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<br />. <br /> <br />~~. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />r <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />indicates, the turtles spend much of their time in shallow wetlands (1-3 feet <br />deep), but they nest in open, sandy uplands up to 1/2 mile from wetlands. <br />Nesting is in June and eggs hatch in September, at which time young turtles enter <br />wetlands where they over-winter in soft sediments. Factors believed to <br />contribute to the decline of this species include wetland drainage and <br />degradation, development of upland nesting areas, and possibly collection for <br />the pet trade. In addition, because of the tendency for Blanding's turtles to <br />travel long distances over land, they are often forced to cross roads in <br />developed areas. Many of the records we have of Blanding's turtles are from <br />turtles found crossing roads, and of these, a sizeable number are dead turtles <br />that have been killed by cars. <br /> <br />The Natural Heritage database is maintained by the Natural Heritage Program <br />and the Nongame Wildlife Program, units within the Section of Wildlife, <br />Department of Natural Resources ~ It is the most complete source of data on <br />Minnesota's rare, endangered, or otherwise significant plant and animal species, <br />plant communities, and other natural features, and is used in fostering better <br />understanding and protection of these rare features. <br /> <br />Thank you for consulting us on this matter, and for your interest in <br />minimizing impacts on Minnesota's rare resources. Please be aware that review <br />by the Natural Heritage and Nongame Programs focuses only on rare natural <br />features. It does not constitute review or approval by the Department of Natural <br />Resources as a whole. <br /> <br />An invoice for the work completed will <br />billed for map and computer search and staff <br />done quarterly by the State Department of <br />September, and December. <br /> <br />be forthcoming. <br />scientist review. <br />Administration in <br /> <br />You are being <br />Billings are <br />March, June, <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />~~ <br /> <br />Laurie Sovell <br />Endangered Species Environmental Review Assistant <br />Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program <br />612/296-7863 <br /> <br />nhp940331 <br /> <br />c. Pam Perry <br />