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Wetland name or number H 2.3 Near or adjacent to other priority habitats listed by WDFW(see new and complete descriptions of WDFW priority habitats,and the counties in which they can he foniul,in the PHS report /utp://wd/v.wahav/hab,'pl slist.htm) Which of the following priority habitats are within 330ft(100m)of the wetland unit?NOTE: the connections do not have to be relatively tmdisturbed Aspen Stands: Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 0.4 ha(1 acre). Biodiversity Areas and Corridors:Areas of habitat that are relatively important to various species of native fish and wildlife(full descriptions in WDFW PHS report p. 152). Herbaceous Balds: Variable size patches of grass and forbs on shallow soils over bedrock. Old-growth/Mature forests: (Old-growth west of Cascade crest)Stands of at least 2 tree species.forming a multi-layered canopy with occasional small openings;with at least 20 trees/ha(8 trees/acre)>81 cm(32 in)dbh or>200 years of age. (Mature forests) Stands with average diameters exceeding 53 cm(21 in)dbh;crown cover may be less that 100%; crown cover may be less that 100%;decay,decadence,numbers of snags,and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth;80-200 years old west of the Cascade crest. Oregon white Oak: Woodlands Stands of pure oak or oak/conifer associations where canopy coverage of the oak component is important(full descriptions in WDFW PHS report p. 158). Riparian: The area adjacent to aquatic systems with flowing water that contains elements of both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems which mutually influence each other. Westside Prairies: Herbaceous,non-forested plant communities that can either take the form of a dry prairie or a wet prairie(full descriptions in WDFW PHS report p. 161). Instream:The combination of physical,biological,and chemical processes and conditions that interact to provide functional life history requirements for instream fish and wildlife resources. Nearshore: Relatively undisturbed nearshore habitats. These include Coastal Nearshore, Open Coast Nearshore,and Puget Sound Nearshore.(full descriptions of habitats and the definition of relatively undisturbed are in WDFW report:pp. 167-169 and glossary in Appendix A). Caves: A naturally occurring cavity,recess,void,or system of interconnected passages under the earth in soils,rock,ice,or other geological formations and is large enough to contain a human. Cliffs:Greater than 7.6 m(25 ft)high and occurring below 5000 ft. Talus:Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.15-2.0 m(0.5-6.5 ft). composed of basalt,andesite,and/or sedimentary rock,including riprap slides and mine tailings. May be associated with cliffs. Snags and Logs: Trees are considered snags if they are dead or dying and exhibit sufficient decay characteristics to enable cavity excavation/use by wildlife. Priority snags have a diameter at breast height of>51 cm(20 in)in western Washington and are>2 m(6.5 ft)in height. Priority logs are>30 cm(12 in)in diameter at the largest end,and>6 m(20 ft) long. If wetland has 3 or more priority habitats=4 points If wetland has 2 priority habitats=3 ints If wetland has I priority habitat I golir No habitats=0 points Note:All vegetated wetlands are by ' ' n a priority habitat but are not Included in this list. Nearby wetlands are addressed in question H 2.4) Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 16 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008