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COUN
TYROAD 11
15THSIDEROAD
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5THSIDEROAD
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HURONTARIOSTREET
4THLINECOU
NTYROAD
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6THLINE
DufferinWindPowerProject
Figure12d:OpenCountryBreedingBirdHabitat
OpenCountryBreedingBirdHabitat-Short-earedOwl
OCBB1
Legend
Woodlands
ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
MajorRoads
LocalRoads
120mProjectLocationSetback
Waterbody
UnevaluatedWetlands
DelineatedWetlands
Watercourse
Non-ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
ProjectComponents
ExistingTransmissionLine
CreatedBy:SLPCheckedBy:DR
DateCreated:112311DateModified:042712
FilePath:I:\GIS\115199-DufferinWind\2012\Mapping\SiteInvestigation\
Figure12dOpenCountryBreedingBirdHabitat.mxdProducedbyDillonConsultingLimitedunderLicencewiththe
OntarioMinistryofNaturalResources©Queen’sPrinterforOntario,2011
0 0.5 1 1.5 km
1:35,000
/
SeeTable8forDistancestoProjectLocation
230KVLine
DirectionalDrillingDirectionalDrilling/OverheadLines
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COUNTYROAD
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2NDLIN
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UV10
4THLINENE
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30THSIDEROAD
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ONTO
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8THLINENE
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IDASTREET
8THLINE
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SIDEROAD
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10THLINE
NORTHEAST
5THLIN
E
MELANCTHONOSPREYTOWNLINE
SIDEROAD
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ABH9
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ABH2
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DufferinWindPowerProjectFigure13a:AmphibianBreedingHabitat
Legend
AmphibianBreedingHabitat-WesternChorusFrog
ABH1
Woodlands
ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
MajorRoads
LocalRoads
120mProjectLocationSetback
Waterbody
UnevaluatedWetlands
DelineatedWetlands
Watercourse
Non-ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
ProjectComponents
CreatedBy:SLPCheckedBy:DR
DateCreated:112311DateModified:042512
FilePath:I:\GIS\115199-DufferinWind\2012\Mapping\SiteInvestigation\Figure13aAmphibianBreedingHabitat.mxdProducedbyDillonConsultingLimitedunderLicencewiththe
OntarioMinistryofNaturalResources©Queen’sPrinterforOntario,2011
0 0.5 1 1.5 km
1:50,000
/
SeeTable8forDistancestoProjectLocation
TurbineLocationA
Substation
230KVLine(Overhead)
UndergroundCollectorSystemPath
O&MBuilding
69KVLine
DirectionalDrilling
UndergroundCollectorAlternatePathAccessRoads
230kVPrivateEasementStudyArea
CranePaths
230KVLine(Underground)
15THSIDEROAD
COUNTYROAD17
5THSIDEROAD
FIFTHLIN
E
THIRD
LINE
COUN
TYROAD124
ABH55
ABH57
COUNTYROAD
21
2NDLINENORTHEAST
SIDEROAD
270
SIDEROAD
250
SIDEROAD
250
ABH31
ABH27
ABH23
ABH21
ABH29
ABH25
ABH30
ABH26
ABH15
DufferinWindPowerProject
Figure13b:AmphibianBreedingHabitat
AmphibianBreedingHabitat-WesternChorusFrog
ABH1
Legend
Woodlands
ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
MajorRoads
LocalRoads
120mProjectLocationSetback
Waterbody
UnevaluatedWetlands
DelineatedWetlands
Watercourse
Non-ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
CreatedBy:SLPCheckedBy:DR
DateCreated:112311DateModified:042712
FilePath:I:\GIS\115199-DufferinWind\2012\Mapping\SiteInvestigation\Figure13bAmphibianBreedingHabitat.mxd
ProducedbyDillonConsultingLimitedunderLicencewiththeOntarioMinistryofNaturalResources©Queen’sPrinterforOntario,2011
0 0.5 1 1.5 km
1:40,000
/
ProjectComponents
SeeTable8forDistancestoProjectLocation
230KVLine69KVLine
DirectionalDrilling
230KVPrivateEasementStudyArea
DirectionalDrilling/OverheadLines
20THSIDEROAD
25THSIDEROAD
2NDLIN
E
TOWNLINE M
ONO
AMARAN
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BLINDLIN
E
1STLINE EH
URONTARIOSTREET
20THSIDEROAD
25THSIDEROAD
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ABH43
ABH40
ABH35
ABH37
ABH34
ABH38
AmphibianBreedingHabitat-WesternChorusFrog
ABH1
Legend
Woodlands
ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
MajorRoads
LocalRoads
120mProjectLocationSetback
Waterbody
UnevaluatedWetlands
DelineatedWetlands
Watercourse
Non-ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
DufferinWindPowerProject
Figure13c:AmphibianBreedingHabitat
ProjectComponents
CreatedBy:SLPCheckedBy:DR
DateCreated:112311DateModified:042712
FilePath:I:\GIS\115199-DufferinWind\2012\Mapping\SiteInvestigation\Figure13cAmphibianBreedingHabitat.mxd
ProducedbyDillonConsultingLimitedunderLicencewiththeOntarioMinistryofNaturalResources©Queen’sPrinterforOntario,2011
0 0.5 1 1.5 km
1:40,000
/
ExistingTransmissionLine! !
SeeTable8forDistancestoProjectLocation
230KVLine69KVLine
DirectionalDrilling
69KVPointofInterconnection
DirectionalDrilling/OverheadLines
COUN
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AmphibianBreedingHabitat-WesternChorusFrog
ABH1
Legend
Woodlands
ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
MajorRoads
LocalRoads
120mProjectLocationSetback
Waterbody
UnevaluatedWetlands
DelineatedWetlands
Watercourse
Non-ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
DufferinWindPowerProject
Figure13d:AmphibianBreedingHabitat
ExistingTransmissionLine
CreatedBy:SLPCheckedBy:DR
DateCreated:112311DateModified:042712
FilePath:I:\GIS\115199-DufferinWind\2012\Mapping\SiteInvestigation\
Figure13dAmphibianBreedingHabitat.mxdProducedbyDillonConsultingLimitedunderLicencewiththe
OntarioMinistryofNaturalResources©Queen’sPrinterforOntario,2011
0 0.5 1 1.5 km
1:35,000
/
ProjectComponents
SeeTable8forDistancestoProjectLocation
230KVLine
DirectionalDrillingDirectionalDrilling/OverheadLines
A
A
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A
A
A
A
A
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A
A
A
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THIRD
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SIDEROAD
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4THLINENE
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20THSIDEROAD
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250
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LMU
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ELANCTH
ONTO
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LINE
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6THLINENE
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D57A
RIVERROAD
ROAD
67A
8THLINE
MELANCTHONOSPREYTOWNLINE
SIDEROAD
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10THLINE
NORTHEAST
5THLIN
E
MELANCTHONOSPREYTOWNLINE
SIDEROAD
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SIDEROAD
250
30THSIDEROAD
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T15
T14
T13
T12
T11
T10
DufferinWindPowerProject
CreatedBy:JJACheckedBy:DR
DateCreated:112311DateModified:042512
FilePath:I:\GIS\115199-DufferinWind\2012\Mapping\SiteInvestigation\Figure14aRed-HoodedWoodpeckerHabitat.mxd
ProducedbyDillonConsultingLimitedunderLicencewiththeOntarioMinistryofNaturalResources©Queen’sPrinterforOntario,2011
Figure14a:Red-headedWoodpeckerHabitat
Red-headedWoodpeckerHabitat
0 0.5 1 1.5 km
1:45,000/
Legend
Woodlands
ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
MajorRoads
LocalRoads
120mProjectLocationSetback
Waterbody
UnevaluatedWetlands
DelineatedWetlands
Watercourse
Non-ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
ProjectComponents
SeeTable8forDistancestoProjectLocation
WHW1
TurbineLocationA
Substation
230KVLine(Overhead)
UndergroundCollectorSystemPath
O&MBuilding
69KVLine
DirectionalDrilling
UndergroundCollectorAlternatePathAccessRoads
230kVPrivateEasementStudyArea
CranePaths
230KVLine(Underground)
15THSIDEROAD
COUNTYROAD17
5THSIDEROAD
FIFTHLIN
E
THIRD
LINE
COUN
TYROAD124
COUNTYROAD
21
2NDLINENORTHEAST
SIDEROAD
270
SIDEROAD
250
SIDEROAD
250DufferinWindPowerProject
Figure14b:Red-headedWoodpeckerHabitat
Red-headedWoodpeckerHabitat
Legend
Woodlands
ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
MajorRoads
LocalRoads
120mProjectLocationSetback
Waterbody
UnevaluatedWetlands
DelineatedWetlands
Watercourse
Non-ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
CreatedBy:SLPCheckedBy:DR
DateCreated:112311DateModified:042712
FilePath:I:\GIS\115199-DufferinWind\2012\Mapping\SiteInvestigation\Figure14bRed-HeadedWoodpeckerHabitat.mxd
ProducedbyDillonConsultingLimitedunderLicencewiththeOntarioMinistryofNaturalResources©Queen’sPrinterforOntario,2011
0 0.5 1 1.5 km
1:40,000
/
ProjectComponents
SeeTable8forDistancestoProjectLocation
WHW1
230KVLine69KVLine
DirectionalDrilling
230KVPrivateEasementStudyArea
DirectionalDrilling/OverheadLines
COU
NTYROAD11
20THSIDEROAD
25THSIDEROAD
2NDLIN
E
TOWNLINE M
ONOAM
ARANTH
BLINDLIN
E
15THSIDEROAD
1STLINE EH
URONTARIOSTREET
20THSIDEROAD
25THSIDEROAD
15THSIDEROAD
Red-headedWoodpeckerHabitat
Legend
Woodlands
ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
MajorRoads
LocalRoads
120mProjectLocationSetback
Waterbody
UnevaluatedWetlands
DelineatedWetlands
Watercourse
Non-ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
DufferinWindPowerProjectFigure14c:Red-headedWoodpecker
Habitat
ProjectComponents
CreatedBy:SLPCheckedBy:DR
DateCreated:112311DateModified:042712
FilePath:I:\GIS\115199-DufferinWind\2012\Mapping\SiteInvestigation\
Figure14cRed-HoodedWoodpeckerHabitat.mxdProducedbyDillonConsultingLimitedunderLicencewiththe
OntarioMinistryofNaturalResources©Queen’sPrinterforOntario,2011
0 0.5 1 1.5 km
1:40,000
/
ExistingTransmissionLine
SeeTable8forDistancestoProjectLocation
WHW1
WHW1
WHW2
230KVLine69KVLine
DirectionalDrilling
69KVPointofInterconnection
DirectionalDrilling/OverheadLines
COUN
TYROAD 11
15THSIDEROAD
10THSIDEROAD
5THSIDEROAD
COUNTYROAD109
HURONTARIOSTREET
4THLINECOU
NTYROAD
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Red-headedWoodpeckerHabitat
Legend
Woodlands
ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
MajorRoads
LocalRoads
120mProjectLocationSetback
Waterbody
UnevaluatedWetlands
DelineatedWetlands
Watercourse
Non-ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
DufferinWindPowerProjectFigure14d:Red-headedWoodpecker
Habitat
ExistingTransmissionLine
CreatedBy:SLPCheckedBy:DR
DateCreated:112311DateModified:042712
FilePath:I:\GIS\115199-DufferinWind\2012\Mapping\SiteInvestigation\
Figure14dRed-HoodedWoodpeckerHabitat.mxdProducedbyDillonConsultingLimitedunderLicencewiththe
OntarioMinistryofNaturalResources©Queen’sPrinterforOntario,2011
0 0.5 1 1.5 km
1:35,000
/
ProjectComponents
SeeTable8forDistancestoProjectLocation
230KVLine
DirectionalDrillingDirectionalDrilling/OverheadLines
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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CENTRELINEA
15THSIDEROAD
THIRD
LINE
4 THLIN
E
3RDLIN
E
COUNTYROAD
21CO
UN
TYROA
D124
SIDEROAD
240
COUNTYROAD
9
UV10
4THLINENE
2NDLINENORTHEAST
30THSIDEROAD
20THSIDEROAD
SIDEROAD
250
MU
LMU
RM
ELANCTH
ONTO
WN
LINE
8THLINENE
SOUTHLINEC
COUNTYROAD2
6THLINENE
ROA
D57A
RIVERROAD
ROAD
67A
8THLINE
MELANCTHONOSPREYTOWNLINE
SIDEROAD
270
10THLINE
NORTHEAST
5THLIN
E
MELANCTHONOSPREYTOWNLINE
SIDEROAD
250
SIDEROAD
250
30THSIDEROAD
SIDEROAD
250
MBB14 MBB10
MBB5
MBB19
MBB23
MBB17
MBB22
MBB20
MBB13
MBB9
MBB18
MBB21
MBB7
MBB2
MBB6
MBB12
MBB15
MBB8
MBB11
MBB16
MBB1
MBB4MBB3
T9
T8
T7
T6
T5
T4
T3
T2
T1
T22
T49
T48
T47
T46
T45
T44
T43
T42T40
T39
T38
T37
T36
T35
T34
T33
T32T31
T30
T29
T28
T27
T26
T25
T24
T23
T21
T20
T19
T18
T17
T16
T15
T14
T13
T12
T11
T10
T41
DufferinWindPowerProject
CreatedBy:SLPCheckedBy:DR
DateCreated:112311DateModified:042612
FilePath:I:\GIS\115199-DufferinWind\2012\Mapping\SiteInvestigation\Figure15aMarshBreedingBirdHabitat.mxd
ProducedbyDillonConsultingLimitedunderLicencewiththeOntarioMinistryofNaturalResources©Queen’sPrinterforOntario,2011
Figure15a:MarshBreedingBirdHabitat
MarshBreedingBirdHabitat
0 0.5 1 1.5 km
1:45,000/
MBB1
Legend
Woodlands
ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
MajorRoads
LocalRoads
120mProjectLocationSetback
Waterbody
UnevaluatedWetlands
DelineatedWetlands
Watercourse
Non-ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
SeeTable8forDistancestoProjectLocation
TurbineLocationA
Substation
230KVLine(Overhead)
UndergroundCollectorSystemPath
O&MBuilding
69KVLine
DirectionalDrilling
UndergroundCollectorAlternatePathAccessRoads
230kVPrivateEasementStudyArea
ProjectComponents
CranePaths
230KVLine(Underground)
15THSIDEROAD
COUNTYROAD17
5THSIDEROAD
FIFTHLIN
E
THIRD
LINE
COUN
TYROAD124
COUNTYROAD
21
2NDLINENORTHEAST
SIDEROAD
270
SIDEROAD
250
SIDEROAD
250
MBB28
MBB25
MBB32
MBB24
MBB31
MBB26
MBB29
MBB27
MBB30
MBB33
MBB34
MBB35
DufferinWindPowerProject
Figure15b:MarshBreedingBirdHabitat
Legend
Woodlands
ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
MajorRoads
LocalRoads
120mProjectLocationSetback
Waterbody
UnevaluatedWetlands
DelineatedWetlands
Watercourse
Non-ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
CreatedBy:SLPCheckedBy:DR
DateCreated:112311DateModified:042612
FilePath:I:\GIS\115199-DufferinWind\2012\Mapping\SiteInvestigation\Figure15bMarshBreedingBirdHabitat.mxd
ProducedbyDillonConsultingLimitedunderLicencewiththeOntarioMinistryofNaturalResources©Queen’sPrinterforOntario,2011
0 0.5 1 1.5 km
1:40,000
/
ProjectComponents
MarshBreedingBirdHabitat
230KVLine69KVLine
DirectionalDrilling
230KVPrivateEasementStudyArea
DirectionalDrilling/OverheadLines
MBB1
20THSIDEROAD
25THSIDEROAD
2NDLIN
E
TOWNLINE M
ONO
AMARAN
TH
BLINDLIN
E
1STLINE EH
URONTARIOSTREET
20THSIDEROAD
25THSIDEROAD
15THSIDEROAD
MBB41
MBB48
MBB37
MBB40
MBB39
MBB36
MBB34
MBB35
MBB38
