Federally Protected Species Report – Van Buren County Federally Federally Protected Species Report
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County: Van Buren
Scientific Name Platanthera praeclara
Common Name Western prairie fringed orchid
Federal ESA Status Threatened
Habitat: Wet prairies and sedge meadows
Action: Potential Effect:
Earth Disturbance Potential to Effect - Contact State Office Biologist
Woody Plant Manipulation
Aquatic Habitat Manipulation Potential to Effect - Contact State Office Biologist
Pesticide/herbicide Application Potential to Effect - Contact State Office Biologist
Herbaceous Plant Manipulation Potential to Effect - Contact State Office Biologist
Water Quality Impacts
Noise
Sinkhole/Cold Air Vent Disturbance
County: Van Buren
Scientific Name Myotis sodalis
Common Name Indiana bat
Federal ESA Status Endangered
Habitat: Caves, mines (hibernacula); small stream corridors with well developed riparian woods;
upland forests (foraging)
Action: Potential Effect:
Earth Disturbance
Woody Plant Manipulation Potential to Effect - Proceed to Biology Technical Note 22
Aquatic Habitat Manipulation
Pesticide/herbicide Application Potential to Effect - Contact State Office Biologist
Herbaceous Plant Manipulation
Water Quality Impacts
Noise Potential to Effect - Contact State Office Biologist
Sinkhole/Cold Air Vent Disturbance
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