Local Government, Agriculture and Ranching Sample Clauses

Local Government, Agriculture and Ranching. ‌ The original calculation of habitat loss for agricultural activities in the 2012 TCP limited the losses over 30 years to 1,087 acres or approximately 0.5 percent of total habitat loss, which the TCP characterized as “minimal.” (See TCP at 60; See also 77 Fed. Reg. at 36,892.) As reflected in the 2012 TCP Take analysis, grazing and other agricultural activities historically have not resulted in significant habitat loss. (See 77 Fed. Reg. at 36,892.) CPA had no record of any ranching and agricultural disturbances. The 2020 DSL CCAA restricts the creation of New Surface Disturbances by Agriculture and Ranching Participants in High and Intermediate Suitability areas of DSL Habitat. In addition, grazing activities must be conducted as prescribed by NRCS Code 528. Further, the more stringent restrictions in this 2020 DSL CCAA on tebuthiuron use should markedly limit the loss of shinnery oak associated with dune complexes caused by use of the herbicide. Similarly, restrictions on new fencing in High and Intermediate areas of DSL Habitat should also minimize the threat of predation. Accordingly, Take associated with local government, agricultural and ranching activities is anticipated to be minimal and not greater than the 1,087 acres projected in the TCP. The estimated range-wide take allocation for this covered activity is presented based upon forecasted future covered activities under this plan and under the TCP.