MBB47
Legend
Woodlands
ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
MajorRoads
LocalRoads
120mProjectLocationSetback
Waterbody
UnevaluatedWetlands
DelineatedWetlands
Watercourse
Non-ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
DufferinWindPowerProject
Figure15c:MarshBreedingBirdHabitat
ProjectComponents
CreatedBy:SLPCheckedBy:DR
DateCreated:112311DateModified:042612
FilePath:I:\GIS\115199-DufferinWind\2012\Mapping\SiteInvestigation\Figure15cMarshBreedingBirdHabitat.mxd
ProducedbyDillonConsultingLimitedunderLicencewiththeOntarioMinistryofNaturalResources©Queen’sPrinterforOntario,2011
0 0.5 1 1.5 km
1:40,000
/
ExistingTransmissionLine
SeeTable8forDistancestoProjectLocation
MarshBreedingBirdHabitat
230KVLine69KVLine
DirectionalDrilling
69KVPointofInterconnection
DirectionalDrilling/OverheadLines
MBB1
COUN
TYROAD 11
15THSIDEROAD
10THSIDEROAD
5THSIDEROAD
COUNTYROAD109
HURONTARIOSTREET
4THLINECOU
NTYROAD
12
6THLINE
MBB44
MBB45
MBB44
MBB42
MBB45
MBB49
MBB41
MBB43
MBB45
MBB42
MBB46
MBB41
MBB45
MBB41
MBB49
Legend
Woodlands
ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
MajorRoads
LocalRoads
120mProjectLocationSetback
Waterbody
UnevaluatedWetlands
DelineatedWetlands
Watercourse
Non-ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
DufferinWindPowerProject
Figure15d:MarshBreedingBirdHabitat
ExistingTransmissionLine
CreatedBy:SLPCheckedBy:DR
DateCreated:112311DateModified:042612
FilePath:I:\GIS\115199-DufferinWind\2012\Mapping\SiteInvestigation\Figure15dMarshBreedingBirdHabitat.mxd
ProducedbyDillonConsultingLimitedunderLicencewiththeOntarioMinistryofNaturalResources©Queen’sPrinterforOntario,2011
0 0.5 1 1.5 km
1:35,000
/
ProjectComponents
SeeTable8forDistancestoProjectLocation
MarshBreedingBirdHabitat
230KVLine
DirectionalDrillingDirectionalDrilling/OverheadLines
MBB1
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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A
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A
A
A
15THSIDEROAD
THIRDLINE
4THLINE
3RDLIN
E
COUNTYROAD
21
COUNTYRO
AD124
SIDEROAD
240
COUNTYROAD
9
UV10
4THLINENE
2NDLINENORTHEAST
30THSIDEROAD
20THSIDEROAD
SIDEROAD
250
GREYROAD
2
MULM
UR M
ELANCTH
ONTO
WNLINE
SIDEROAD
220
8THLINENE
SOUTHLINEC
COUNTYROAD2
6THLINENE
ROAD57A
ROAD67A
IDASTREET
8THLINE
MELANCTHONOSPREYTOWNLINE
SIDEROAD
270
10THLINE
NORTHEAST
5THLINE
MELANCTHONOSPREYTOWNLINE
SIDEROAD
250
SIDEROAD
250
30THSIDEROAD
SIDEROAD
250
T9
T8
T7
T6
T5
T4
T3
T2
T1
T22
T49
T48
T47
T46
T45
T44
T43
T42
T41
T40
T39
T38
T37
T36
T35
T34
T33
T32T31
T30
T29
T28
T27
T26
T25
T24
T23
T21
T20
T19
T18
T17
T16
T15
T14
T13
T12
T11
T10
DufferinWindPowerProject
Figure16a:GeneralizedCandidateSignificantWildlifeHabitat
Legend
Woodlands
ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
MajorRoads
LocalRoads
120mProjectLocationSetback
Waterbody
UnevaluatedWetlands
DelineatedWetlands
Watercourse
Non-ProvinciallySignificantWetlands
GeneralizedCandidateSignificantWildlifeHabitat
CreatedBy:SLPCheckedBy:DR
DateCreated:112311DateModified:050112
FilePath:I:\GIS\115199-DufferinWind\2012\Mapping\SiteInvestigation\
Figure16aGeneralizedCandidateSignificantWildlifeHabitat.mxdProducedbyDillonConsultingLimitedunderLicencewiththe
OntarioMinistryofNaturalResources©Queen’sPrinterforOntario,2011
0 0.5 1 1.5 km
1:47,000
/
ProjectComponentsTurbineLocationA
Substation
230KVLine(Overhead)
UndergroundCollectorSystemPath
O&MBuilding
69KVLine
DirectionalDrilling
UndergroundCollectorAlternatePathAccessRoads
230kVPrivateEasementStudyArea
CranePaths
230KVLine(Underground)
15THSIDEROAD
COUNTYROAD17
5THSIDEROAD
FIFTHLIN
E
THIRD
LINE
COUN
TYROAD124
COUNTYROAD
21
2NDLINENORTHEAST
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Table 12: Wildlife Habitat in the Project Location and Surrounding 120 metres based on Records Review and Site Investigation Information
Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
SEASONAL CONCENTRATION AREAS Waterfowl Stopover and Staging Areas (Terrestrial)
Fields with sheet water during the spring. ELC codes CUM1, CUT1 with evidence of annual spring flooding from melt water or run‐off within these ecosites.
No suitable habitat is found within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a Migratory stopover
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat does not exist in the project location or 120 metre setback. No extensive sheet water areas were observed in the cultural fields (e.g., open pasture areas) and cultural thickets in the project location which could provide quality stopover and staging areas for large groups of waterfowl.
n/a n/a
Waterfowl Stopover and Staging Areas (Aquatic)
Ponds, marshes, lakes bays, coastal inlets and watercourses used during migration which provide an abundant food supply. ELC codes MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SAS1, SAM1, SAF1, SWD1, and SWD3.
No suitable habitat is found within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a Stopover and staging area
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Small areas of marsh habitat and open water are scattered throughout the project location; however, these areas are not large enough to support large aggregations of waterfowl. Additionally, no Important Bird Areas (IBAs) were identified in the project location.
n/a n/a
Migratory Stopover Areas – Shorebird
Shorelines of lakes, rivers, and wetlands including beach areas, bars and seasonally flooded shoreline, usually muddy and unvegetated.
No suitable habitat is found within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a Migratory stopover
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable muddy and unvegetated shoreline habitat was not observed in the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a n/a
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Rock groins and other forms of armour rock on lakeshore can be utilized. ELC codes BBO1, BBO2, BBS1, BBS2, BBT1, BBT2, SD01, SDS2, SDT1, MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, and MAM5.
Raptor Wintering Area RW6
Open fields, hayfields, pastures and meadows that support large and productive small mammal populations with a diversity of herbaceous vegetation providing food for mammals. Windswept fields that are not covered by snow are preferred for hunting. Roosting sites are likely to be found in mature mixed or coniferous woodlands. Combination of ELC codes from forest class (FOC, FOD, and FOM) and upland class (CUM, CUT, CUS, and CUW). Species of Conservation Concern: Short‐eared Owl
A 92.7 ha unit consisting of 47.9 MEMM4: Fresh‐Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite, 12.0 ha of FODM3‐1: Dry‐Fresh Poplar Deciduous Forest Type, 30.1 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, and 2.7 ha of WODM5‐1: Fresh‐moist Poplar Deciduous Woodland.
Photo 26 and 61
Winter foraging and roosting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of mixed meadow, open pasture, and deciduous woodland may provide suitable wintering habitat for raptors.
Private Easement Study Area
Within Private
Easement Study Area
Raptor Wintering Area RW13
Open fields, hayfields, pastures and meadows that support large and productive small mammal populations with a diversity of herbaceous vegetation providing food for
A 47.4 ha unit consisting of 24.3 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 11.3 ha of MEMM4: Fresh‐Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite, 7.6 ha of FOMM8‐1: Fresh‐Moist Poplar Mixed Forest, 4.1 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, and
Photo 11, 26, 16, and 53
Winter foraging and roosting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of open pasture, mixed meadow and mixed forest may provide suitable wintering habitat for raptors.
Turbine 35 and 36
Access Road Underground Collector Circuits
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
mammals. Windswept fields that are not covered by snow are preferred for hunting. Roosting sites are likely to be found in mature mixed or coniferous woodlands. Combination of ELC codes from forest class (FOC, FOD, and FOM) and upland class (CUM, CUT, CUS, and CUW). Species of Conservation Concern: Short‐eared Owl
less than 1 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp.
Crane Path
Bat Hibernacula
Many bat species overwinter in caves or abandoned mines. Winter hibernacula must have interior air temperatures slightly above freezing, relative humidity levels above 90% and sufficient space for roosting. Preferred hibernacula are usually deep caves or abandoned mines with remote and restricted openings with sufficient space for entry by flight. Flowing water helps moderate temperature and maintain sufficient humidity inside the cave. Large, open and crevices are rarely used by bats in winter due to their intolerance
No suitable habitat is found within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a Winter cover
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ The project location does not contain habitat that would support bat hibernacula. Hibernacula were not mapped in or adjacent to the project location according to the Ontario Renewable Energy Atlas.
n/a n/a
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
of disturbance. ELC Ecosites CCR1, CCR2, CCA1 and CCA2. Potential Species of Conservation Concern: Eastern Small‐footed Bat, Little Brown Bat, Northern Long‐eared Bat and Tricolored Bat are also covered under this habitat type.
Bat Maternal Roost Colonies BMRC 1
Mature forests consisting of Maple, Oak, Poplar and White Pine greater than 25 cm DBH with abundant tree cavities and snags. High quality habitat is characterized by 10 suitable cavity trees per hectare. Potential Species of Conservation Concern: Little Brown Bat, and Northern Long‐eared Bat are also covered under this habitat type.
A 19.2 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 12.0 ha consisting of 4.5 ha of SWMM4: Ash Mineral Mixed Swamp Ecosite, 3.2 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 2.7 ha of FOCM4‐1: Fresh ‐ Moist White Cedar Coniferous Forest Type and 1.6 ha of SWMM5‐1: Balsam Fir ‐ Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp Type habitat.
Photo 3, 42, 43 and 53
Roosting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Abundant snags were observed within mixed, coniferous and deciduous swamp which may provide suitable cover and habitat for maternal roost colonies.
Underground Collector Circuit
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Bat Maternal Roost Colonies BMRC 2
A 9.0 ha unit. ELC was conducted in 7.5 ha consisting entirely of FODM5‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Type habitat.
Photo 8 Roosting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Abundant snags were observed within deciduous forest which may provide suitable cover and habitat for maternal roost colonies.
Turbine 15 Access Road Underground Collector Circuit
Crane Path
20
Bat
Mature forests consisting of Maple, Oak, Poplar and White Pine greater than 25 cm DBH with abundant tree cavities and snags. High quality habitat is characterized by 10 suitable cavity trees per hectare.
A 6.9 ha unit consisting entirely of FODM3‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Poplar Deciduous Forest Type
Photo 7 Roosting ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Abundant snags were observed within Poplar
Turbine 35 and 36
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Maternal Roost Colonies BMRC 3
habitat deciduous forest which may provide suitable cover and habitat for maternal roost colonies. See Figure 16, GWH4
Underground Collector Circuits
Access Roads
Bat Maternal Roost Colonies BMRC 4
A 4.6 ha unit consisting of 3.7 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type and 0.9 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp habitat.
Photo 40 and 53
Roosting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Abundant snags were observed within coniferous mixed swamp which may provide suitable cover and habitat for maternal roost colonies.
Underground Collector Circuit
Horizontal Directional Drilling
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Bat Maternal Roost Colonies BMRC 5
Potential Species of Conservation Concern: Little Brown Bat, and Northern Long‐eared Bat are also covered under this habitat type.
A 12.0 ha unit. ELC was conducted in 8.4 ha consisting entirely of SWCM1‐2: White Cedar ‐ Conifer Mineral Coniferous Swamp Type habitat.
Photo 30 Roosting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Abundant snags were observed within coniferous swamp which may provide suitable cover and habitat for maternal roost colonies. See Figure 6, GWH 3
Access Road Underground Collector Circuit
Crane Path
106 m
Snake Hibernaculum
No direct ecosites relate to this habitat. Often found in animal burrows, rock crevices and other areas that enable animals to hibernate below the frost line and often in association with water to prevent desiccation. Frequently found among broken rocks at the base of
No suitable habitat was identified within the project location.
n/a Winter cover
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat does not exist in the project location or 120 metre setback. Rock crevices, animal burrows, or other areas that enable reptiles to hibernate below the frost line were not observed.
n/a n/a
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
cliffs or karst topography. Potential Species of Conservation covered under this habitat type: Eastern Milksnake
Colonial Bird Nesting Sites (Cliff and Bank)
Eroding banks, sandy hills, pits, steep slopes, rock faces or rock piles. ELC codes CUM1, CUT1, CUS1, BLO1, BLS1, BLT1, CLO1, CLS1, and CLT1.
