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FIRSTCARBON Proposal SOLUTIONS Task 3.B: Biological Resources Analysis The proposed project would disturb approximately 29 acres of undeveloped land. Accordingly, FCS has included the following scope for a reconnaissance-level biological resources assessment. Literature Review Existing information, including maps, aerial photographs,documents,and correspondence relative to the project site and adjacent properties will be reviewed and analyzed. Data to be reviewed for the project site includes, but is not limited to: o Existing documentation and studies of the biological resources within the immediate vicinity of the site; 6 The Federal Register listing package for each federally listed endangered or threatened species potentially occurring onsite; o Literature pertaining to the habitat requirements of special-status species potentially occurring on the site, including California Wildlife Habitat Relationships(CWHR); o The CDFW Annual Report on the status of California's listed threatened and endangered plants and animals; o California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB)and California Native Plant Society Electronic Inventory(CNPSEI) information regarding special-status species potentially occurring onsite and; o United States Geological Service(USGS)topographic maps and current aerial photos,which will be reviewed for evidence of USACE or CDFW jurisdictional areas pursuant to Section 404 of the CWA and Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code. Resource agencies that have jurisdiction over the property, including USFWS and CDFW,will be contacted for updated information pertinent to the project site. Any proposed project plans will be confidential and consultation will only include a request of known occurrences of sensitive biological resources in the general vicinity. Conduct General Biological Survey, Habitat Assessment,and Vegetation Mapping A Biological Resources Assessment report(BRA)will be prepared that evaluates the existing biological resources onsite. This task will provide sufficient documentation to be considered a habitat assessment for special-status plant and wildlife species. Following the review of existing information, a reconnaissance-level survey of the project site will be conducted. FCS will identify the project site's general biological resources and document the existing plant communities and other project features. The general distribution of plant communities and existing site conditions will be mapped. The field survey will focus on determining suitable habitat for sensitive plant and wildlife species as well as any sign of wildlife movement through the project area. Photos will be taken to document the biological resources of the site. NORTNAMERICA I EUROPE I AFRICA I AUSTRALIA I ASIA 8 FIRSTCARBONSOLUTIONS.COM