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5.2 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES <br /> construction. Heritage Trees are defined by San Joaquin County as"trees of a substantial <br /> size or age or having a significant history." Heritage Trees may only be removed in the <br /> public interest and must be replaced at a 5:1 ratio. Destruction or degradation of riparian <br /> habitat is prohibited unless the action is in the public interest. Impacts to riparian trees <br /> require preparation of a riparian habitat mitigation plan and replacement plantings at a <br /> 2:1 ratio. The City of Lodi Ordinance Number 1652 prohibits removal or damage to any City <br /> trees,shrubs and plants. The City of Lodi does not currently have a heritage tree ordinance. <br /> 5.2.6 Agencies and Agency Contacts <br /> The project activities are covered under the MSHCP and the existing permit issued by the <br /> U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Any modifications or changes to the minimization and <br /> avoidance measures outlined in the plan will only be made with prior approval of the <br /> MSHCP committee,including representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and <br /> the California Department of Fish and Game. <br /> TABLE 5.2-6 <br /> Agency Contacts for Biological Resources <br /> Issue Agency Contact <br /> San Joaquin County Multi- San Joaquin Council of Anne-Marie Poggio-Castillou <br /> Species Habitat Conservation Governments 555 E. Weber Ave. <br /> and Open Space Plan Stockton, CA 95202-2804 <br /> (209)468-3913 <br /> acastillou@sjcog.org <br /> Section 7 or Section 10 of ESA U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Susan Jones <br /> prohibiting"take"of Federally 2800 Cottage Way, W-2605 <br /> listed plants and/or wildlife; Sacramento, CA 95825 <br /> issuance of USFWS Biological (916)441-6655 <br /> Opinion, letter of concurrence, Susan_Jones@fws.gov <br /> or"no effects"determination. <br /> Protection of state listed plants California Department of Fish and Eric Kleinfelter <br /> and/or wildlife: issuance of Game 1701 Nimbus Road, Suite A <br /> letter of concurrence or"take" Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 <br /> authorization under CESA; (916)358-2900 <br /> authorization of lake or ekleinfelter@dfg.ca.gov <br /> streambed alteration under <br /> 1602 of the Fish and Game <br /> Code. <br /> 5.2.7 Permits and Permit Schedule <br /> Because no streams will be crossed, and special-status species would be covered under the <br /> existing Section 10 Permit issued under the MSHCP,no additional federal, state, or local <br /> permits are required for Biological Resources. <br /> 5.2.8 References <br /> Bereket,Immanual/City of Lodi Community Development Department,Junior Planner. <br /> 2008. Personal communication with Wendy Haydon/CH2M HILL.July 8. <br /> 5.2-30 SAC/371322/082330001(LEC_5.2_BIOLOGICAL_RESOURCES.DOC) <br />