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Page 34 To limit potential effects on the Northern Long-Eared Bat, other bat species, and migratory songbirds, consideration will be given and efforts will be made to limit tree clearing during months when birds and bats are not nesting or reproducing. Tree survey was not required, but it is anticipated that mature trees within the wooded hillslope will be preserved to the extent possible. Similarly, impacted wetland areas if applicable will either be mitigated for onsite by creating additional habitat, or banking credits will be purchased from a local bank that has similar created/restored habitat. Much of the western lower cultivated field will be left as open space with a connection to the greenway corridor. The greenway corridor is a contiguous natural area, creating a connection to the open space for birds and animals. If rare/endangered species are identified during the construction/operation of the development, it will be reported to the MnDNR Nongame Wildlife specialist. 31 MnDNR Ecological Classification System. Accessed December 30th, 2024. Retrieved From: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ecs/index.html 32 MnDNR Conservation Explorer Tool. Accessed July 31st, 2024. Retrieved From: https://mce.dnr.state.mn.us/ 33 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Information Planning and Consultation. Accessed December 31st, 2024. Retrieved From: https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/ 34 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Northern Long-Eared Bat Range Map. Accessed January 14 th, 2025. Retrieved From: https://www.fws.gov/species/northern-long-eared-bat-myotis-septentrionalis/map 35 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Rare Species Guide. Loggerhead Shrike. Accessed December 31 st, 2024. Retrieved from: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/rsg/profile.html?action=elementDetail&selectedElement=ABPBR01030 36 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Rare Species Guide. Black Sandshell. Accessed December 31 st, 2024. Retrieved from: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/rsg/profile.html?action=elementDetail&selectedElement=IMBIV26020 37 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Northern Long Eared Bat Species Profile. Accessed December 31 st, 2024. Retrieved From: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045 38 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Western Regal Fritillary Species Profile. Accessed January 2nd, 2025. Retrieved from: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/12017 39 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Rare Species Guide. Speyeria idalia. Accessed January 3rd, 2025. Retrieved from: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/rsg/profile.html?action=elementDetail&selectedElement=IILEPJ6040