No suitable habitat is found within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a Nesting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat does not exist in the project location or 120 metre setback. No exposed sand substrates or piles were observed.
n/a n/a
Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat –Tree/shrub (Heron) CNH 1
Live or dead standing trees in wetlands, lakes, islands and on peninsulas. ELC codes SWM2, SWM3, SWM5, SWM6, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, SWD4, SWD5, SWD6, SWD7, and FET1. Species of Conservation Concern: Great Egret
A 687.5 ha wetland unit. ELC surveys were conducted within 232.1 ha of this unit consisting of 90.2 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 32.7 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 27.3 ha of SWDO2‐3: Swamp Maple Organic Deciduous Swamp, 20.6 ha of SWCM1‐2: White Cedar ‐ Conifer Mineral Coniferous Swamp Type, 18.7 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 15,7 ha of SWTO2‐3: Slender Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 11.0 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 7.1 ha of MASM1‐1: Cattail Mineral Shallow Marsh Type, 6.8 ha of SWDM4‐1: Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp and smaller swamp habitat units.
Photo 16, 20, 21, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40, 51, 53, 54, and 55
Nesting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ A NHIC Natural Areas Report for Melancthon PSW #34 identified nesting of colonial waterbirds in this wetland unit.
Horizontal Directional Drilling 230 KV Transmission Line Alternative Underground Collector Circuit 230 KV Private Easement Study Area
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Colonial Live or dead standing trees in A 493.0 ha unit. ELC was conducted within Photo 40 Nesting ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ A NHIC Natural Areas 230 KV 0 (within
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Bird Nesting Habitat ‐ Tree/shrub (Heron) CNH 2
wetlands, lakes, islands and on peninsulas. ELC codes SWM2, SWM3, SWM5, SWM6, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, SWD4, SWD5, SWD6, SWD7, and FET1. Species of Conservation Concern: Great Egret
13.9 ha of this unit consisting of 8.2 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type and 5.7 ha of MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type. Habitat is separated from CNH7 by an existing railway bed.
habitat Report for Willow Brook Swamp identified nesting of colonial waterbirds in this wetland unit.
Overhead Transmission Line
project location)
Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat ‐ Tree/shrub (Heron) CNH 3
Live or dead standing trees in wetlands, lakes, islands and on peninsulas. ELC codes SWM2, SWM3, SWM5, SWM6, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, SWD4, SWD5, SWD6, SWD7, and FET1. Species of Conservation Concern: Great Egret
A 35.5 ha unit. ELC was not conducted within this unit. Habitat is separated from CNH8 by an existing railway bed.
Photo 34 Nesting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ A NHIC Natural Areas Report for Crombies Wetland Complex identified nesting of colonial waterbirds in this wetland unit.
230 KV Transmission Line
Horizontal Drilling
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Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat ‐ Tree/shrub (Heron) CNH 4
Live or dead standing trees in wetlands, lakes, islands and on peninsulas. ELC codes SWM2, SWM3, SWM5, SWM6, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, SWD4, SWD5, SWD6, SWD7, and FET1. Species of Conservation Concern: Great Egret
A 294.4 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 46.0 ha of this unit containing 24.2 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 0.9 ha of SWDM4‐3: White Birch‐Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp, 5.9 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 2.7 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type and 0.2 ha of OAO: Open Aquatic habitat. Habitat is separated from CNH9 and CNH10 by an existing railway bed.
Photo 28, 33, 34, 40 and 55
Nesting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ A NHIC Natural Areas Report for Whittington Wetland identified nesting of colonial waterbirds in this wetland unit.
230 KV Transmission Line
Horizontal Directional Drilling
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Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat ‐
Live or dead standing trees in wetlands, lakes, islands and on peninsulas. ELC codes SWM2,
A 45.5 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 25.6 ha of this unit containing SWDM4‐3: White Birch‐Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp. Habitat is separated from CNH11 by an
Photo 33, 44 and 46
Nesting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ A NHIC Natural Areas Report for Laurel Wetland Complex identified nesting of
230 KV Transmission Line
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Tree/shrub (Heron) CNH 5
SWM3, SWM5, SWM6, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, SWD4, SWD5, SWD6, SWD7, and FET1. Species of Conservation Concern: Great Egret
existing railway bed. colonial waterbirds in this wetland unit.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat ‐ Tree/shrub (Heron) CNH 6
Live or dead standing trees in wetlands, lakes, islands and on peninsulas. ELC codes SWM2, SWM3, SWM5, SWM6, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, SWD4, SWD5, SWD6, SWD7, and FET1. Species of Conservation Concern: Great Egret
A 29.5 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 21.8 ha of this unit containing 16.3 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, and 4.2 ha of SWDO1‐2: Green Ash Organic Deciduous Swamp. Habitat is separated from CNH12 by an existing railway bed.
Photo 19, 28, 35, 40 and 55
Nesting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ A NHIC Natural Areas Report for Farmington Swamp identified nesting of colonial waterbirds in this wetland unit.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
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Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat ‐ Tree/shrub (Heron) CNH 7
Live or dead standing trees in wetlands, lakes, islands and on peninsulas. ELC codes SWM2, SWM3, SWM5, SWM6, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, SWD4, SWD5, SWD6, SWD7, and FET1. Species of Conservation Concern: Great Egret
A 16.9 ha unit... ELC was conducted within 9.4 ha of this unit containing 7.7 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, and 1.7 ha of MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type. Habitat is separated from CNH2 by an existing railway bed.
Photo 40 Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ A NHIC Natural Areas Report for Willow Brook Swamp identified nesting of colonial waterbirds in this wetland unit.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
0 (within project location)
Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat ‐ Tree/shrub (Heron)
Live or dead standing trees in wetlands, lakes, islands and on peninsulas. ELC codes SWM2, SWM3, SWM5, SWM6, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, SWD4, SWD5, SWD6, SWD7, and FET1.
A 27.4 ha unit. ELC conducted in 12.4 ha of this unit containing SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type. Habitat is separated from CNH3 by an existing railway bed.
Photo 34 Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐ A NHIC Natural Areas Report for Crombies Wetland Complex identified nesting of colonial waterbirds in this wetland unit.
230 KV Transmission Line
Horizontal Directional Drilling
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
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Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
CNH 8 Species of Conservation Concern: Great Egret
Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat ‐ Tree/shrub (Heron) CNH 9
Live or dead standing trees in wetlands, lakes, islands and on peninsulas. ELC codes SWM2, SWM3, SWM5, SWM6, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, SWD4, SWD5, SWD6, SWD7, and FET1. Species of Conservation Concern: Great Egret
A 77.8 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 14.1 ha consisting of 7.8 ha of SWDM4‐3: White Birch‐Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp, 3.7 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 2.0 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, and < 1 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp. Habitat is separated from CNH4 by an existing railway bed.
Photo 28, 33, 34, 40 and 55
Nesting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ A NHIC Natural Areas Report for Whittington Wetland identified nesting of colonial waterbirds in this wetland unit.
230 KV Transmission Line
Horizontal Directional Drilling
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Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat ‐ Tree/shrub (Heron) CNH 10
Live or dead standing trees in wetlands, lakes, islands and on peninsulas. ELC codes SWM2, SWM3, SWM5, SWM6, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, SWD4, SWD5, SWD6, SWD7, and FET1. Species of Conservation Concern: Great Egret
A 24.6 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 11.8 ha of this unit consisting of 11.8 ha SWDM4‐5 Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type and < 1ha of MEFM4: Fresh‐Moist Forb Meadow Ecosite. Habitat is separated from CNH4 by an existing railway bed.
Photo 28, 33, 34, 40 and 55
Nesting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ A NHIC Natural Areas Report for Whittington Wetland identified nesting of colonial waterbirds in this wetland unit.
230 KV Transmission Line
Horizontal Directional Drilling
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Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat ‐ Tree/shrub (Heron) CNH 11
Live or dead standing trees in wetlands, lakes, islands and on peninsulas. ELC codes SWM2, SWM3, SWM5, SWM6, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, SWD4, SWD5, SWD6, SWD7, and FET1. Species of Conservation Concern:
A 28.2 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 20.5 ha of this unit consisting of 10.3 ha of SWMO3‐3: White Birch‐Conifer Organic Mixed Swamp; 8.7 ha of SWMM5‐2: Tamarack‐Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp; and 1.3 ha of SWDM4‐3: White Birch‐Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp. Habitat is separated from CNH5 by an existing railway bed.
Photo 33, 44 and 46
Nesting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ A NHIC Natural Areas Report for Laurel Wetland Complex identified nesting of colonial waterbirds in this wetland unit.
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(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
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Location
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Previously Evaluated
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Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Great Egret Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat ‐ Tree/shrub (Heron) CNH 12
A 19.9 ha unit. ELC was conducted in 16.1 ha of this unit consisting of 7.1 ha of FODM2‐4: Dry‐Fresh Oak‐Hardwood Deciduous Forest, 4.2 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 2.4ha of TAGM1: Coniferous Plantation, 1.9 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, and < 1 ha of SWDO1‐2: Green Ash Organic Deciduous Swamp, MEMM4: Fresh‐Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite, MAM01‐3: Reed Canary Grass‐Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh, and OAO: Open Aquatic. Habitat is separated from CNH6 by an existing railway bed.
Photo 19, 28, 35, 40 and 55
Nesting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ A NHIC Natural Areas Report for Farmington Swamp identified nesting of colonial waterbirds in this wetland unit.
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Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat ‐ Tree/shrub (Heron) CNH 13
A 33.1 ha unit consisting of 16.6 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 10.8 ha of MASM1‐14: Reed Canary Grass Mineral Shallow Marsh Type; and 5.6 ha of MAM01‐3: Reed Canary Grass‐Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh.
Photo 19 and 40
Nesting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat associated with Willow Brook Swamp which was identified in NHIC records as having colonial nesting waterbirds.
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Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat ‐ Tree/shrub (Heron) CNH 14
A 24.9 ha unit. ELC was conducted in 17.0 ha of this unit consisting of 15.0 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type and 2.0 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp.
Photo 40 and 55
Nesting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat associated with Willow Brook Swamp which was identified in NHIC records as having colonial nesting waterbirds.
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Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat ‐ Tree/shrub
Live or dead standing trees in wetlands, lakes, islands and on peninsulas. ELC codes SWM2, SWM3, SWM5, SWM6, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, SWD4, SWD5, SWD6, SWD7, and FET1. Species of Conservation Concern: Great Egret
A 8.0‐ha unit. ELC was conducted in 7.4 ha of this unit consisting of 5.2 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type and 2.2 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass‐
Photo 19 and 34
Nesting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat associated with Crombies Wetland Complx which was
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(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
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Location
Not Carried
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Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
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Significant W
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Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
(Heron) CNH 15
Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh. identified in NHIC records as having colonial nesting waterbirds.
Colonial Bird Nesting Habitat ‐ Ground (Terns)
Rocky peninsulas (natural or artificial) within a lake or large river. Species prefer to nest on the ground with colonies frequently found on islands in the Great Lakes and large rivers such as the St. Lawrence and Ottawa River.
No suitable habitat is found within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a Nesting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ No open water areas containing rocky peninsulas were observed in the project location or setback area to support colonial bird nesting habitat for Terns.
n/a n/a
Bald Eagle Winter Feeding and Roosting Areas
Abundant open water areas and fish, as well as extensive large trees and snags provide high quality habitat.
No suitable habitat is found within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a Winter foraging and roosting habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat does not exist in the project location or 120 metre setback. Open aquatic habitat is minimal within the project location and is likely to freeze due to minimal or no flow. Woodlands have few large trees and minimal snags.
n/a n/a
Turtle Wintering Areas
Permanent water bodies, large wetlands, and bogs or fends with adequate dissolved oxygen. Water must be deep enough not to freeze and have soft mud substrate
Numerous Open Aquatic areas were observed in the 120 metre setback area.
n/a Overwintering habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat may exist within the 120 metre setback area. Open aquatic habitat is minimal within the project location and many of the wetlands are likely to freeze
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RARE VEGETATION COMMUNITIES Cliffs and Characterised by blocks of No talus slopes were identified within the n/a Rare ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ELC studies did not n/a n/a
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Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
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Location
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Cand
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Previously Evaluated
Significant
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Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Talus Slopes limestone/dolostone, sandstone, or granite of variable size, found at the base of cliffs or steep slopes. Coarse rocky material occupying greater than 50% of the ground surface. Soils are shallow, have little mineral material and are primarily made up of organic debris. Vegetation is sparse and patchy. Slopes may provide specialised habitat in the form of hibernacula for snakes. Support diverse vegetation communities if they have southern exposure, basic soils and presence of some water.
project location. vegetation community. Specialised habitat; hibernacula as well as diverse vegetation communities.
identify talus slopes within the project location or 120 metre setback.
Sand Barren Open (tree cover less than 25%) herbaceous communities occurring inland on dry, deep sand deposits. Vegetation is low to the ground, sparse and patchy with exposed mineral soil.
None identified within the project location. n/a Rare vegetation community.
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ELC studies did not identify sand barren communities within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a n/a
Alvar Naturally open areas of thin soil over flat limestone, dolostone or marble rock supporting a sparse vegetation of shrubs and herbs. Trees are often absent or scattered. Vegetation is adapted to extreme variations
No alvar indicator species were identified within the project location.
n/a Rare vegetation community. Habitat for alvar adapted species.
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ELC studies did not identify alvar communities within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a n/a
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Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
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Location
Not Carried
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Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
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Can
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Significant W
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Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
in temperature and soil moisture. ELC ecosite ALO1, ALS1 and ALT1.
Old‐growth or Mature Forest Stands
Characterised by having a large proportion of trees in older age classes, many of them over 120 to 140 years old. A broad spectrum of tree sizes with some very tall trees, an uneven canopy with scattered gaps due to fallen trees, large limbs and abundant fallen logs in various stages of decomposition. Most candidate sites will be small stands that have experienced little or no forestry management.
None identified within the project location. n/a Rare vegetation community.
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ELC studies did not identify old‐growth or mature forest stands within the project location or 120 metre setback. Tree species observed are not indicative of old‐growth or mature forest stands. Trees within the project location were young to mid‐aged. Old‐growth forests were not previously mapped and identified during records review.
n/a n/a
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Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
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Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
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Can
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Significant W
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Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Savannah Characterised by widely‐spaced, open‐grown trees producing a cover of 60% or less, growing in association with an assortment of grasses and forbs that are characteristic of prairie communities. Soil depth is variable and is usually underlain by limestone bedrock. Soils are often silt loams and Farmington loams. Frequently saturated in the spring and internal drainage is restricted due to the underlying bedrock. Soils dry out creating drought like conditions in mid to late summer. Fire maintains these communities by controlling the invasion of woody shrubs and non‐native species of grasses. Trees are usually Oaks and Hickories, mainly Black Oak, Bur Oak, Shagbark Hickory, White Oak and Red Cedar.
None identified within the project location. No indicator species were identified within the project location.
n/a Rare vegetation community. Habitat for savannah adapted species.
