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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 6:  FENCE SITING AND MATERIALS


1 POINT

    INTENT

Preserve the integrity and function of wildlife and riparian corridors by minimizing the amount of property fencing and where installed, using only wildlife friendly designs and materials.

    REQUIREMENTS

Option 1 Minimize Fencing:
(1 point)
Use native vegetation, including trees and shrubs, to act as perimeter fencing
Do not erect rigid fencing within any riparian and wildlife corridors.
Restrict cross property fencing to within a 25 foot radius of a housing site for the purpose of controlling domestic pets.

    OR

Option 2 Make Fencing Wildlife Friendly:
(1 point)

Follow the fencing specifications provided below.  The asset inventory should show if the property contains:
A.     Big game range
B.     Any important seasonal migration corridor
C.     Wildlife watering areas
D.    Road or highway frontage

No fencing shall be of buck and rail design unless a step-down is added every 500 yards for wildlife migration.

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