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YesMa No <br /> d. Reduction in acreage of any <br /> agricultural crop? X <br /> As indicated in the Wildlife and Rare Plant Survey (Appendix G) one small valley oak is located <br /> on the 5.5 acre expansion area of the transfer station. Because it will be impossible to retain <br /> this tree on-site during the expansion construction, the tree will be replaced by five 15 gallon <br /> valley oak trees to be planted in the park setting near the Mokelumne River adjacent to the <br /> project site. <br /> Yes Maybe No <br /> 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: <br /> a. Change in the diversity of <br /> species, or numbers of any <br /> species of animals (birds, <br /> land animals including <br /> reptiles, fish and shellfish, <br /> benthic organisms or insects)? X <br /> b. Reduction of the numbers of <br /> any unique, rare or endangered <br /> species of animals? X <br /> C. Introduction of new species of <br /> animals into an area, or result <br /> in a barrier to the migration <br /> or movement of animals? X <br /> d. Deterioration to existing fish <br /> or wildlife habitat? X <br /> As indicated in the Wildlife and Rare Plant Survey (Appendix G) the area adjacent to the <br /> Mokelumne River represents typical riparian habitat for Swainson's hawks and other nesting <br /> raptors. Although no evidence of Swainson's hawks was seen during the survey, it is possible <br /> the project area is used for food resources during the summer nesting season. However, because <br /> Swainson's hawks show strong nest site affinity, it is unlikely that an undetected perennial <br /> breeding territory exists along the portion of the Mokelumne River adjacent to the study area. <br /> 28 <br />