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Cyphers Logistic Park AUAR 48 March 2022 Other Sensitive Ecological Resources There are four areas of Minnesota Biological Survey Sites of Biodiversity Significance and eight native plant communities within a one -mile radius of the project site. Considering none are within the AUAR s tudy area, no adverse impacts in these areas are anticipated. There are six regionally significant ecological areas (RSEA) within one mile of the project site, one of which is within the AUAR s tudy area, south of 34th Street N. Any project grading or tree removal will occur along the edge of the RSEA, and potential impact will be limited. c. Discuss how the identified fish, wildlife, plant communities, rare features, and ecosystems may be affected by the project. Include a discussion on introduction and spread of invasive species from the project construction and operation. Separately discuss effects to known threatened and endangered species . Scenario 1, 2, 3, and 4 Effects to Wildlife Habitat The current site provides several acres of non-native wildlife habitat. It is possible one or more species utilizing the existing site may be relocated as a result of future development. Effects to Threatened and Endangered Species The AUAR s tudy area is not located in a township containing documented NLEB maternity roost trees or hibernacula; therefore, adverse impacts are minimal. Potential suitable habitat for the rusty patched bumble bee may exist within or near the AUAR stud y area as it is located entirely within a High Potential Zone; however, due to the highly disturbed nature of the site, proposed impacts are minimal. The Least Darter is sensitive to environmental degradation, especially turbidity and siltation within the waterbodies that it inhabits . The site does not contain any rivers or creeks; therefore, no adverse impacts to the Higgins eye, snuffbox mussel, spectaclecase, or winged mapleleaf are anticipated. The site does not contain suitable habitat for the Red-shouldered hawk ; therefore, no adverse impacts are anticipated. Potential suitable habitat for the monarch butterfly may exist within or near the project AUAR study area; however, due to the highly disturbed nature of the site, proposed impacts are minimal. A request for concurrence was submitted to the DNR and is currently pending (see correspondence in Appendix A). Invasive Species Invasive species are a major cause of biodiversity loss and are considered biological pollutants by the DNR. Invasive species can be moved on construction equipment, landscaping equipment, and other debris. d. Identify measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to fish, wildlife, plant communities, and sensitive ecological resources. Scenario 1, 2, 3, and 4 Effects to Wildlife Habitat