Habitat Analysis Clause Samples
The Habitat Analysis clause defines the process and requirements for assessing the environmental characteristics of a specific area, typically to determine the presence of protected species or sensitive habitats. In practice, this clause may require the commissioning of ecological surveys, submission of reports, and compliance with relevant environmental regulations before any development or land use changes occur. Its core function is to ensure that environmental impacts are properly evaluated and mitigated, thereby reducing legal and ecological risks associated with land development.
Habitat Analysis. Perform an analysis/characterization of habitat and habitat impacts for the study area. If the Technical Expert encounters protected species or habitat for protected species, the Technical Expert shall notify the State within one business day.
4.1 Descriptions of habitat types (e.g., forested, prairie, riparian, floodplain, rangeland, agricultural) in the study area shall be based upon the EMST (TPWD, 2013).
4.2 For transportation activities involving no new right-of-way or easements, including temporary easements, the habitat description shall
4.2.1 indicate the vegetative type(s) listed for the study area in the EMST (TPWD, 2013). The habitat description shall indicate whether an S1, S2, or S3 vegetation series listed in "Plant Communities of Texas (Series Level)" (Texas Natural Heritage Program, April 1993) is present.
4.2.2 include a description of the existing vegetation in the right of way of the transportation activity. The habitat description shall describe habitat for protected species if such habitat occurs within or adjacent to the right-of-way. The description shall indicate the presence or absence of distinct vegetative types (per the EMST (TPWD, 2013)) or S1, S2, or S3 vegetation series (per "Plant Communities of Texas (Series Level)") if any have been identified during field inspections. The Technical Expert shall supplement the description with maps and photographs. Maps shall be annotated to indicate the locations and areas of distinct vegetative types or S1, S2, or S3 vegetation series if any have been identified during field inspections. Photographs shall illustrate representative vegetation for each vegetation type. Aerial photographs with dates shall be provided when available. If the vegetation within the right-of-way does not match the description in the EMST (TPWD, 2013) or if there is an unusual difference between the vegetation in the right-of-way and outside the right-of-way, additional details shall be included in the description to clearly explain the differences in vegetative content between the existing vegetation and the vegetative types described in the EMST (TPWD, 2013). A photograph documenting the discrepancy between existing vegetation and the described vegetation shall be provided. Unusual vegetation features may include: • Unmaintained vegetation, • Trees or shrubs along a fence line adjacent to a field (fencerow vegetation), • Riparian vegetation (particularly where fields/cropland extend up to or abuts the vegetatio...
Habitat Analysis. For inclusion in the BCCP Infrastructure Mitigation Application/BA and for use in coordination with TPWD the ENGINEER shall perform an analysis/characterization of habitat for the study area. If the ENGINEER encounters protected species or habitat for protected species, the ENGINEER shall notify the Mobility Authority immediately. In accordance with Provision (4)(A)(ii) of the TxDOT – TPWD MOU, some habitats may be given consideration for non-regulatory mitigation during project planning (at the TxDOT Austin District’s discretion). BCCP Infrastructure Mitigation Application/Biological Assessment
Habitat Analysis. For inclusion in the BE and for use in coordination with TPWD the ENGINEER shall perform an analysis/characterization of habitat for the study area. If the ENGINEER encounters protected species or habitat for protected species, the ENGINEER shall notify the Mobility Authority immediately. In accordance with Provision (4)(A)(ii) of the TxDOT – TPWD MOU, some habitats may be given consideration for non-regulatory mitigation during project planning (at the TxDOT Austin District’s discretion). • Biological Evaluation