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• <br />Nature's Refuge EAW <br />November 21, 2006 <br />Page 2 <br />This project could be a candidate for implementation under the "exceptional natural resource <br />value" provision of the Wetland Conservation Act (Rule 8420.0541, subpart 4), which allows <br />credit for projects that restore exceptional natural resource values. Before we would agree to <br />the use of this provision or permit the taking of state - listed plant species, the City would have to <br />assure us that it would put in place adequate regulatory and management mechanisms to <br />protect and sustain these resource values well into the future. <br />Cover types (Item No. 10) <br />The table shows the conversion of fifty -one acres of wooded /forest cover. As mentioned above, <br />this is a substantial reduction in woodland cover. If the City approves this project, it will result in <br />the removal of a significant amount of wood from the site. Depending on the condition of this <br />wood, the project proposer may elect to market it as sawlog, landscaping material, firewood, or <br />bio -fuel for the production of energy. We strongly recommend that the City contact Jean <br />Mouelle, Regional Forest Utilization and Marketing Specialist (651 772 - 7567), for advice on this <br />subject. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to review this project and the EAW. We look forward to receiving <br />your record of decision at the conclusion of environmental review. Additionally, we would be <br />pleased to review and provide guidance on the restoration and management plan. If you have <br />any questions about these comments, please contact Wayne Barstad, regional environmental <br />assessment ecologist, at 651 772 -7940. <br />Sincerely, <br />• <br />M. Kurcinka <br />gional Director <br />c: Wayne Barstad, Steve Colvin, Bernice Cramblit, Hannah Texler, Tom Hovey, Bob Welsh, <br />Dave Zappetillo, Doug Norris Jean Mouelle, Heather Tetrault, Sarah Wren (DNR) <br />Jon Larsen (EQB) <br />Nick Rowse (USFWS) <br />ERDB# 20060543 -2 <br />LL06NaturesRefuge.doc <br />An Equal Opportunity Employer Who Values Diversity <br />DNR Information: 651- 296 -6157 1- 888 - 646 -6367 TTY: 651 - 296 -5484 <br />1- 800 - 657 -3929 <br />