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Wetland name or number <br /> H 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to provide habitat for many species? <br /> H 2.1 Buffers (see p.80) Figure <br /> Choose the description that best represents condition of buffer of wetland unit. The highest scoring <br /> criterion that applies to the wetland is to be used in the rating. See text for definition of <br /> "undisturbed" <br /> — 100 m(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water >95% <br /> of circumference. No structures are within the undisturbed part of buffer. (relatively <br /> undisturbed also means no-grazing,no landscaping,no daily human use) Points=5 <br /> — 100 m(330 ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water > <br /> 50% circumference. Points=4 <br /> — 50 m(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>95°/a <br /> circumference. Points=4 <br /> — 100 m(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>25% <br /> circumference,. Points=3 <br /> — 50 rn(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water for> <br /> 50%circumference. Points=3 <br /> If buffer does not meet any of the criteria above <br /> — No paved areas(except paved trails)or buildings within 25 m(80ft)of wetland>95% <br /> circumference. Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. Points=2 <br /> — No paved areas or buildings within 50m of wetland for>50%circumference. <br /> Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. Points=2 <br /> — Heavy grazing in buffer. Points=1 <br /> — Vegetated buffers are<2m wide(6.6ft)for more than 95%of the circumference(e.g.tilled <br /> fields,paving,basalt bedrock extend to edge of wetland Points=O. <br /> Buffer does not meet any of the criteria above. P�oiats ) <br /> Aerial photo showing buffers <br /> l-i 2.2 Corridors and Connections(see p.81) <br /> H 2.2.1 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor <br /> (either riparian or upland)that is at least 150 ft wide.has at least 30%cover of shrubs,forest <br /> or native undisturbed prairie,that connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed <br /> uplands that are at least 250 acres in size? (darns in riparian corridors,heavily used gravel <br /> roads,paved roads, are considered breaks in the corridor, <br /> YES=4 points (go to H2.3) go to H 2.2.2 <br /> H 2.2.2 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor f <br /> (either riparian or upland)that is at least 50ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs or <br /> forest,and connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 25 <br /> acres in size? OR a Lake-fringe wetland,if it does not have an undisturbed corridor as in <br /> the question above? <br /> YES=2 points (go to H2.3) H 2.2.3 <br /> H 2.2.3 Is the wetland: <br /> within 5 mi(8km)of a brackish or salt water estuary OR <br /> within 3 mi of a large field or pasture(>40 acres)OR <br /> withi mi of a lake greater than 20 acres? <br /> i point NO='0 points <br /> Total for page -2- <br /> Wetland Rating Form—western Washingtor 15 August 2004 <br /> version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 <br />