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ELC studies did not identify savannah communities within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a n/a
Tallgrass Prairie
Typically small remnants, less than 1 ha located mainly in southwestern Ontario. High quality prairies have few trees, non‐native plant species and a large proportion of provincially significant
No tallgrass prairies were identified within the project location. No indicator species identified within the project location.
n/a Rare vegetation community. Habitat for tallgrass prairie adapted
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ELC studies did not identify Tallgrass Prairie communities within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a n/a
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Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
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Location
Not Carried
Forward to
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Cand
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Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
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Can
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Significant W
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Hab
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Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
species. A history of burning eliminates or controls invasion by woody shrubs and maintains this rare community. Soil depth is variable; soils are usually fine‐textured ranging from dry‐mesic sands to wet‐mesic
species.
Other Rare Vegetation Communities
Woodlands with >60% forest cover, containing regionally/locally or provincially rare tree species or tree associations. Rare forest types are listed in Appendix M of the SWHTG. Rare communities may include beaches, fens, forest, marsh, barrens, dunes and swamps.
None found n/a n/a ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ELC studies did not identify rare vegetation communities within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a n/a
SPECIALISED HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 1
Waterfowl nesting areas are associated with wetland and woodlands located in upland areas. Upland areas associated with ELC ecosites MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SAS1, SAM1, SAF1, MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, SWT1, SWT2, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, and SWD4.
A 126.8 ha unit. Wetland has been mapped outside of the ELC areas. ELC was conducted within 36.3 ha of this unit consisting of 0.9 ha of SWD: Deciduous Swamp, 0.4 ha of SWT: Thicket Swamp and small areas of MAMM1‐2: Cattail Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh and MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type surrounded by 17.3 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 6.0 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop, 4.3 ha of FODM5‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Type, 3.4 ha of TAGM1: Coniferous Plantation, 3.0 ha of FOM: Mixed Forest and 0.9 ha of FOD: Deciduous Forest habitat.
Photo 1, 8, 15, 16, 59 and 61
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ A combination of wetland and upland habitat may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
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Location
Not Carried
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EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
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Can
dida
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Significant W
ildlife
Hab
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Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 2
Waterfowl nesting areas are associated with wetland and woodlands located in upland areas. Upland areas associated with ELC ecosites MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SAS1, SAM1, SAF1, MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, SWT1, SWT2, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, and SWD4.
A 74.3 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 53.5 ha consisting of 7.6 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 6.8 ha of SWMM4: Ash Mineral Mixed Swamp Ecosite, 2.8 ha of SAS1: Submerged Shallow Aquatic Ecosite, 1.8 ha of MASM1‐1: Cattail Mineral Shallow Marsh Type, 1.8 ha of SWMM5‐1: Balsam Fir ‐ Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 1.3 ha of SWMM1‐1: White Cedar ‐ Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 0.2 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass ‐ Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh, 0.5 ha of SWTM3‐2: Bebb's Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp Type, 0.1 ha of MASM1‐14: Reed Canary Grass Mineral Shallow Marsh Type and other small wetland units surrounded by upland areas consisting of 15.8 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 7.0 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop, 1.8 ha of FOCM4‐1: Fresh ‐ Moist White Cedar Coniferous Forest Type, 1.8 ha of FOM: Mixed Forest, 1.8 ha of FOD: Deciduous Forest, 0.7 ha of THMM1: Mixed Regeneration Thicket Ecosite and 0.5 ha of FODM5‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Type.
Photo 3, 8, 16, 19, 20, 29, 37, 41, 42, 43, 50, 53, 56, 59, and 61
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ A mixture of aquatic, swamp and marsh habitat surrounded by upland areas may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
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Alternative Underground Collector Circuit
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(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
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Location
Not Carried
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EOS
Cand
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Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
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Significant W
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Hab
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Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 3
A 121.1 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 87.3 ha consisting of 19.8 ha of SWCM1‐2: White Cedar ‐ Conifer Mineral Coniferous Swamp Type, 5.7 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 5.4 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 4.3 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 2.8 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 2.2 ha of SWMM5‐2: Tamarack ‐ Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp, 1.3 ha of SAS1: Submerged Shallow Aquatic Ecosite and 0.6 ha of MAMM1‐9: Narrow ‐ Leaved Sedge Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh surrounded by upland habitat consisting of 19.3 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop, 6.8 ha of FODM5‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Type, 5.6 ha of FOMM10: Fresh ‐ Moist Spruce/Fir ‐ Hardwood Mixed Forest Ecosite, 5.1 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 5.0 ha of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop, 1.7 ha of MEMM4: Fresh ‐ Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite and small areas of forest habitat.
Photo 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 16, 17, 26, 29, 30, 40, 44, 51, 53, 59, 60 and 61
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Mixture of aquatic, swamp and marsh habitat surrounded by upland areas may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
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Crane Path Horizontal Directional drilling
Within project location
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 4
A 24.8 ha unit consisting of 6.3 ha of MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type surrounded by upland habitat consisting of 15.2 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop and 3.4 ha of FODM5‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Type.
Photo 8 and 59
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Marsh habitat surrounded by forest and annual row crop may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
Turbine 28 and 29
Access Road Underground Collector Circuit
Crane Path
Within project location
Waterfowl Nesting
Waterfowl nesting areas are associated with wetland and woodlands located in upland areas. Upland areas associated with ELC ecosites MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SAS1, SAM1, SAF1, MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, SWT1, SWT2, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, and SWD4.
A 310.9 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 180.9 ha consisting of 45.8 ha of SWDM4‐5:
Photo 4, 7, 8, 26, 40, 42, 43,
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Marsh and swamp habitat surrounded by
Turbines 37, 38, 39 and
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Function
Within Project Location
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Location
Not Carried
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Previously Evaluated
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Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Habitat WNH 5
Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 13.6 ha of SWMM5‐2: Tamarack ‐ Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp, 8.4 ha of SWDM3‐1: Red Maple Deciduous Swamp, 5.7 ha of SWMM5‐1: Balsam Fir ‐ Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 5.4 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 3.2 ha of SWMO2‐1: Red Maple ‐ Conifer Organic Mixed Swamp, 2.2 ha of SWMM4: Ash Mineral Mixed Swamp Ecosite, 2.2 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type and 1.4 ha of MASM1‐14: Reed Canary Grass Mineral Shallow Marsh Type surrounded by upland habitat consisting of 46.0 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop, 17.0 ha of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop, 15.2 ha of FODM5‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Type, 3.5 ha of FODM3‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Poplar Deciduous Forest Type, 1.8 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 1.4 ha of MEGM3‐5: Smooth Brome Graminoid Meadow Type, 1.4 ha of MEMM4: Fresh ‐ Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite and 1.0 ha of FOCM4‐3: Fresh ‐ Moist Cedar ‐ Balsam Fir Coniferous Type.
44, 45, 59, 60 and 61
upland forest, hayfields, open pasture and thicket may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
40 Access Road Underground Collector Circuit
Crane Path Horizontal Directional Drilling
location
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 6
Waterfowl nesting areas are associated with wetland and woodlands located in upland areas. Upland areas associated with ELC ecosites MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SAS1, SAM1, SAF1, MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, SWT1, SWT2, SWD1,
A 1024.3 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 473.0 ha consisting of 131.7 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 33.4 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 27.4 ha of SWDO2‐3: Swamp Maple Organic Deciduous Swamp, 25.9 ha of SWCM1‐2: White Cedar ‐ Conifer Mineral Coniferous Swamp Type, 19.8 ha SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous
Photo 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 29, 30, 31, 34, 36, 38, 40, 43, 44, 48, 51, 53, 54, 55, 59, 60 and 61
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Large area of swamp, marsh and aquatic habitat surrounded by upland forest, open pasture, hayfield and meadow may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
Turbine 41, 42, 43 and 45
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Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
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Location
Not Carried
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Previously Evaluated
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Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
SWD2, SWD3, and SWD4. Thicket Swamp, 17.4 ha of SWMM5‐1: Balsam Fir ‐ Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 15.7 ha of SWTO2‐3: Slender Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 11.0 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 10.3 ha of MASM1‐1: Cattail Mineral Shallow Marsh Type, 6.8 ha of SWDM4‐1: Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp, 5.7 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 1.0 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp and other small marsh and swamp habitats surrounded by upland areas consisting of 65.1 ha of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop, 28.3 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop, 22.6 ha of FODM5‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Type, 17.5 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 13.0 ha of FODM5‐7: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple ‐Black Cherry Deciduous Forest, 4.8 ha of FOCM6: Naturalized Coniferous Plantation, 2.7 ha of TAGM1: Coniferous Plantation, 1.8 ha of MEMM3: Dry ‐ Fresh Mixed Meadow Ecosite, 1.4 ha of FOC: Coniferous Forest and smaller units of forest habitat.
Collector Circuit
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
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Crane Path Horizontal Directional Drilling
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 7
Waterfowl nesting areas are associated with wetland and woodlands located in upland areas. Upland areas associated with ELC ecosites MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SAS1, SAM1, SAF1, MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, SWT1, SWT2, SWD1,
A 30.8 ha unit consisting of 9.5 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type surrounded by upland area consisting of 9.5 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 7.6 ha of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop, 3.9 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop and 0.3 ha of FODM5‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Type.
Photo 8, 40, 59, 60 and 61
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat adjacent to open pasture, hayfield and small areas of forest may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
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Crane Path
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Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
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Location
Not Carried
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Cand
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Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
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Can
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Significant W
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Hab
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Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 8
SWD2, SWD3, and SWD4.
A 230.4 ha unit. ELC surveys were conducted within 226.0 ha of this unit consisting of 72.7 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 21.2 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 11.6 ha of SWDM3‐1: Red Maple Deciduous Swamp, 1.6 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 1.2 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 1.2 ha of SWTM3‐1: Missouri Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp Type and 0.2 ha of MASM1‐1: Cattail Mineral Shallow Marsh Type surrounded by upland areas consisting of 38.2 ha of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop, 32.8 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop, 15.3 ha of FODM3‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Poplar Deciduous Forest Type, 12.4 ha of MEMM4: Fresh ‐ Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite, 7.3 ha of FODM8‐1: Fresh‐Moist Poplar Deciduous Forest, 4.0 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 1.8 ha of MEGM4‐1: Open Graminoid Meadow and 1.2 ha of FODM5‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Type.
Photo 7,8, 11, 16, 20, 26, 27, 31, 40, 49, 51, 53, 59, 60, and 61
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Marsh and swamp habitat adjacent to deciduous forest, meadow, open pasture and hayfields may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
Turbine 25, 26, 34, 35, 36
Access Road Underground Collector Circuit
Crane Path Horizontal Directional Drilling
Within project location
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 9
Waterfowl nesting areas are associated with wetland and woodlands located in upland areas. Upland areas associated with ELC ecosites MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SAS1, SAM1, SAF1, MAM1, MAM2,
A 137.0 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 67.0 ha consisting of 29.0 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 8.1 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 1.5 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp and 0.5 ha of
Photo 14, 16, 40, 51, 53, 59, 60, and 61
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Marsh and swamp habitat adjacent to upland forest, open pasture and hayfields may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
Turbine 46 Access Road Underground Collector Circuit
Crane Path
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp surrounded by upland areas consisting of 17.3 ha of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop, 4.5 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 3.8 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop and 1.9 ha of FOMM10: Fresh ‐ Moist Spruce/Fir ‐ Hardwood Mixed Forest Ecosite.
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 10
MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, SWT1, SWT2, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, and SWD4.
A 271.6 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 112.6 ha consisting of 26.7 ha of SWMM5‐1: Balsam Fir ‐ Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 18.9 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 14.3 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 7.3 ha of SWMM4‐2: Black Ash ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 1.5 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 1.0 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp and 0.9 ha of SWMM3‐2a: Poplar ‐ Fir Mineral Mixed Swamp Type surrounded by upland areas consisting of 22.8 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop, 13.9 ha OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop, 2.9 ha of FODM5‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Type and 2.5 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture.
Photo 8, 16, 40, 41, 43, 51, 53, 59, 60 and 61
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp and marsh habitat adjacent to upland forest, hayfield and open pasture may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
Turbine 22, 48 and 49
Access Road Underground Collector Circuit
Crane Path Horizontal Directional Drilling
Within project location
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 11
Waterfowl nesting areas are associated with wetland and woodlands located in upland areas. Upland areas associated with ELC ecosites MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SAS1,
A 69.2 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 45.3 ha consisting of 26.1 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp and 9.1 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass ‐ Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh surrounded by upland areas consisting of 5.5
Photo 19, 26, 55 and 62
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp and marsh habitat adjacent to upland meadow may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
ha of CVR_4: Rural Property and 4.6 ha of MEMM4: Fresh ‐ Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite.
Transmission Line
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 12
A 304.2 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 122.9 ha consisting of 61.8 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 9.0 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type and 0.2 ha of OAO: Open Aquatic surrounded by upland areas consisting of 27.7 ha of MEMM4: Fresh ‐ Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite, 9.9 ha of CVR_4: Rural Property, 7.1 ha of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop and 7.1 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop.
Photo 26, 28, 34, 55, 59, 60 and 62
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp and aquatic habitat adjacent to upland meadow and hayfields may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
230 KV Line Horizontal Directional Drilling
230 KV Overhead Transmisstion Line
Within project location
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 13
SAM1, SAF1, MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, SWT1, SWT2, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, and SWD4.
A 504.6 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 147.4 ha consisting of 69.6 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 20.1 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass ‐ Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh, 17.6 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 7.1 ha of MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 2.1 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 1.6 ha of OAO: Open Aquatic and 1.0 ha of MASM1‐1: Cattail Mineral Shallow Marsh Type surrounded by 11.2 ha of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop, 6.9 ha of MEMM4: Fresh ‐ Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite, 6.0 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 3.3 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop and a small section of rural property.
Photo 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 40, 55, 59, 60, 61 and 62
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Marsh, swamp and aquatic habitat adjacent to upland meadow, open pasture and hayfields may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
Within project location
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat
Waterfowl nesting areas are associated with wetland and woodlands located in upland areas. Upland areas
A 35.5 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 22.0 ha consisting of 1.8 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type and 1.3 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass ‐ Graminoid
Photo 19, 26, 34, 60 and 61
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Marsh and swamp habitat adjacent to upland open pasture, meadow and hayfields
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
WNH 14 Organic Meadow Marsh surrounded by upland habitat consisting of 11.0 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 7.8 ha of MEMM4: Fresh ‐ Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite and 0.1 ha of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop.
may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 15
associated with ELC ecosites MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SAS1, SAM1, SAF1, MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, SWT1, SWT2, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, and SWD4. A 517.6 ha unit. ELC was conducted within
65.2 ha consisting of 37.8 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 7.8 ha of MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 2.0 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp and 1.4 ha of MASM1‐14: Reed Canary Grass Mineral Shallow Marsh Type surrounded by upland areas consisting of 7.9 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop, 4.6 ha of MEMM4: Fresh ‐ Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite, 2.1 ha of CVR_4: Rural Property, 1.3 ha of THMM1: Mixed Regeneration Thicket Ecosite and 0.3 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture.
