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, 7. WETLAND FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT <br /> A functional assessment on the created wetland area was conducted using the <br /> Wetland and Buffer Functions Semi-Quantitative Assessment Methodo/ogy designed by <br /> Cooke Scientific Services. Follewing is a summary of the scores which resulted from <br /> this evaluation. The scores indi�:ated result from totaling points assigned to wetland <br /> � characteristics which relate to the quality of each wetland function. Maximum scores <br /> possible for each function also are shown. Ths functional assessment worksheet is <br /> induded in Appendix E. <br /> This assessment measures the created wetland area, which is part of the larger <br /> Narbeck Swamp system, and reflects the functions that have been established in <br /> place of the pre-construction condition. Some characteristics are fixed such as size <br /> of the area, type of outlet, location in watershed, and adjacent development. Other <br /> characteristics will change with time as explained below. It should also be noted that <br /> this methodology was designed to measure established wetlands. It does not factor <br /> in characteristics oi newly constructed wetlands such as areas of exposed soil, very <br /> young plants, and undeveloped habitat features. <br /> EllOGZIOR Ac_h�ilt Srore Marim�m Poc_cihl � .or <br /> Fiood/Stormwater Control �p �5 <br /> Baseflow/Groundwater Support 12 �5 <br /> Erosion/Shoreline Protection 7 g <br /> Water Quality Improvement � p �2 <br /> Natural Biological Support 25 36 <br /> Overall Habitat Functions g g <br /> Specific Habitat Functions 9 15 <br /> Cultural/Socioeconomic �4 2� <br /> Most of these wetland functions are expected to increase over time. For example, <br /> flood/stormwater control, erosion/shoreline protection, and water quality <br /> improvement should increase slightly as the percentage and density of forest cover <br /> increases. Natural biolo�ical support, oearall habitat functions, and specific habitat <br /> functions should increase significantly as vegetation stnacture develops, and primary <br /> production, organic accumulation, and habitat diversity increase. Cultural/ <br /> socioeconomic functions also will increase with the improvement of aesthetics and <br /> recreational opportunities. These values will be reexamined during each com�liance <br /> monitoring year. <br /> 43 <br />