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Natural Areas

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STEP 1.  Are natural areas present in or near the planning area?

NO [  ]                 YES [  ]                UNKNOWN [  ]

  1. If your answer is "No,” additional documentation is not needed concerning natural areas.  Document the finding on form NRCS-CPA-52 or equivalent and proceed with planning.

  2. If your answer is "Yes,” go to step 2.

  3. If your answer is "Unknown,” consult section II of the FOTG for a list or the location of designated natural areas and repeat step 1.

STEP 2.  Will the land user's proposed action or any alternative activity affect the natural area?

NO [  ]             YES [  ]

  1. If your answer is "No,” additional evaluation is not needed concerning natural areas.  Document the finding, including the reasons on form NRCS-CPA-52, or equivalent, and proceed with planning.

  2. If your answer is yes, you must inform the land users about the effects of the proposed action or alternatives on natural areas. You must also encourage the land user to consult with concerned parties to arrive at a mutually satisfactory alternative [GM 190, part 410.23(c) 4]. Document the effects of the alternatives and communications with the land user on form NRCS-CPA-52, or equivalent, and proceed with planning.



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