Photo 26, 40, 55, 56, 59, 61, 62
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Marsh and swamp habitat adjacent to upland meadow, open pasture and thicket may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
230 KV Overhead Transmisstion Line
Within project location
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 16
A 27.6 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 23.0 ha consisting of 6.9 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 0.4 ha of MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type and 0.3 ha of OAO: Open Aquatic surrounded by upland areas consisting of 6.7 ha of FOMM8‐1: Fresh‐Moist Poplar Mixed Forest, 6.0 ha of MEMM4: Fresh ‐ Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite and 2.6 ha of THMM1: Mixed Regeneration Thicket Ecosite.
Photo 12, 26, 28, 34 and 56
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Marsh and swamp habitat adjacent to upland mixed forest, meadow and thicket may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
230 KV Overhead Transmisstion Line
Within project location
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 17
Waterfowl nesting areas are associated with wetland and woodlands located in upland areas. Upland areas associated with ELC ecosites
A 72.9 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 40.0 ha consisting of 18.5 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 8.2 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 0.9 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed
Photo 2, 12, 15, 19, 23, 40, 55, 56, 59, 60 and 61
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Marsh and swamp habitat adjacent to upland forest, meadow, hayfield, open pasture and thicket may provide
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Canary Grass ‐ Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh and 0.6 ha of MAMM1‐2: Cattail Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh surrounded by upland areas consisting of 3.5 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop, 2.5 ha of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop, 1.6 ha of FOCM2‐2: White Cedar Coniferous Forest, 1.6 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 1.4 ha of THMM1: Mixed Regeneration Thicket Ecosite and 1.0 ha of FOMM8‐1: Fresh‐Moist Poplar Mixed Forest.
suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 18
MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SAS1, SAM1, SAF1, MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, SWT1, SWT2, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, and SWD4.
An 89.0 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 49.2 ha consisting of 20.8 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 2.2 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass ‐ Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh, 1.4 ha of OAO: Open Aquatic surrounded by upland areas consisting of 16.9 ha of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop, 2.8 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 2..5 ha of TAGM1: Coniferous Plantation, 2.2 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop and 0.4 ha of MEMM4: Fresh ‐ Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite.
Photo 1, 19, 26, 28, 34, 55, 59, 60 and 61
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Marsh, aquatic and swamp habitat adjacent to upland coniferous plantation, meadow, hayfield and open pasture may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
230 KV line Horizontal Directional Drilling
230 KV Overhead Transmisstion Line
Within project location
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 19
Waterfowl nesting areas are associated with wetland and woodlands located in upland areas. Upland areas associated with ELC ecosites MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SAS1, SAM1, SAF1, MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, SWT1, SWT2, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, and SWD4.
A 391.6 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 127.6 ha consisting of 60.7 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 12.4 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 9.8 ha of SWDM4‐3: White Birch‐Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp, 3.1 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type and 0.2 ha of OAO: Open Aquatic surrounded by upland areas consisting of 13.0 ha of MEFM4: Fresh ‐
Photo 23, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 40, 55, 59, 60, 61 and 62.
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp and open aquatic habitat adjacent to upland meadow, hayfield and open pasture may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
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230 KV Overhead Transmisstion Line
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Moist Forb Meadow Ecosite, 12.0 ha of CVR_4: Rural Property, 5.8 ha of MEMM4: Fresh ‐ Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite, 5.2 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop, 4.0 ha of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop, 1.0 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture and 0.3 ha of MEGM4‐1: Open Graminoid Meadow.
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 20
A 186.3 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 76.5 ha consisting of 42.0 ha of SWMO3‐3: White Birch‐Conifer Organic Mixed Swamp and 9.1 ha of SWDO2‐3: Swamp Maple Organic Deciduous Swamp surrounded by upland areas consisting of 10.8 ha of CVR_4: Rural Property, 6.4 ha of FODM5‐9: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple – Hardwood Deciduous Forest Type, 4.6 ha of FOMM8‐1: Fresh‐Moist Poplar Mixed Forest, 2.0 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture and 1.6 ha of TAGM1: Coniferous Plantation.
Photo 1, 9, 12, 36, 46, 61 and 62.
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat adjacent to deciduous, mixed and coniferous forest as well as open pasture may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
69 KV Overhead Transmission Line
Within project location
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 21
A 30.0 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 20.4 ha consisting of 9.5 ha of SWMO3‐3: White Birch‐Conifer Organic Mixed Swamp and 1.8 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp surrounded by upland areas consisting of 2.6 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop, 2.0 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 2.0 ha of MEGM4‐1: Open Graminoid Meadow, 1.7 ha of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop and 0.9 ha of CVR_4: Rural Property.
Photo 27, 46, 55, 59, 60 and 61
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat adjacent to upland meadow, hayfield and open pasture may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
230 KV Overhead Transmisstion Line
Within project location
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 22
Waterfowl nesting areas are associated with wetland and woodlands located in upland areas. Upland areas associated with ELC ecosites MAS1, MAS2, MAS3, SAS1,
A 21.0 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 10.2 ha consisting of 4.0 ha of SWD: Deciduous Swamp and 0.1 ha of OAO: Open Aquatic surrounded by upland areas consisting of 2.9 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture, 1.9 ha of MEMM4: Fresh ‐ Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite
Photo 26, 28, 59 and 61
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp and open aquatic habitat adjacent to upland open pasture and meadow may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
and 1.4 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop. Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 23
A 113.1 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 50.8 ha consisting of 26.7 ha of SWDM4‐3: White Birch‐Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp, 4.4 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 4.1 ha SWMO3‐3: White Birch‐Conifer Organic Mixed Swamp, 3.6 ha of SWMM5‐2: Tamarack ‐ Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp surrounded by upland areas consisting of 6.8 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop and 5.2 ha of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop.
Photo 33, 44, 46, 55, 59 and 60
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat adjacent to upland hayfield and agricultural land may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
230 KV Line Horizontal Directional Drilling
Within project location
Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 24
SAM1, SAF1, MAM1, MAM2, MAM3, MAM4, MAM5, MAM6, SWT1, SWT2, SWD1, SWD2, SWD3, and SWD4.
An 84.8 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 47.6 ha consisting of 22.6 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 5.3 ha of SWDO1‐2: Green Ash Organic Deciduous Swamp, 1.9 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass ‐ Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh, 1.5 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp and 0.1 ha of OAO: Open Aquatic surrounded by upland areas consisting of 8.4 ha of MEMM4: Fresh ‐ Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite, 4.6 ha of OAGM1: Annual Row Crop and 3.2 ha of FODM2‐4: Dry‐Fresh Oak‐Hardwood Deciduous Forest.
Photo 6, 19, 26, 28, 35, 40, 55 and 59
Nesting Habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Marsh, open aquatic and swamp habitat adjacent to upland deciduous forest and meadow may provide suitable waterfowl nesting habitat.
230 KV Overhead Transmisstion Line
Within project location
Osprey or Bald Eagle Nesting Habitat
High quality habitat consists of nesting areas adjacent or in proximity to clear and shallow water bodies with productive fish populations. These sites will have numerous conifer and/or deciduous trees in good condition along the
No habitat identified within the project location.
n/a Nesting habitat.
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat does not exist in the project location or 120 metre setback. No stick nests were observed, suitable trees that are large enough to support a stick nest were not found, and
n/a n/a
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(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
shoreline providing good visibility and clear flight lines, little disturbance and traditional use of sites.
the project is not located in proximity to permanent water with productive fish populations.
Turtle Nesting Areas
Preferred nesting habitats are usually on relatively soft substrates such as sand or fine gravel that allow turtles to easily dig their nests and are located in open, sunny areas. Best nesting habitat is close to water and away from roads, decreasing mortality and sites less prone to loss of eggs by predation from skunks, raccoons and other animals. Species of Conservation Concern: Common Snapping Turtle
Substrates found throughout the project location and 120 m setback are predominantly clay and loam.
n/a Nesting habitat.
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat does not exist in the project location or 120 metre setback. Suitable soils in open, sunny areas were not identified.
n/a n/a
Seeps/ Springs
Seepage areas, springs and small intermittent streams provide habitat for numerous uncommon species. These areas often support a high diversity of plant species. Most important seeps are in forested areas where the canopy maintains cool,
None identified within the project location. n/a Ground‐water source; source of sodium; supports high diversity of species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Seeps and springs were not observed in the project location or setback area.
n/a n/a
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Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
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Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
shaded conditions. Amphibian Breeding Habitat (wetland)
Wetlands and pools greater than 500m2 (about 25 m diameter) isolated from woodlands (greater than 120 m).
None identified within the project location. n/a Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Large wetlands isolated from woodlands not observed within the project location or setback area.
n/a n/a
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH1
A 51.1 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 8.2 ha consisting of 4.3 ha of FODM5‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Type, 3.0 ha of FOM: Mixed Forest and 0.9 ha of SWD: Deciduous Swamp.
Photo 8 Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Vernal pools were observed in deciduous and mixed forest communities in the early spring. These pools were dry in late summer/early fall.
Underground Collector Circuit
Access Road Turbine 1 Crane Path
5 m
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH2
A 22.3 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 18.6 ha consisting of 7.3 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 5.9 ha of SWMM4: Ash Mineral Mixed Swamp Ecosite, 2.8 ha of SAS1: Submerged Shallow Aquatic Ecosite, 1.8 ha of MASM1‐1: Cattail Mineral Shallow Marsh Type, 0.5 ha of SWTM3‐2: Bebb's Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp Type and 0.2 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass ‐ Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh habitat.
Photo 16, 19, 20, 29, 42 and 50
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Mixture of marsh, swamp and aquatic habitat may support amphibian breeding.
Turbine 3 Underground Collector Circuit
Access Road Crane Path Horizontal Directional Drilling
Alternative Underground Collector Circuit
5*** m
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland)
Ponds used by several species of frogs and salamanders. The best breeding ponds are unpolluted and contain a variety of vegetation structure in and around the edge of the pond for egg‐laying and calling by frogs. Closed‐canopy woodlands with rather dense undergrowth maintaining a damp environment are preferred. Moist fallen logs are an important habitat component required for salamanders. Sites with several ponds and/or ponds close to creeks are valuable. Associated with ELC ecosites FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD, MAM, SAS, SAF, SAM, and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog
A 58.3 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 33.1 ha consisting of 17.7 ha of SWCM1‐2: White Cedar ‐ Conifer Mineral Coniferous Swamp Type, 5.3 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 4.3 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow
Photo 16, 29, 30, 40, 51 and 53
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp, marsh and aquatic habitat bisected by 4th Line, a rural road, may support amphibian breeding.
Turbine 29 Underground Collector Circuit
Access Road Crane Path
5***
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
ABH3
Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp habitat, 4.1 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 1.3 ha of SAS1: Submerged Shallow Aquatic Ecosite and 0.4 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type habitat.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH4
A 7.1 ha unit consisting entirely of MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type.
No photo available for this community
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Small area of marsh habitat may provide suitable open water areas to support amphibian breeding.
Turbine 29 Access Road
72 m
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH5
A 73.4 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 33.0 ha consisting of 13.6 ha of SWMM5‐2: Tamarack ‐ Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp, 8.4 ha of SWDM3‐1: Red Maple Deciduous Swamp, 5.7 ha of SWMM5‐1: Balsam Fir ‐ Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 3.3 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 1.1 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type habitat, and 0.9 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type habitat..
Photo 16 and 31, 40, 43, and 44
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This large and combined area of marsh, swamp and aquatic habitat may provide suitable breeding habitat for amphibians.
Access Road Underground Collector Circuit
Turbine 37, 38, 39 and 40
Crane Path Horizontal Directional Drilling
5*** m
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH7
Ponds used by several species of frogs and salamanders. The best breeding ponds are unpolluted and contain a variety of vegetation structure in and around the edge of the pond for egg‐laying and calling by frogs. Closed‐canopy woodlands with rather dense undergrowth maintaining a damp environment are preferred. Moist fallen logs are an important habitat component required for salamanders. Sites with several ponds and/or ponds close to creeks are valuable. Associated with ELC ecosites FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD, MAM, SAS, SAF, SAM, and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog
A 79.1 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 49.3 ha consisting of 45.8 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 2.1 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type and 1.4 ha of MASM1‐14: Reed Canary Grass Mineral Shallow Marsh Type.
Photo 34 and 40
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of marsh and swamp habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
Underground Collector Circuit
Horizontal Directional Drilling
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH8
An 80.2 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 38.7 ha consisting of 29.0 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 8.1 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type and 1.5 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp habitat.
Photo 16, 40 and 51
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
Turbine 46
25 m
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH9
A 125.9 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 49.1 ha consisting of 26.7 ha of SWMM5‐1: Balsam Fir ‐ Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 11.0 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 9.9 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 0.9 ha of SWMM3‐2a: Poplar ‐ Fir Mineral Mixed Swamp Type and 0.6 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp habitat.
Photo 16, 40, 43, and 51
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
Turbine 48 and 49
Access Road Underground Collector Circuit
Crane Path Horizontal Directional Drilling
5m***
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH11
Ponds used by several species of frogs and salamanders. The best breeding ponds are unpolluted and contain a variety of vegetation structure in and around the edge of the pond for egg‐laying and calling by frogs. Closed‐canopy woodlands with rather dense undergrowth maintaining a damp environment are preferred. Moist fallen logs are an important habitat component required for salamanders. Sites with several ponds and/or ponds close to creeks are valuable. Associated with ELC ecosites FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD, MAM, SAS, SAF, SAM, and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog
A 21.5 ha unit consisting of 7.9 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 7.3 ha of SWMM4‐2: Black Ash ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 4.4 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 1.5 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp and 0.5 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp.
Photo 16, 40, 41, 51 and 53
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
Underground Collector Circuit
Access Road Horizontal Directional Drilling
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH12
A 116.8 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 33.6 ha consisting of 24.1 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 5.3 ha of SWCM1‐2: White Cedar ‐ Conifer Mineral Coniferous Swamp Type, 3.7 ha of SWDM3‐1: Red Maple Deciduous Swamp, and 0.5 ha of MAMM2‐6: Joe Pye Weed Forb Meadow Marsh Type.
