LaderaSubdivision Project-Ecological Characterization Study

This Ecological Characterization Study (ECS)Memo is submitted to identify habitats and natural resource areas on or within proximity of proposed development. The Ladera Subdivision Project Site is comprised of parcels:

• 8603000002
• 8603000003
• 8603000012
• 8603000038

Each of which are situated south of Harmony Road and east of Interstate 25, Larimer County, Colorado(Figure 1). A site visit to evaluate ecological characteristics of the project site was completed onJanuary 5, 2023. A data review was conducted to gather information and assist in the evaluation of potential natural biological resources within the property and survey area (500 ft. buffer).

The data review entailed an evaluation of online resources and publications to determine the presence or potential occurrence of important natural and biological resources.

This data review included:

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Federally Listed and Proposed Endangered, Threatened, and Candidate Species and Critical Habitat as identified by the USFWS Information, Planning, and Conservation System (IPaC) Official Species List and Critical Habitat Mapper;
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) protected species as identified on the IPAC Trust Resources Report;
• The Colorado Natural Heritage Program database statewide species and natural community tracking list for Larimer County;
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)High Priority Habitat database andThreatened andEndangered Species List and;
• The Colorado Wetland Inventory (CWI);•USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (NWI); and•US Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey.
• The following provides a summary of information obtained during the ECS data review and site inventory.

 

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