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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