20170261 Ver 1_bat_habitat_assessment_20170306

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%Surrounding habitat w/in 1 mi. Urban/commercial
of project footprint (approx)
Natural/rural �v
Any trees >3" DBH within project footprint? es
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? yes
If yes to shag/snag, how much sunlight do they receive during the day?
If yes to shag/snag, list species of habitat trees >5" dbh
14 snags >5"DBH are present in sunlit areas, provide photos and location.
If large hallow trees are present, provide photos and IoeaYion.
Presence of: In projectfootprint
Caves yes
Abandoned mines yes no
If 'yes' to any of the above, provide phatos, description, and location.
Suburban/residential �
Agricultural �o
no
no
1-3 hours
4-6 hours 7+ hours
In vicinYy (D.5 mi)
yes �yes
Major water source in project footprint: river ream/cree pond lake
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non-stagnant, smooth or slack water? � no
Guard rails none concrete timbe
Deck type concrete metal m e
Beam type none concrete te
End/back wall type concrete imber masonry
Creosote evidence
Shallow vertical top sealed crevices (%z - 1%" wide, 4-12" deep)
Deep vertical unsealed crevices (% - 1%" wide, 12+" deep)
metal
open grid
timber
es
yes
yes
Max height of bridge deck above ground/water (ft): .0 �
Night roost habitat protected �e
Bridge alignment: N/S � NW/SE NE/SW
Hours of sun exposure to bridge 0-1 2-3 �
Human disturbance under bridge high low none
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form next page) yes
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present? yes
Evidence of bats using bridge? (photos needed) yes o
Bat species present:
Additional Comments:
swamp
NCDOT Bat Bridge Habitat Assessment Forn
Updated 3/18/1!