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267 <br /> The oak-hickory forest communities within the PSA do not possess unusually large or <br /> otherwise noteworthy specimen trees. The forests appear to be even-aged, naturally <br /> regenerated hardwood stands. Generally, trees that are located along property boundaries, <br /> or on property corners, will show the highest degree of character and age; however, trees <br /> possessing such characteristics were not observed during the field investigations. <br /> 4.0 PROTECTED SPECIES <br /> 4.1 Endangered Species Act Protected Species <br /> The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists the following federally <br /> protected species within the PSA,under the Endangered Species Act(ESA) (Table 2). For <br /> each species, a discussion of the presence or absence of habitat is included below along <br /> with the Biological Conclusion rendered based on survey results in the PSA. <br /> Table 2. ESA federally protected species listed within the PSA' <br /> Scientific Name Common Name Federal Habitat Biological <br /> Status2 Present Conclusion' <br /> Perimyotis subflavus Tricolored bat PE Yes MANLAA <br /> Necturus lewisi Neuse River T No No Effect <br /> waterdog <br /> Noturus furiosus Carolina madtom E No No Effect <br /> Fusconaia masoni Atlantic pigtoe T No No Effect <br /> Alasmidonta heterodon Dwarf wedgemussel E No No Effect <br /> 1 USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation(IPaQ data checked on December 7,2022 <br /> 2 E—Endangered;PE—Proposed Endangered; T—Threatened <br /> 3 MANLAA—May Affect,Not Likely to Adversely Affect <br /> Tricolored bat <br /> USFWS Optimal Survey Window: May 15 —August 15 (Structure Checks) <br /> Biological Conclusion: May Affect,Not Likely to Adversely Affect <br /> Tricolored bats are generally associated with forested landscapes. In summer, they <br /> will roost in tree foliage, or sometimes in buildings. They are also known to roost <br /> in bridges and culverts. Suitable foraging habitat includes forested areas and along <br /> creeks. Suitable roosting and foraging habitat for tricolored bat is present within the <br /> PSA. Man-made structures, such as bridges or culverts, are not present within the <br /> PSA. Therefore, structure surveys are not necessary for this site. Tricolored bat <br /> was proposed for listing on September 13, 2022. Generally, species become listed <br /> roughly a year following their proposal for listing. When listed, it is anticipated <br /> that this species will be listed statewide. If tree-clearing activities occur prior to <br />