restrictions that permit the planting of only native or non-invasive species in any landscaping.
•    Avoid site disturbance (defined as areas within designated roadway prisms, utility corridors or designated building envelopes per plat).
•    Ensure proper management of invasive species throughout the buildout of a development. Implement policy of contact avoidance with noxious weed infested areas. Seeds can become stuck in tire treads or mud on the vehicle and be carried to unaffected areas.
•    Avoid transport of unidentified flowering plants.
A development site plan and summary report must include the following:
•    Alternative site designs that must include measures taken to avoid impact to critical vegetation and habitat.
•    Summary of the critical findings related to protection of habitat and vegetation.
•    Outline of a long-term management plan that identifies responsible resources and funding in order to protect the habitat and vegetation.
•    The inventory and report must be prepared by a professional who possesses the proper experience, education, certifications, and strong understanding of native ecology.  Work with a local weed district to determine the appropriate strategy for preserving native species.

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