Wildlife Survey Sample Clauses

Wildlife Survey. This task has not been completed. In August 2021, Ascent coordinated with the Forest Service regarding potential fisher1 surveys and internally reviewed and discussed the xxxxxx survey protocols. The Forest Service determined that surveys for xxxxxx will be required to determine the potential impacts of the project on this species, as well as to determine the potential need to consult with the US Fish and Wildlife Service on the project. Based on Ascent’s communications with the Forest Service and the Sept 7, 2022 meeting between the Forest Service, Mammoth Mountain, and Ascent, a minimum of 12 remote cameras will be placed within four sampling units of three cameras each. These units will be located within 2.8 kilometers of the approximate center point of project disturbance and will be checked every 1.5 to 2-weeks for a minimum total survey time of 42 days. An Ascent biologist and Mammoth Mountain staff will deploy the camera , during which time the Ascent biologist will train the Mammoth Mountain staff in camera function, bait replacement, and data retrieval. Camera checks will be performed by Mammoth Mountain staff at the appropriate intervals in coordination with the Ascent biologist. Mammoth Mountain staff will send Ascent the data from each camera check for analysis within 3 days. An Ascent biologist perform the final camera retrieval with Mammoth Mountain staff at the end of the survey period. Ascent will continue to coordinate with the Forest Service to refine the protocol and determine camera locations for the survey based on habitat suitability. Ascent will provide a draft map of camera station locations in electronic format to the Forest Service for review and approval prior to beginning field surveys. It is assumed that the surveys will occur during the summer of 2023, and estimates relating to staff hours required to deploy and retrieve cameras are based on a summer survey and contingent on weather conditions. ⯈ Completion of botanical field surveys (assumes two staff for four 10-hour days each) ⯈ Completion of aquatic resources field delineation (assumes two staff for three 10-hour days each) ⯈ Aquatic resources delineation map ⯈ Draft delineation report for client review ⯈ Final delineation report for submittal to USACE ⯈ Completion of the survey map for review by the Forest Service (assumes two staff at two 8- hour days each) 1 The Southern Sierra Nevada distinct population of xxxxxx (Pekania pennanti) is listed as endangered under the fed...