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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

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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.


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.


n/a Migratory stopover

‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable muddy and unvegetated shoreline habitat was not observed in the project location or 120 metre setback.

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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.

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Winter foraging and roosting habitat

‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Combination of mixed meadow, open pasture, and deciduous woodland may provide suitable wintering habitat for raptors.

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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.

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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


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.

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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

Alternative Underground Collector Circuit

Horiztonal Directional Drilling

Turbine 3 Access Road Crane Path

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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

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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

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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


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.


Horizontal Directional Drilling

Turbine 34 Access Road Crane Path

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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

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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.

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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.


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

0 (within project location)

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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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


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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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.



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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

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‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ A NHIC Natural Areas Report for Laurel Wetland Complex identified nesting of


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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.




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




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.



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.



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CNH 8 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.



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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.



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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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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.




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

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‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat associated with Willow Brook Swamp which was identified in NHIC records as having colonial nesting waterbirds.


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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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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

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(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.


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.


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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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Waterfowl Nesting Habitat WNH 2


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.



Crane Path Horizontal Directional Drilling








(Appendix C)

Function


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Significant W

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Component (metres)


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.


Crane Path Horizontal Directional drilling



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


Crane Path


Waterfowl Nesting


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

Within project







(Appendix C)

Function


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Significant

Gen

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Significant W

ildlife

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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


location


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


Alternative Underground








(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

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Not Carried

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idate


Significant

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eralized

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Significant W

ildlife

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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





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.



Crane Path








(Appendix C)

Function


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Location

Not Carried

Forward to

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idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

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te

Significant W

ildlife

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itat**



Component (metres)



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





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.


Crane Path








(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

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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.


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





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.

230 KV Line Horizontal Directional Drilling

230 KV Overhead








(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

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Location

Not Carried

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idate


Significant

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eralized

Can

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Significant W

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Component (metres)

ha of CVR_4: Rural Property and 4.6 ha of MEMM4: Fresh ‐ Moist Mixed Meadow Ecosite.

Transmission Line


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 Overhead Transmisstion Line



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.



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









(Appendix C)

Function


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Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

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idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

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Significant W

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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.


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.




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.




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









(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

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roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



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.


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





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.










(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

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Hab

itat**



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.


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.




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.




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.









(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

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Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

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Hab

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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.




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.



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







(Appendix C)

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EOS

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Significant

Gen

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Significant W

ildlife

Hab

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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







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

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Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

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idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

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Significant W

ildlife

Hab

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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.


Access Road Turbine 1 Crane Path

5 m


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


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.


Access Road Crane Path

5***







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

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Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

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te

Significant W

ildlife

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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.



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


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.


Turbine 37, 38, 39 and 40


5*** m



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.



5*** m







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

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Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



Component (metres)


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


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


Turbine 48 and 49



5m***



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



Access Road Horizontal Directional Drilling

5m***







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



Component (metres)


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


Turbine 43, 44, and 45



5



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




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

26 m







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

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Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

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dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



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


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



111 m


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.


‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat may provide suitable vernal pools for amphibian breeding.



Turbine 33 Access Road Crane Path Horizontal Directional Drilling

5m*** m


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




Access Roads

Crane Path

5m***







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

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Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



Component (metres)

1: Missouri Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp Type and 0.6 ha of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp habitat.



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



5m***


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



5m***


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.




5m***







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

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Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



Component (metres)


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



5m***


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.




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.




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


>0.1m







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

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te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



Component (metres)

ABH30

and SWT. Species of Conservation Concern: Western Chorus Frog


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 Line

0 m (Within project location)



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.




>0.01m







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

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te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



Component (metres)


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



>0.01m


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



>0.1m



A 22.0 ha unit. ELC was conducted in 15.3 ha consisting entirely of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp habitat.




>0.1


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



5***







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

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Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



Component (metres)

Deciduous Swamp, and 0.2 ha of OAO: Open Aquatic habitat.


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.


‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Swamp habitat may provide suitable vernal pools for amphibian breeding.


>0.1m


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.


>0.1m


A 4.0 ha unit consisting entirely of SWD: Deciduous Swamp habitat.

No photo is available for this habitat.

Breeding habitat



83 m


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



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







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



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)


A 4.3 ha unit consisting of Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type.


Breeding habitat



5*** m (Within 230 kV Private Easement)


A 0.48 ha unit consisting of Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type.