Photo 18, 30, 31, and 40
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
Turbine 43, 44, and 45
Underground Collector Circuit
Access Road Crane Path
5
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH14
Ponds used by several species of frogs and salamanders. The best breeding ponds are unpolluted and contain a variety of vegetation structure in and around the edge of the pond for egg‐laying and calling by frogs. Closed‐canopy woodlands with rather dense undergrowth maintaining a damp environment are preferred. Moist fallen logs are an important habitat component required for salamanders. Sites with several ponds and/or ponds close to creeks are valuable. Associated with ELC ecosites FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD, MAM, SAS, SAF, SAM, and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog
A 475.7 ha unit. ELC was conducted in 208.8 ha consisting of 33.4 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 92.1 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 36.3 ha of SWDO2‐3: Swamp Maple Organic Deciduous Swamp, 20.6 ha of SWCM1‐2: White Cedar‐Conifer Mineral Coniferous Swamp Type, 9.1 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 6.8 ha of SWTO2‐3: Slender Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 6.8 ha of SWDM4‐1: Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 1.9 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 0.7 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 0.4 ha of MAMM1‐5: Fowl Manna Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type habitat, and 0.3 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp and 0.2 ha of MASM1‐5: Broad ‐ Leaved Sedge Mineral Shallow Marsh Type habitat.
Photo 16, 21, 24, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40, 51, 54 and 55
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Transmission Line
Horizontal Directional Drilling
5m*
Amphibian breeding habitat
Ponds used by several species of frogs and salamanders. The best breeding ponds are
A 37.3 ha unit consisting of 19.8 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 10.3 ha of MASM1‐1: Cattail Mineral
Photo 20, 40 and 53
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat
Access Road Underground Collector
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
(woodland) ABH16
Shallow Marsh Type and 7.3 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type habitat.
for amphibian breeding. Circuit Crane Path
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH17
A 56.8 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 28.1 ha consisting of 17.4 ha of SWMM5‐1: Balsam Fir ‐ Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 7.0 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp, 2.9 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed ‐ Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type and 0.6 ha of SWMM5‐2: Tamarack ‐ Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp habitat.
Photo 16, 43 and 44
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
Crane Path Access Road
111 m
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH18
unpolluted and contain a variety of vegetation structure in and around the edge of the pond for egg‐laying and calling by frogs. Closed‐canopy woodlands with rather dense undergrowth maintaining a damp environment are preferred. Moist fallen logs are an important habitat component required for salamanders. Sites with several ponds and/or ponds close to creeks are valuable. Associated with ELC ecosites FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD, MAM, SAS, SAF, SAM, and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog
A 12.3 ha unit consisting entirely of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type habitat.
Photo 40 Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat may provide suitable vernal pools for amphibian breeding.
Underground Collector Circuit
230 KV Transmission Line
Turbine 33 Access Road Crane Path Horizontal Directional Drilling
5m*** m
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH19
Ponds used by several species of frogs and salamanders. The best breeding ponds are unpolluted and contain a variety of vegetation structure in and around the edge of the pond for egg‐laying and calling by frogs.
A 120.1 ha unit consisting of 72.3 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 17.8 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 14.4 ha of SWM: Generic swamp, 11.6 ha of SWDM3‐1: Red Maple Deciduous Swamp, 2.3 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 1.2 ha of SWTM3‐
Photo 31, 40, 49, 51 and 53
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat may provide suitable vernal pools for amphibian breeding.
Turbine 26, 34, and 35
Underground Collector Circuits
Access Roads
Crane Path
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
1: Missouri Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp Type and 0.6 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp habitat.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH21
Closed‐canopy woodlands with rather dense undergrowth maintaining a damp environment are preferred. Moist fallen logs are an important habitat component required for salamanders. Sites with several ponds and/or ponds close to creeks are valuable. Associated with ELC ecosites FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD, MAM, SAS, SAF, SAM, and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog
A 35.2 ha unit consisting of 26.1 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket and 9.1 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass ‐ Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh habitat.
Photo 19 and 55
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Line Horizontal Directional Drilling
5m***
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH23
A 143.2 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 60.6 ha consisting 140.9 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp habitat and 1.3 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type habitat.
Photo 34 and 55
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat may provide suitable vernal pools for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Line Horizontal Directional Drilling
5m***
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH25
Ponds used by several species of frogs and salamanders. The best breeding ponds are unpolluted and contain a variety of vegetation structure in and around the edge of the pond for egg‐laying and calling by frogs. Closed‐canopy woodlands with rather dense undergrowth maintaining a damp environment are preferred. Moist fallen logs are an important habitat
A 6.3 ha unit consisting entirely of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type habitat.
Photo 34 Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat may provide suitable vernal pools for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Line Horizontal Directional Drilling
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH26
component required for salamanders. Sites with several ponds and/or ponds close to creeks are valuable. Associated with ELC ecosites FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD, MAM, SAS, SAF, SAM, and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog
A 3.9 ha unit consisting of 2.4 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp and 1.4 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type habitat.
Photo 34 and 55
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat may provide suitable vernal pools for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Line Horizontal Directional Drilling
5m***
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH27
A 139.6 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 75.9 ha consisting of 58.1 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 11.9 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp and 6.0 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass ‐ Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh habitat.
Photo 19, 34 and 55
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
Within project location
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH29
A 9.2 ha unit consisting of 7.1 ha of MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type and 2.1 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type habitat.
Photo 40 Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
104 m
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland)
Ponds used by several species of frogs and salamanders. The best breeding ponds are unpolluted and contain a variety of vegetation structure in and around the edge of the pond for egg‐laying and calling by frogs. Closed‐canopy woodlands with rather dense undergrowth maintaining a damp environment are preferred. Moist fallen logs are an important habitat component required for salamanders. Sites with several ponds and/or ponds close to creeks are valuable. Associated with ELC ecosites FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD, MAM, SAS, SAF, SAM,
A 6.5 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 3.1 ha consisting of 1.8 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type and 1.3 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass ‐ Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh habitat. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 19 and 34
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
>0.1m
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
ABH30
and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH31
A 329.5 ha unit. ELC was conducted in 66.9 ha consisting of 34.8 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type and 7.7 ha of MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type habitat.
Photo 40 and 55
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
Horizontal Directional Drilling
230 KV Line
0 m (Within project location)
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH34
Ponds used by several species of frogs and salamanders. The best breeding ponds are unpolluted and contain a variety of vegetation structure in and around the edge of the pond for egg‐laying and calling by frogs. Closed‐canopy woodlands with rather dense undergrowth maintaining a damp environment are preferred. Moist fallen logs are an important habitat component required for salamanders. Sites with several ponds and/or ponds close to creeks are valuable. Associated with ELC ecosites FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD, MAM, SAS, SAF, SAM, and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog
A 7.4 ha unit consisting of 6.9 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type and 0.4 ha of MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type habitat. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 34 Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
>0.01m
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH35
A 32.5 ha unit. ELC was conducted within 28.3 ha consisting of18.5 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 8.2 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 1.0 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass ‐ Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh habitat and 0.6 ha of MAMM1‐2: Cattail Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh habitat. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 15, 19, 40, and 55
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
>0.01m
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH37
An 8.1 ha unit. ELC was conducted in 7.8 ha consisting of 5.6 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type and 2.2 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass ‐ Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh habitat. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 19 and 34
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
>0.1m
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH38
Ponds used by several species of frogs and salamanders. The best breeding ponds are unpolluted and contain a variety of vegetation structure in and around the edge of the pond for egg‐laying and calling by frogs. Closed‐canopy woodlands with rather dense undergrowth maintaining a damp environment are preferred. Moist fallen logs are an important habitat component required for salamanders. Sites with several ponds and/or ponds close to creeks are valuable. Associated with ELC ecosites FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD, MAM, SAS, SAF, SAM, and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog
A 22.0 ha unit. ELC was conducted in 15.3 ha consisting entirely of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp habitat.
Photo 34 Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat may provide suitable vernal pools for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Line Horizontal Directional Drilling
>0.1
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH40
Ponds used by several species of frogs and salamanders. The best breeding ponds are unpolluted and contain a variety of vegetation structure in and around the edge of the pond for egg‐
A 270.2 ha unit. ELC was conducted in 77.0 ha consisting of 53.9 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 10.0 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 3.1 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type and 9.8 ha of SWDM4‐3: White Birch‐Poplar Mineral
Photo 28, 33, 34, 40 and 55
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat may provide suitable vernal pools for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Line Horizontal Directional Drilling
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Deciduous Swamp, and 0.2 ha of OAO: Open Aquatic habitat.
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH42
A 9.5 ha unit consisting entirely of SWMO3‐3: White Birch‐Conifer Organic Mixed Swamp habitat. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 46 Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat may provide suitable vernal pools for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
>0.1m
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH43
laying and calling by frogs. Closed‐canopy woodlands with rather dense undergrowth maintaining a damp environment are preferred. Moist fallen logs are an important habitat component required for salamanders. Sites with several ponds and/or ponds close to creeks are valuable. Associated with ELC ecosites FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD, MAM, SAS, SAF, SAM, and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog
A 77.8 ha unit. ELC was conducted in 51.1 ha consisting of 42.0 ha of SWMO3‐3: White Birch‐Conifer Organic Mixed Swamp and 9.1 ha of SWDO2‐3: Swamp Maple Organic Deciduous Swamp habitat.
Photo 36 and 46
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐ Swamp habitat may provide suitable vernal pools for amphibian breeding.
69 KV Overhead Transmission Line
>0.1m
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH46
A 4.0 ha unit consisting entirely of SWD: Deciduous Swamp habitat.
No photo is available for this habitat.
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat may provide suitable vernal pools for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
83 m
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH47
A 52.0 ha unit. ELC was conducted in 30.0 ha consisting of 25.5 ha of SWDM4‐3: White Birch‐Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp and 4.4 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp habitat.
Photo 33 and 55
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat may provide suitable vernal pools for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Line Horizontal Directional Drilling
5***m
Amphibian
Ponds used by several species of frogs and salamanders. The best breeding ponds are unpolluted and contain a variety of vegetation structure in and around the edge of the pond for egg‐laying and calling by frogs. Closed‐canopy woodlands with rather dense undergrowth maintaining a damp environment are preferred. Moist fallen logs are an important habitat A 38.4 unit. ELC was conducted in 31.2 ha Photo 19, 35, Breeding ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat may 230 KV 0m (Within
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
breeding habitat (woodland) ABH48
component required for salamanders. Sites with several ponds and/or ponds close to creeks are valuable. Associated with ELC ecosites FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD, MAM, SAS, SAF, SAM, and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog
consisting of 22.5 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp, 5.3 ha of SWDO1‐2: Green Ash Organic Deciduous Swamp, 1.5 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, and 1.9 of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass‐Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh habitat.
40, and 55 habitat provide suitable vernal pools for amphibian breeding.
Overhead Transmission Line OR Horizontal Directional Drilling (part of habitat)
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line (part of habitat)
project location)
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH52
A 4.3 ha unit consisting of Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type.
No photo is available for this habitat.
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
5*** m (Within 230 kV Private Easement)
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH54
A 0.48 ha unit consisting of Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type.
No photo is available for this habitat.
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
5*** m (Within 230 kV Private Easement)
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH55
A 1.04 unit consisting of Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type.
No photo is available for this habitat.
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
5*** m (Within 230 kV Private Easement)
Amphibian
Ponds used by several species of frogs and salamanders. The best breeding ponds are unpolluted and contain a variety of vegetation structure in and around the edge of the pond for egg‐laying and calling by frogs. Closed‐canopy woodlands with rather dense undergrowth maintaining a damp environment are preferred. Moist fallen logs are an important habitat component required for salamanders. Sites with several ponds and/or ponds close to creeks are valuable. Associated with ELC ecosites FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, A 4.7 ha unit consisting of Willow Mineral No photo is Breeding ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp 230 KV 5*** m
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
breeding habitat (woodland) ABH56
Deciduous Swamp Type. available for this habitat.
habitat and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
Overhead Transmission Line
(Within 230 kV Private Easement)
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH57
SWD, MAM, SAS, SAF, SAM, and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog A 3.68 unit consisting of Willow Mineral
Deciduous Swamp Type. No photo is available for this habitat.
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
5m*** (Within 230 kV Private Easement)
Amphibian breeding habitat (woodland) ABH59
Ponds used by several species of frogs and salamanders. The best breeding ponds are unpolluted and contain a variety of vegetation structure in and around the edge of the pond for egg‐laying and calling by frogs. Closed‐canopy woodlands with rather dense undergrowth maintaining a damp environment are preferred. Moist fallen logs are an important habitat component required for salamanders. Sites with several ponds and/or ponds close to creeks are valuable. Associated with ELC ecosites FOC, FOM, FOD, SWC, SWM, SWD, MAM, SAS, SAF, SAM,
A 48.19 ha unit. An ELC survey conducted within the unit consisting of 44.61 ha of SWMM4‐2: Black Ash‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp, 2.81 ha of SWDM3‐1: Red Maple Deciduous Swamp, and marginal amounts of OAGM2: Perennial Cover Crop and OAGM1: Annual Row Crop.
No photo is available for this habitat.
Breeding habitat
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of swamp and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.
230 KV Transmission Line
Turbine 32 Underground Collector Circuit
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Access Road
5m***
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog
Woodland Area‐Sensitive Forest Breeding Bird Habitat IFB 1
A 54.7 ha unit containing 5.3 ha of interior habitat. ELC was conducted within 42.3 ha consisting of 31.7 ha of FODM5‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Type, 11.9 ha of FOMM10: Fresh ‐ Moist Spruce/Fir ‐ Hardwood Mixed Forest Ecosite and 0.7 ha of SWCM1‐2: White Cedar ‐ Conifer Mineral Coniferous Swamp Type habitat.
Photo 8, 14 and 30
Interior habitat for area‐sensitive species.
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This unit is dominated by a continuous stretch of deciduous and mixed forest with a large area of interior habitat that may provide suitable breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species.
Access Road Crane Path
5
Woodland Area‐Sensitive Forest Breeding Bird Habitat IFB 3
A 55.9 ha unit containing 4.3 ha of interior habitat. ELC was conducted in 59.8 ha consisting of 57.6 ha of FODM5‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest Type and 2.2 ha of FODM3‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Poplar Deciduous Forest habitat.
Photo 7 and 8 Interior habitat for area‐sensitive species.
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This continuous area of deciduous forest contains a large are of interior habitat that may provide suitable breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species.
Turbine 32 Underground Collector Circuits
Access Roads
230 KV Transmission Line
Crane Path
Within project location
Woodland Area‐Sensitive Forest Breeding Bird Habitat IFB 4
An 84.0 ha unit containing 8.5 ha of interior habitat. ELC was conducted within 7.9 ha consisting entirely of FODM5‐1: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple Deciduous Forest habitat.
Photo 8 Interior habitat for area‐sensitive species.
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This large expanse of deciduous forest contains interior habitat that that may provide suitable breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species. See Figure 16, GWH2
Access Road 10 m
Woodland
Most significant forest stands should contain at least 4 ha of interior forest excluding at least a 200 m buffer around the forest interior. Sites with abundant large, mature trees are more significant. Forests comprised of mainly closed canopy of large trees and a variety of vegetation layers tend to support a greater diversity of species due to the broad range of habitats provided. Species of Conservation Concern: Canada Warbler and Louisiana Waterthrush are covered under this habitat type.
