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r v} 054 • Moderately Goad The forest or other vegetation has been recently disturbed in some places. Three sites were classified in the inventory as Moderately Good • Fair. The forest or other vegetation has been disturbed but shows evidence of recovery. Three sites were classified in the inventory as Fair. Threat Rating. Threat refers to an assessment of threats to a site which could affect the site's aesthetics or biological viability. The levels of threat identified in the inventory were as follows: • Extreme. The possibility exists for high impact development, clearcutting,flooding or dense residential development. A total of 11 sites were classified in the inventory as Extreme. • Strong. There is a possibility for low impact development, such as diffuse residential building. A total of 11 sites were classified as Strong. • Moderate. The possibility exists for point impact such as bridges, roads, sewerlines or powerlines. A total of 12 sites were classified as Moderate. • Slight The site is undeveloped but is managed as a multiple use tract and is not immune to future threats A total of 18 sites were classified as Slight. • Negligible: The site is presently managed as a natural area A total of 14 sites were classified as Negligible. In the following table, each of the 64 natural areas and wildlife habitats has been listed by the major drainage basin in which it is located. Descriptions of the significant features associated with each site, as well as the status of State-listed species of plants and animals, are presented in the Inventory of the Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats of Orange County. The 64 sites are shown on the Natural Areas/Wildlife Habitats Map.