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Biological Resources Inventory
An identification of biological resources associated with the natural environment of the tract including such features as vegetation and wildlife. The identification of biological resources shall include a narrative description of each of the resources mentioned above. In addition, these resources shall be mapped at a scale of not smaller than 100 feet to the inch, as specified below; and may be either incorporated into the EIA report or submitted as attachments to the report.
 
(1) A map depicting the vegetation characteristics of the tract. Such map shall define the locations and boundaries of the woodland, forest and hedgerow areas of the tract and shall note the types of vegetation associations which exist in terms of their species types and sizes. In addition, all trees 12 inches in caliper or greater shall be accurately located and identified on the map whether they are free-standing trees or tree masses.

(2) A map depicting characteristics associated with wildlife habitats. Such map may draw upon vegetation, hydrology and soil maps in order to express habitat characteristics, associated with terrestrial and aquatic wildlife on the tract and the relationship of the overall habitat(s).

See § 27-2610: Environmental Impact Assessment Report for complete, detailed information.