An 80.7 ha unit containing 8.4 ha of interior Photo 34 and Interior ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This large expanse of Undergroun 24 m
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Area‐Sensitive Forest Breeding Bird Habitat IFB 5
habitat. ELC was conducted in 47.9 ha consisting of 45.8 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type and 2.1 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp habitat.
40 habitat for area‐sensitive species.
deciduous and conifer mixed swamp contains interior habitat that that may provide suitable breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species. See Figure 16, GWH1
d Collector Circuit
Horiztontal Directional Drilling
Woodland Area‐Sensitive Forest Breeding Bird Habitat IFB 8
A 134.3 ha unit containing 20.6 ha of interior habitat. ELC was conducted in 89.6 ha consisting of 58.6 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar ‐ Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 20.6 ha of SWCM1‐2: White Cedar ‐ Conifer Mineral Coniferous Swamp Type, 6.8 ha of SWDM4‐1: Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp, 2.2 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type and 1.4 ha of FODM5‐7: Dry ‐ Fresh Sugar Maple ‐Black Cherry Deciduous Forest habitat.
Photo 30, 32, 34 and 40
Interior habitat for area‐sensitive species.
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This large expanse of swamp contains interior habitat that that may provide suitable breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species.
Horiztontal Directional Drilling
Alternate Underground Collector Circuit
230 KV Transmission LIne
Underground Collector Circuit
Access Road Crane Path
5m***
Woodland Area‐Sensitive Forest Breeding Bird Habitat IFB 9
An 83.6 ha unit containing 9.1 ha of interior habitat. ELC was conducted in 48.8 ha consisting entirely of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp habitat.
Photo 34 Interior habitat for area‐sensitive species.
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This large expanse of deciduous swamp contains interior habitat that that may provide suitable breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
Within project location
Woodland
Most significant forest stands should contain at least 4 ha of interior forest excluding at least a 200 m buffer around the forest interior. Sites with abundant large, mature trees are more significant. Forests comprised of mainly closed canopy of large trees and a variety of vegetation layers tend to support a greater diversity of species due to the broad range of habitats provided. Species of Conservation Concern: Canada Warbler and Louisiana Waterthrush are covered under this habitat type.
A 157.1 ha unit containing 30.7 ha of interior Photo 5 and 11 Interior ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This large expanse of 69 KV 5 m
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Area‐Sensitive Forest Breeding Bird Habitat IFB 10
habitat. ELC was conducted in 79.2 ha consisting of 39.6 ha of FOCM6: Naturalized Coniferous Plantation and 39.5 ha of FODM8‐1: Fresh‐Moist Poplar Deciduous Forest habitat.
habitat for area‐sensitive species.
deciduous forest and coniferous plantation contains interior habitat that that may provide suitable breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species.
Overhead Transmission Line
Open Country Breeding Birds OCBB 4
Large grassland areas are required to be buffered from disturbance and increase the distance between nesting habitats and woody edges as well as nesting potential. Species generally require more than 30 ha of grassland habitat. Grasslands with a variety of vegetation structure, density and composition tend to support a greater diversity of nesting bird species. Species of Conservation Concern: Short‐eared Owl
A 34.2 ha unit consisting of 24.4 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture and 9.3 ha of MEMM4: Fresh‐Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite,
Photo 26, 60 and 61
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This continuous area of open pasture and meadow may provide suitable habitat for area‐sensitive open country breeding birds.
Turbine 35 and 36
Underground Collector Circuits
Access Roads
Crane Path
Within project location
Open Country Breeding Birds OCBB 5
Large grassland areas are required to be buffered from disturbance and increase the distance between nesting habitats and woody edges as well as nesting potential. Species generally require more than 30 ha of grassland
A 38.3 ha unit consisting entirely of OAGM4: Open Pasture
Photo 26, 60 and 61
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This long, narrow continuous stretch of open hayfield, meadow and open pasture separated by a rural road may provide suitable habitat for area‐sensitive
Turbine 30, 31, and 32
Underground Collector Circuits
Access Roads
Within project location
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
open country breeding birds.
230 KV Transmission Line
Crane Path
Open Country Breeding Birds OCBB 7
A 32.7 ha unit consisting entirely of OAGM4: Open Pasture habitat
Photo 61 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This triangular area of open pasture habitat may provide suitable habitat for area‐sensitive open country breeding birds.
Underground Collector Circuits
Access Roads
Crane Path Horizontal Directional Drilling
Within project location
Open Country Breeding Birds OCBB 11
habitat. Grasslands with a variety of vegetation structure, density and composition tend to support a greater diversity of nesting bird species. Species of Conservation Concern: Short‐eared Owl
A 49.1 ha unit consisting of 28.6 ha of OAGM4: Open Pasture and 17.7 ha of MEMM4: Fresh‐Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite.
Photo 24, 60 and 61
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This large continuous unit of meadow, hayfield and open pasture may provide suitable habitat for area‐sensitive open country breeding birds.
230 KV Overhead Transmission Line
Within the project
easement area
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB1
A 0.3 ha unit consisting of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp
Photo 53 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shallow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat
Underground Collector Circuit
72m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB2
Nesting occurs in wetlands. For Green Heron, habitat is at the edge of water such as sluggish streams, ponds and marshes sheltered by shrubs and trees. Less frequently it may be found in upland shrubs or forest at a considerable distance from water. Habitat includes all wetland habitats with shallow water and
A 11.8 ha unit consisting of 7.4 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 1.8 ha of MASM1‐1: Cattail Mineral Shallow Marsh Type, 1.8 ha of SWDM3‐1: Red Maple Deciduous Swamp, 0.5 ha of SWTM3‐2:
Photo 16, 19 20, 31, and 50
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Bebb’s Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp Type, and 0.2 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass‐Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh.
Alternative Underground Collector Circuit
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB3
A 0.1 ha unit consisting of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type
Photo 16 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Underground Collector Circuit
60m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB4
emergent aquatic vegetation. May include any of the following Community Types: Meadow Marsh (MAM), Shallow Aquatic (SA), Open Bog (BOO), Open Fen (FEO), or for Green Heron: SW (Swamp), MA (Marsh) and Meadow (ME) Community Types.
A 0.2 ha unit consisting of MAMM1‐3: Reed Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type.
Photo 16 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Underground Collector Circuit
13m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB5
A 79.8 ha unit consisting of 44.7 SWMM4‐2: Black Ash‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 12.0 of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 8.7 ha of SWCM1‐2: White Cedar‐Condifer Mineral Confierous Swamp Type, 4.6 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 3.1 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, and 2.8 ha of SWDM3‐1: Red Maple Deciduous Swamp.
Photo 16, 30, 31, 40, 41 and 50
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Underground Collector Circuit
Turbine 29 and 32
Crane Path 230 kV Transmission Line
Access Road
5m***
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB6
Nesting occurs in wetlands. For Green Heron, habitat is at the edge of water such as sluggish streams, ponds and marshes sheltered by shrubs
A 7.1 ha unit consisting MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type
Photo 16 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Buildable Area
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB7
A 12.2 ha unit consisting of SWMM3‐2: Poplar Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type
Photo 40 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Underground Collector Circuit
Turbine 33 230 KV Transmission Line
5m***
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB8
A 1.3 ha unit consisting of 0.7 ha of SWMM5‐1: Balsam Fir‐Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, and 0.6 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp
Photo 43 and 51
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Underground Collector Circuit
72m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB9
and trees. Less frequently it may be found in upland shrubs or forest at a considerable distance from water. Habitat includes all wetland habitats with shallow water and emergent aquatic vegetation. May include any of the following Community Types: Meadow Marsh (MAM), Shallow Aquatic (SA), Open Bog (BOO), Open Fen (FEO), or for Green Heron: SW (Swamp), MA (Marsh) and Meadow (ME) Community Types.
A 19.9 ha unit consisting of 17.4 ha of SWMM5‐1: Balsam Fir‐Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 1.8 of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, and 0.6 ha of SWMM5‐2: Tamarack‐Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp.
Photo 16, 43, and 44
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Access Road Crane Path
110m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB10
Nesting occurs in wetlands. For Green Heron, habitat is at the edge of water such as sluggish streams, ponds and marshes sheltered by shrubs and trees. Less frequently it may be found in upland shrubs or forest at a considerable distance from water. Habitat includes all wetland habitats with shallow water and
A 115.4 ha unit consisting of 60.9 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 26.4 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 14.4 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 11.7 ha of SWDM3‐1: Red Maple Deciduous Swamp, 1.4 ha of MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, and 0.6 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp.
Photo 16, 31,40, 51, and 53
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Underground Collector Circuit
Crane Path Access Road
5m***
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB11
A 1.2 ha unit consisting of SWTM3‐1: Missouri Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp type.
Photo 49 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Underground Collector Circuit
Access Road Turbine 36
5m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB12
emergent aquatic vegetation. May include any of the following Community Types: Meadow Marsh (MAM), Shallow Aquatic (SA), Open Bog (BOO), Open Fen (FEO), or for Green Heron: SW (Swamp), MA (Marsh) and Meadow (ME) Community Types.
A 2.2 ha unit consisting of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type.
Photo 16 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Access Road 67m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB13
A 34.2 unit consisting of 19.6 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 10.4 ha of MASM1‐1: Cattail Mineral Shallow Marsh Type, and 4.1 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type.
Photo 16, 20, and 53
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Turbine 35 Access Road Underground Collector Circuit
Crane path
1m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB14
Nesting occurs in wetlands. For Green Heron, habitat is at the edge of water such as sluggish streams, ponds and marshes sheltered by shrubs and trees. Less frequently it may be found in upland shrubs or forest at a considerable distance from water. Habitat includes all wetland habitats with shallow water and emergent aquatic vegetation. May include any of the following Community Types: Meadow Marsh (MAM), Shallow Aquatic (SA), Open
A 207.6 ha unit consisting of 90.8 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 33.4 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 27.4 ha of SWDO2‐3: Swamp Maple Organic Deciduous Swamp, 20.9 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 15.7 ha of SWTO2‐3: Slender Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 11.0 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 6.9 ha of SWDM4‐1: Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp, 0.7 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 0.4 ha of MAMM1‐5: Fowl Manna Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, and 0.2 ha of MASM1‐
Photo 16, 21, 32, 34, 36, 40, 51, 54, 55
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Alternative Underground Collector Circuit
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Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Bog (BOO), Open Fen (FEO), or for Green Heron: SW (Swamp), MA (Marsh) and Meadow (ME) Community Types.
5: Broad‐Leaved Sedge Mineral Shallow Marsh Type
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB15
A 2.0 ha unit consisting of SWMM2‐1: Red Maple‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type
Photo 38 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Alternative Underground Collector Circuit
230 KV Transmission Line
1m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB16
A 0.6 ha unit consisting of MAMM1‐6: Tall Manna Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type
n/a Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Crane Path Access road Underground Collector Circuit
230 KV Transmission LIne
48m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB17
A 42.3 ha unit consisting of 19.7 ha of SWM: Mixed Swamp, 5.7 ha of SWMM5‐1: Balsam Fir‐Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 4.5 ha of SWCM1‐2: White Cedar‐Conifer Mineral Coniferous Swamp Type, 4.3 ha of SWDM3‐1: Red Maple Deciduous Swamp, 3.2 ha of SWMO2‐1: Red Maple‐Conifer Organic Mixed Swamp, 3.0 ha of SWMM4: Ash Mineral Mixed Swamp Ecosite, and 1.9 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type.
Photo 16, 30, 31, 42, 43, and 45
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Turbine 40 Access Road Crane Path Underground Collector Circuit
1m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat
Nesting occurs in wetlands. For Green Heron, habitat is at the edge of water such as sluggish streams, ponds and marshes sheltered by shrubs and trees. Less frequently it may be found in upland shrubs or forest at a considerable distance from water. Habitat includes all wetland habitats with shallow water and emergent aquatic vegetation. May include any of the following Community Types: Meadow Marsh (MAM),
A 19.0 ha unit consisting of 13.6 ha of SWMM5‐2: Tamarack‐Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp, 3.3 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐
Photo 16, 40, 44
Breeding habitat for area‐
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation
Turbine 37, 38, and 39
Undergroun
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
MBB18
Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, and 2.2 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type
sensitive species
may provide suitable habitat.
d Collector Circuit
Crane Path Access Road
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB19
Shallow Aquatic (SA), Open Bog (BOO), Open Fen (FEO), or for Green Heron: SW (Swamp), MA (Marsh) and Meadow (ME) Community Types. A 51.0 ha unit consisting of 47.5 ha of
SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 2.1 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, and 1.4 ha of MASM1‐14: Reed Canary Grass Mineral Shallow Marsh Type
Photo 34 and 40
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Underground Collector Circuit
Horizontal Directional Drilling
5m***
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB20
A 38.3 ha unit consisting of 29.0 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 5.2 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 3.7 ha of SWDM3‐1: Red Maple Deciduous Swamp, and 0.5 ha of MAMM2‐6: Joe Pye Weed Forb Meadow Marsh Type
Photo 18, 31, 40, and 51
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Access Road Underground Collector Circuit
Crane Path Turbine 42 and 43
0 (Within Project Location)
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB21
A 36.6 ha unit consisting of 24.3 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 4.9 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 4.3 ha of SWMM3‐2a: Poplar‐fir Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, and 3.1 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type.
Photo 16, 40,and 51
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Alternative Underground Collector Circuit
0m (Within Project Location)
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB22
A 38.4 ha unit consisting of 29.0 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Confier Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 8.0 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, and 1.3 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp
Photo 16, 40, and 51
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Turbine 46 Access Road Underground Collector Circuit
34m
Marsh Breeding
Nesting occurs in wetlands. For Green Heron, habitat is at the edge of water such as sluggish streams, ponds and marshes sheltered by shrubs and trees. Less frequently it may be found in upland shrubs or forest at a considerable distance from water. Habitat includes all wetland habitats with shallow water and emergent aquatic vegetation. May include any of the following Community Types: Meadow Marsh (MAM), Shallow Aquatic (SA), Open Bog (BOO), Open Fen (FEO), or
A 70.2 ha unit consisting of 26.7 ha of SWMM5‐1: Balsam Fir‐Hardwood Mineral
Photo 16, 40, 41, 43, 51,
Breeding habitat for
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with
Horizontal Directional
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Bird Habitat MBB23
for Green Heron: SW (Swamp), MA (Marsh) and Meadow (ME) Community Types.
