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Wetland name or number A Wetland name or number A
<br /> H 2.3 Near or adjacent to other priority habitats listed by WDFW(see new and complete
<br /> H 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to provide habitat for many species? descriptions of WDFW priority habitats,and the counties in which they can be found,in
<br /> H 2.1 Buffers (seep.80) Figure t the PUS report http://wdfw.wa.eov/hab/phslist.htm)
<br /> Choose the description that best represents condition of buffer of wetland unit.The highest scoring Which of the following priority habitats are within 330ft(100m)of the wetland unit?NOTE:the
<br /> criterion that applies to the wetland is to be used in the rating.See text for definition of connections do not have to be relatively urndisturbed.
<br /> "undisturbed" spen Stands:Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 0.4 ha(1 acre).
<br /> ❑100 m(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>95% iodiversity Areas and Corridors:Areas of habitat that are relatively important to various
<br /> species of native fish and wildlife(full descriptions in WDFW PHS report p.152).
<br /> of circumference. No structures are within the undisturbed part of buffer. (relatively Herbaceous Bolds:Variable size patches of grass and forbs on shallow soils over bedrock.
<br /> undisturbed also means no-grazing,no landscaping,no daily human use) Points=5 Id-growth/Mature forests:(Old-arowth west of Cascade crest)Stands of at least 2 tree
<br /> ❑loom(330 ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>
<br /> o species,forming a multi-layered canopy with occasional small openings;with at least 20
<br /> 50%circumference. Points=4 trees/ha(8 trees/acre)>81 cm(32 in)dbh or>200 years of age. (Mature forests) Stands
<br /> ❑50 m(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>95% with average diameters exceeding 53 cm(21 in)dbh;crown cover may be less that 100%;
<br /> circumference. Points=4 crown cover may be less that 100%;decay,decadence,numbers of snags,and quantity of
<br /> ❑100 m(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>25% 1 large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth;80-200 years old
<br /> circumference,. Points=3
<br /> west of the Cascade crest.
<br /> ❑50 m(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water for> Oregon white Oak: Woodlands Stands of pure oak or oak/conifer associations where
<br /> 50%circumference. Points=3 canopy coverage of the oak component is important(full descriptions in WDFW PHS
<br /> If buffer does not meet any of the criteria above
<br /> report p.158).
<br /> ❑No paved areas(except paved trails)or buildings within 25 m(80ft)of wetland>95% �✓ Riparian: The area adjacent to aquatic systems with flowing water that contains elements of
<br /> circumference. Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. Points=2 both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems which mutually influence each other.
<br /> ❑No paved areas or buildings within 50m of wetland for>50%circumference. I IWestside Prairies: Herbaceous,non-forested plant communities that can either take the
<br /> Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. Points=2 form of a dry prairie or a wet prairie(fell descriptions in WDFW PHS report p.161).
<br /> ❑Heavy grazing in buffer. Points=I Ihnstream:The combination of physical,biological,and chemical processes and conditions
<br /> E Vegetated buffers are<2m wide(6.6ft)for more than 95%of the circumference(e.g.tilled that interact to provide functional life history requirements for instream fish and wildlife
<br /> fields,paving,basalt bedrock extend to edge of wetland Points=0. resources.
<br /> E Buffer does not meet any of the criteria above. Points=1 ❑Nearshore:Relatively undisturbed nearshore habitats. These include Coastal Nearshore,
<br /> Aerial photo showing buffers Open Coast Nearshore,and Puget Sound Nearshore.(Ertl/descriptions of habitats and the
<br /> H 2.2 Corridors and Connections(see p.81) definition of relatively undisturbed are in WDFW report:pp.167-169 and glossary in
<br /> H 2.2.1 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor Appendix A).
<br /> (either riparian or upland)that is at least 150 ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs,forest I ]Caves:A naturally occurring cavity,recess,void,or system of interconnected passages under
<br /> or native undisturbed prairie,that connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed the earth in soils,rock,ice,or other geological formations and is large enough to contain a
<br /> uplands that are at least 250 acres in size?(dams in riparian corridors,heavily used gravel human.
<br /> roads,paved roads,are considered breaks in the corridor). Miffs:Greater than 7.6 m(25 ft)high and occurring below 5000 ft.
<br /> El YES=4 points (go to H 2.3) ENO=go to H 2.2.2 alus:Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.15-2.0 m(0.5-6.5 ft),
<br /> H 2.2.2 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor composed of basalt andesite,and/or sedimentary rock,including riprap slides and mine
<br /> (either riparian or upland)that is at least 50ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs or 1 tailings.May be associated with cliffs.
<br /> forest,and connects to estuaries.other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 25 I I $nags and Logs: Trees are considered snags if they are dead or dying and exhibit sufficient
<br /> acres in size? OR a Lake-fringe wetland,if it does not have an undisturbed corridor as in decay characteristics to enable cavity excavation/use by wildlife.Priority snags have a
<br /> the question above? diameter at breast height of>51 cm(20 in)in western Washington and are>2 m(6.5 ft)in
<br /> ❑YES=2 points(go to H 2.3) ENO=H 2.2.3 height. Priority logs are>30 cm(12 in)in diameter at the largest end,and>6 m(20 ft)
<br /> H 2.2.3 Is the wetland: long. 3
<br /> within 5 mi(8km)of a brackish or salt water estuary OR ❑If wetland has 3 or more priority habitats=4 points
<br /> ✓ within 3 mi of a large field or pasture(>40 acres)OR ❑✓ If wetland has 2 priority habitats=3 points
<br /> ❑within 1 mi of a lake greater than 20 acres? ❑If wetland has I priority habitat=1 point ❑No habitats=0 points
<br /> EYES=I point ENO=0 points Note:All vegetated wetlands are by definition a priority habitat but are not included in this
<br /> list. Nearby wetlands are addressed in question H 2.4)
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<br /> Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 15 August 2004 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 16 August 2004
<br /> version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008
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