4.4.1 State and Federal Protected Species Survey Report Project Description Include an overview of proposed project. Study Area Include size of habitat and area/type of potential impact. Species Description Include a detailed description of the physical characteristics, life history, and habitat requirements of the species. Survey Methodology Include detailed description of the approved methodology. Preparatory Data Detail data acquired in preparation for survey; websites, literature, conversations with botanists, element occurrence. Include literature cited. Coordinate with GA DNR and USFWS biologists/botanists to offer participation in the survey and to determine optimal survey schedule. Qualifying Statement State the experience of surveyors with the target species as well as relevant zoological experience or experience conducting botanical surveys. Field Survey Description Detail date, time, weather conditions, number/name of surveyors, width/length of transects, length of time of survey. Habitat Quality Detail tree species, shrub species, forb species, soils, terrain characteristics. Make special note of invasive species. Species Impact Include an analysis of the habitat/individuals within the survey area as compared to the current population of the species. Figures Habitat Location Map Display and label all habitat types over an aerial or satellite imagery background. Also display waters, but do not label them. Habitat type polygons should be filled with a pattern or be transparent so that imagery layer is not obscured. Fill
4.4.1 State and Federal Protected Species Survey Report Project Description Include an overview of proposed project. Study Area Include size of habitat and area/type of potential impact. Species Description Include a detailed description of the physical characteristics, life history, and habitat requirements of the species. Survey Methodology Include detailed description of the approved methodology. Preparatory Data Detail data acquired in preparation for survey; websites, literature, conversations with botanists, element occurrence. Include literature cited. Coordinate with GA DNR and USFWS biologists/botanists to offer participation in the survey and to determine optimal survey schedule. Qualifying Statement State the experience of surveyors with the target species as well as relevant zoological experience or experience conducting botanical surveys. Field Survey Description Detail date, time, weather conditions, number/name of surveyors, width/length of transects, length of time of survey. Habitat Quality Detail tree species, shrub species, forb species, soils, terrain characteristics. Make special note of invasive species. Species Impact Include an analysis of the habitat/individuals within the survey area as compared to the current population of the species. Figures Habitat Location Map Display and label all habitat types over an aerial or satellite imagery background. Also display waters, but do not label them. Habitat type polygons should be filled with a pattern or be transparent so that imagery layer is not obscured. Fill
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