Breeding habitat





A 1.04 unit consisting of Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type.


Breeding habitat




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







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



Component (metres)

breeding habitat (woodland) ABH56

Deciduous Swamp Type. available for this habitat.

habitat and marsh habitat may provide suitable habitat for amphibian breeding.


(Within 230 kV Private Easement)


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



5m*** (Within 230 kV Private Easement)


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.


Breeding habitat





Access Road

5m***







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



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.


5


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


Crane Path



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







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



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


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



5m***


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.



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







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



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.


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


Access Roads

Crane Path



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


‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This long, narrow continuous stretch of open hayfield, meadow and open pasture separated by a rural road may provide suitable habitat for area‐sensitive



Access Roads








(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



Component (metres)

open country breeding birds.


Crane Path


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.


Access Roads




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


‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This large continuous unit of meadow, hayfield and open pasture may provide suitable habitat for area‐sensitive open country breeding birds.


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


‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shallow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat


72m


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


‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.



5m***







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



Component (metres)

Bebb’s Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp Type, and 0.2 ha of MAMO1‐3: Reed Canary Grass‐Graminoid Organic Meadow Marsh.



A 0.1 ha unit consisting of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type




60m


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.




13m


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





Turbine 29 and 32

Crane Path 230 kV Transmission Line

Access Road

5m***


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



Buildable Area

58m







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



Component (metres)


A 12.2 ha unit consisting of SWMM3‐2: Poplar Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type





Turbine 33 230 KV Transmission Line

5m***


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




72m


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




110m



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






5m***







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



Component (metres)


A 1.2 ha unit consisting of SWTM3‐1: Missouri Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp type.




Access Road Turbine 36

5m



A 2.2 ha unit consisting of MAMM1‐3: Reed‐Canary Grass Graminoid Mineral Meadow Marsh Type.



Access Road 67m


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.





Crane path

1m


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






5m***







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



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


A 2.0 ha unit consisting of SWMM2‐1: Red Maple‐Conifer Mineral Mixed Swamp Type





1m


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


Crane Path Access road Underground Collector Circuit


48m


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



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


Undergroun

1m







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



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



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





5m***


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


‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ This wetland consisting of shawllow water with emergent vegetation may provide suitable habitat.


Crane Path Turbine 42 and 43

0 (Within Project Location)


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




0m (Within Project Location)


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





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

2m







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



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


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




230kV Transmission Line

5m***


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





5m***


A 6.7 ha unit consisting of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type



230 kV Overhead Transmission Line

10m


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




230kV Transmissio

5m***







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



Component (metres)

MBB27 for Green Heron: SW (Swamp), MA (Marsh) and Meadow (ME) Community Types.

n Line


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



230kV Overhead Transmission Line



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




90m


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




>0.1m


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.






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




>0.1m







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



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.


A 2.8 ha unit consisting of SWDM4‐1: Willow Mineral Deciduous Swamp. Habitat is split by an existing railway bed.




>0.1m


A 1.5 ha unit consisting of SWDM4‐5: Poplar Mineral Deciduous Swamp Type




36m


A 0.6 ha unit consisting of SWTM3‐3: Slender Willow Mineral Deciduous Thicket Swamp




10m


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.




>0.1m


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




>0.1m







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

0 m of P

roject

Location

Not Carried

Forward to

EOS

Cand

idate


Significant

Gen

eralized

Can

dida

te

Significant W

ildlife

Hab

itat**



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.




>0.1m


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




>0.1m


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.





5m***


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





5m***


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




>0.1m







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

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Not Carried

Forward to

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Significant

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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



80m


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





5m***


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



230 kV Overhead Transmission Line



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.




>0.1m



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


>0.1







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

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Not Carried

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Significant

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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




>0.1



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.




>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

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‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat exists in the project location and/or 120 metre setback.


>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.


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‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Suitable habitat exists in the project location and/or 120 metre setback.


>0.1

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







(Appendix C)

Function


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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.


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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.


‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 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


n/a Habitat for species of conservatio

‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Hart’s Tongue Fern was not observed in the project location or

n/a n/a







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

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Location

Not Carried

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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.



‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 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.


‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 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



‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 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







(Appendix C)

Function


Within 12

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Location

Not Carried

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eralized

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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.


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

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