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00) <br />EXHIBIT R -8 <br />FLORA -FAUNA IMPACT RATING <br />a. Rare /Endangered <br />If rare /endangered species are likely to be present at the candidate <br />site, then it receives a maximum impact rating of S. An impact <br />rating of 0 is given for sites where rare /endangered species are <br />not likely to be present. <br />Existing Condition <br />Impact Rating, B <br />Likely to be present <br />5 <br />May be present <br />3 <br />Not known to be present <br />1 <br />b. General <br />There will always be some impact on flora and fauna regardless of <br />where the landfill is located. The impact rating varies between <br />1 and 5 and is based on existing land and planned use as the <br />evaluating parameter. For less developed areas, the impact on flora <br />and °auna is more, and vice - versa. <br />Predominant Land Use Category <br />Impact Rating, B <br />(ca site). <br />Developed <br />1 <br />Transition <br />2 <br />Corgi. unity <br />3 <br />Rural_ <br />4 <br />Conservation <br />5 <br />5 -22 -91 <br />