Mixed Swamp Type, 18.9 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 13.8 ha of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, 7.3 ha of SWMM4‐2: Black Ash‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 1.5 ha of SWTM3‐6: Mixed Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 1.0 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp, and 0.9 ha of SWMM3‐2a: Poplar‐Fir Mineral Mixed Swamp Type.
and 53 area‐sensitive species
emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Drilling Underground Collector Circuit
Access Road Turbine 48 and 49
Crane Path
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB24
A 35.9 ha unit consisting of 27.0 ha of SWTO2‐6 ha of Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, and 8.9 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass‐Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 19 and 55
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
230kV Transmission Line
5m***
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB25
A 46.3 ha unit consisting of 45.0 ha of SWTO2‐6 ha of Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, and 1.3 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 34 and 55
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
230kV Transmission Line
5m***
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB26
A 6.7 ha unit consisting of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type
Photo 34 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230 kV Overhead Transmission Line
10m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat
Nesting occurs in wetlands. For Green Heron, habitat is at the edge of water such as sluggish streams, ponds and marshes sheltered by shrubs and trees. Less frequently it may be found in upland shrubs or forest at a considerable distance from water. Habitat includes all wetland habitats with shallow water and emergent aquatic vegetation. May include any of the following Community Types: Meadow Marsh (MAM), Shallow Aquatic (SA), Open Bog (BOO), Open Fen (FEO), or
A 3.8 ha unit consisting of 2.2 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, and 1.6 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 34 and 55
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
230kV Transmissio
5m***
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
MBB27 for Green Heron: SW (Swamp), MA (Marsh) and Meadow (ME) Community Types.
n Line
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB28
A 108.9 ha unit consisting of 71.1 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 20.3 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass‐Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh, 16.4 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, and 1.0 ha of MASM1‐1: Cattail Mineral Shallow Marsh Type. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 19, 20, 34, and 55
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230kV Overhead Transmission Line
0 (within project location)
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB29
A 9.3 ha unit consisting of 7.1 ha of MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type, and 2.2 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type
Photo 16 and 40
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230kV Overhead Transmission Line
90m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB30
A 3.3 ha unit consisting of 1.9 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, and 1.4 MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass‐Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 19 and 34
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230kV Overhead Transmission Line
>0.1m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB31
A 25.8 ha unit consisting of 18.0 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, and 7.8 ha of MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 40 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230kV Overhead Transmission Line
0 (within project location)
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB32
Nesting occurs in wetlands. For Green Heron, habitat is at the edge of water such as sluggish streams, ponds and marshes sheltered by shrubs and trees. Less frequently it may be found in upland shrubs or forest at a considerable distance from water. Habitat includes all wetland habitats with shallow water and emergent aquatic vegetation. May include any of the following Community Types: Meadow Marsh (MAM), Shallow Aquatic (SA), Open
A 52.6 ha unit consisting of 32.4 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 10.9 ha of MASM1‐14: Reed Canary Grass Mineral Shallow Marsh Type, 7.2 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass‐
Photo 19, 40 and 55
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Bog (BOO), Open Fen (FEO), or for Green Heron: SW (Swamp), MA (Marsh) and Meadow (ME) Community Types.
Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh, and 2.1 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB33
A 2.8 ha unit consisting of SWDM4‐1: Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 32 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230kV Overhead Transmission Line
>0.1m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB34
A 1.5 ha unit consisting of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type
Photo 34 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230kV Overhead Transmission Line
36m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB35
A 0.6 ha unit consisting of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp
Photo 51 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230kV Overhead Transmission Line
10m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB36
A 7.5 ha unit consisting of 7.0 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, and 0.5 ha of MAMM3‐1: Mixed Mineral Meadow Marsh Type. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 34 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230kV Overhead Transmission Line
>0.1m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB37
Nesting occurs in wetlands. For Green Heron, habitat is at the edge of water such as sluggish streams, ponds and marshes sheltered by shrubs and trees. Less frequently it may be found in upland shrubs or forest at a considerable distance from water. Habitat includes all wetland habitats with shallow water and emergent aquatic vegetation. May include any of the following Community Types: Meadow Marsh (MAM), Shallow Aquatic (SA), Open Bog (BOO), Open Fen (FEO), or for Green Heron: SW (Swamp), MA (Marsh) and Meadow (ME) Community Types.
A 28.8 ha unit consisting of 18.8 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 8.3 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 1.1 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass‐Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh, and 0.6 ha of MAMM1‐2: Cattail Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh. Habitat is split by an existing
Photo 15, 19, 40, and 55
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
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>0.1m
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
railway bed. Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB38
A 0.4 ha unit consisting of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp. Habitat is located adjacent railway bed.
Photo 55 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230kV Overhead Transmission Line
>0.1m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB39
A 5.5 ha unit consisting of 5.3 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, and 2.2 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass‐Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 19 and 34
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230kV Overhead Transmission Line
>0.1m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB40
Nesting occurs in wetlands. For Green Heron, habitat is at the edge of water such as sluggish streams, ponds and marshes sheltered by shrubs and trees. Less frequently it may be found in upland shrubs or forest at a considerable distance from water. Habitat includes all wetland habitats with shallow water and emergent aquatic vegetation. May include any of the following Community Types: Meadow Marsh (MAM), Shallow Aquatic (SA), Open Bog (BOO), Open Fen (FEO), or for Green Heron: SW (Swamp), MA (Marsh) and Meadow (ME) Community Types.
A 15.3 ha unit consisting of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 34 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
230kV Transmission Line
5m***
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB41
A 101.6 ha unit consisting of 75.1 ha of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type, 13.3 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp, 10.0 ha of SWDM4‐3: White Birch‐Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp, and 3.3 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 33, 34, 40 and 55
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
230kV Transmission Line
5m***
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat
Nesting occurs in wetlands. For Green Heron, habitat is at the edge of water such as sluggish streams, ponds and marshes sheltered by shrubs
A 13.8 ha unit consisting of 10.3 ha of SWMO3‐3: White Birch‐Conifer Organic Mixed Swamp, and 3.5 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 46 and 55
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230kV Overhead Transmission Line
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
MBB42 Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB43
A 4.6 ha unit consisting of SWD: Deciduous Swamp
n/a Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230kV Overhead Transmission Line
80m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB44
and trees. Less frequently it may be found in upland shrubs or forest at a considerable distance from water. Habitat includes all wetland habitats with shallow water and emergent aquatic vegetation. May include any of the following Community Types: Meadow Marsh (MAM), Shallow Aquatic (SA), Open Bog (BOO), Open Fen (FEO), or for Green Heron: SW (Swamp), MA (Marsh) and Meadow (ME) Community Types.
A 50.4 ha unit consisting of 26.9 ha of SWDM4‐3: White Birch‐Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp, 10.4 ha of SWMO3‐3: White Birch‐Conifer Organic Mixed Swamp, 8.7 ha of SWMM5‐2: Tamarack‐Hardwood Mineral Mixed Swamp, and 4.4 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 33, 44, 46 and 55
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
230kV Transmission Line
5m***
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB45
A 23.2 ha unit consisting of 15.7 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, 5.7 ha of SWDO1‐2: Green Ash Organic Deciduous Swamp, and 1.8 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 19, 35, 40 and 55
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230 kV Overhead Transmission Line
0 (within project location)
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB46
A 3.4 ha unit consisting of 2.4 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass‐Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh, and 1.0 ha of SWTO2‐6: Mixed Willow Organic Deciduous Thicket Swamp. Habitat is adjacent to existing railway bed.
Photo 55 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230kV Overhead Transmission Line
>0.1m
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat
Nesting occurs in wetlands. For Green Heron, habitat is at the edge of water such as sluggish streams, ponds and marshes sheltered by shrubs and trees. Less frequently it may be found in upland shrubs or forest at a considerable distance from water. Habitat includes all wetland habitats with shallow water and
A 0.3 ha unit consisting of SWTM3‐5: Pussy Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp Type
Photo 52 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable
69kV Transmission Line
>0.1
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
MBB47 species habitat. Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB48
A 52.0 ha unit consisting of 43.0 ha of SWMO3‐3: White Birch‐Conifer Organic Mixed Swamp and 9.0 ha of SWDO2‐3: Swamp Maple Organic Deciduous Swamp
Photo 36 and 46
Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
69kV Transmission Line
>0.1
Marsh Breeding Bird Habitat MBB49
emergent aquatic vegetation. May include any of the following Community Types: Meadow Marsh (MAM), Shallow Aquatic (SA), Open Bog (BOO), Open Fen (FEO), or for Green Heron: SW (Swamp), MA (Marsh) and Meadow (ME) Community Types.
A 6.8 ha unit consisting of 5.2 ha of SWMM3‐2: Poplar‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type, and 1.6 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass‐Graminod Organic Meadow Marsh. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.
Photo 19 Breeding habitat for area‐sensitive species
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.
230kV Overhead Transmission Line
>0.1m
HABITAT OF SPECIES OF CONSERVATION CONCERN Red headed woodpecker WHW1
A 49.8 ha woodland unit consisting of FODM8‐1: Fresh‐Moist Poplar Deciduous Forest and SWTM3‐5: Pussy Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp
n/a Habitat for species of conservation concern
‐‐‐
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat exists in the project location and/or 120 metre setback.
69kV Transmission Line
>0.1
Red headed woodpecker WHW2
Open, deciduous forest with little understory; fields or pasture lands with scattered large trees; wooded swamps; orchards, small woodlots or forest edges; groves of dead or dying trees; feeds on insects and stores nuts or acorns for winter; loss of habitat is limiting factor; requires cavity trees with at least 40 cm dbh; require about 4 ha for a territory.
A 32.77 woodland unit consisting of FODM5‐9: Dry Fresh Sugar Maple‐Hardwood Deciduous Forest Type, FOMM8‐1: Fresh‐Moist Poplar Mixed Forest, and SWDO2‐3: Swamp Maple Organic Deciduous Swamp.
n/a Habitat for species of conservation concern
‐‐‐
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat exists in the project location and/or 120 metre setback.
69kV Transmission Line
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Schweinitz’s Sedge
Moist woodland and seepages. Riparian areas, seeps, wetlands and woodlands. Schweinitz’s Sedge is in full bloom between mid‐June to mid‐July.
Moist woodlands identified within the project location and 120 m setback. Potentially associated with the following ELC communities: MAMM, MASM, MAMO, FOMM, FOCM4
Photo 16 Habitat for species of conservation concern
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat exists in the project location and/or 120 metre setback. Surveys occurred on appropriate dates to easily identify this species.
Potential for various project components near suitable habitat
Within the project location
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
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roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
St. Lawrence Grape Fern
Grows in low, moist habitats in brushy or grassy areas and in open forest areas. It can be found growing in mossy areas in forest habitats of Pinus banksiana (Jack Pine) or Pinus resinosa (Red Pine). Grape Fern also occurs in the transition zones between these habitats and adjacent habitats. The best time to search for St. Lawrence Grape Fern is early spring to late fall.
No suitable habitat was identified within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a Habitat for species of conservation concern
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‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ St. Lawrence Grape Fern was not observed in the project location or setback area during site investigations and ELC surveys. Surveys occurred on appropriate dates to easily identify this species.
n/a n/a
Riffle Snaketail
Larval Ophiogomphus are common in clean rivers and streams (rarely from wave‐swept shores of lakes), particularly where water quality has not been degraded by changes to flow or by siltation from channelization or agricultural activities. Frequently found in sand and/or gravel substrates, larvae lie submerged within the substrate or underneath rocks or boulders (Vogt and Smith, 1993). ELC code MAMM1‐3.
23 units of MAMM1‐3 were observed within the 120 metre setback area of the project location.
n/a Habitat for species of conservation concern
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat exists within 120 metres of the project location. See Figure 16, GWH 5—27
Potential for various project components near suitable habitat
Within the 120 m
setback area
Hart’s‐Tongue Fern
Shaded calcareous rock (limestone and dolostone). The best time to search for
No suitable habitat was identified within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a Habitat for species of conservatio
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Hart’s Tongue Fern was not observed in the project location or
n/a n/a
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
Hart’s Tongue Fern is early spring to late fall.
n concern setback area during site investigations and ELC surveys. Surveys occurred on appropriate dates to easily identify this species.
Olney’s Dry Rock Moss (Grimmia olneyi)
Cracks and exposed faces of dry to periodically wet, acidic or calcareous rocks, commonly along streams or splash zones of lake shores; low to moderate elevations.
No suitable habitat was identified within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a Habitat for species of conservation concern
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat does not exist in the project location or 120 metre setback. There are no cracks and exposed faces of dry to periodically wet, acidic or calcareous rocks
n/a n/a
Monarch Breeding habitat is confined to where milkweeds grow since these leaves are the sole food source for caterpillars. Milkweed grows in meadows in farmlands, roadsides and in ditches, arid valleys and south‐facing hillsides. Adults require nectar from Milkweed as well as other wildflowers as well; typically Goldenrods, Asters, Purple Loosestrife and various Clover species1.
No large concentration areas of Milkweed were located in the project location or adjacent areas. Although not abundant, roadsides contained more Milkweed occurrences than in other areas.
n/a Habitat for species of conservation concern
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ No large concentration areas of Milkweed were located in the project location or adjacent areas. Although not abundant, roadsides contained more Milkweed occurrences than in other areas.
n/a n/a
Common Nighthawk
Traditional Common Nighthawk habitat consists of open areas with little to no ground vegetation, such as logged or burned‐over areas, forest clearings, rock barrens, peat bogs, lakeshores, mine
No suitable habitat was identified within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a Habitat for species of conservation concern
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat does not exist in the project location or 120 metre setback. The railway located near the 230KV transmission line is an
n/a n/a
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Composition Location Status Wildlife Habitat
Attributes of Habitat* Condition of Habitat Photo Record
(Appendix C)
Function
Within Project Location
Within 12
0 m of P
roject
Location
Not Carried
Forward to
EOS
Cand
idate
Previously Evaluated
Significant
Gen
eralized
Can
dida
te
Significant W
ildlife
Hab
itat**
Rationale for Status Project Components within 120 m
Distance to Nearest Project
Component (metres)
tailings,. Although the species also nests in cultivated fields, orchards, urban parks, mine tailings and along gravel roads and railways, they tend to occupy natural sites.
abandoned rail bed and gravel roads are considered unnatural habitat and thus not significant.
ANIMAL MOVEMENT CORRIDORS Amphibians
Amphibian movement corridors relate to mixes of wetland, woodland and water bodies specific to the significant breeding habitat of listed amphibian species.
No suitable habitat is found within the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a Movement Corridor
‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Amphibian breeding habitats (e.g., marsh and swamps) are extensive and continuous, thus corridors between these habitats were not identified the project location or 120 metre setback.
n/a n/a
*Based on Significant Wildlife Habitat Technical Guide, MNR 2000; **Based on Appendix D of the Natural Heritage Assessment Guide for Renewable Energy Projects, MNR 2011 *** Project components will be a minimum of 5 m from the natural feature