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The DNR Biological Survey inspected this property on May 31,1995. It is important to note <br />that no threatened, endangered or special concern species were identified as possibly existing in <br />this Big Woods parcel. No rare, threatened, endangered or special concern species are located in <br />the Wolsfeld Woods or Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Areas. Schoell & Madson, Inc., <br />Environmental Specialists inspected the property in October, 1996 and identified no rare, <br />threatened, endangered or special concern species. <br />"... When the tree canopy is fragmented by driveways, houses, and trails, the cool and moist <br />conditions characteristic of the shady interior of the forest are altered. More sunlight reaches <br />the forest floor and the shade-tolerant species typical of the forest are replaced by species more <br />typical of open habitats and forest edges. <br />There is no immediately life-threatening reason to worry about the loss of more maple- <br />basswoodforests from Hennepin county. If the remaining maple-basswood forests in the county <br />were bulldozed away tomorrow and replaced by subdivisions or malls, few people would <br />perceive the difference. But the county would be more biologically impoverished, we would have <br />lost some of our natural heritage, and we would have de.stroyed sites that provide tmique <br />aesthetic and educational opportunities." <br />1995 State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources <br />Comment: Mr. Richard Krueger also comments, “If the golf course is approved, the <br />wetland on my property will be negatively impacted by the small dam placed at the <br />southern end of Wetland 17. Asa result of this dam, the wetland on my land will be <br />significantly drier.” (letter March 20, 1997) <br />Response: A meeting was held with Mr. Krueger regarding the potential impacts on his wetland, <br />An agreement between the two parties has been reached and the issue has been satisfactorily <br />resolved. <br />Comment: 1 he Native American Rainbow Network comments, “No impacts are <br />anticipated from the proposed golf course... An added charge for a rush job has also been <br />attached.” (letter March 27, 1997) <br />Response: The National Heritage Program request was asked to be rushed do to the short time <br />frame for preparation for the EAW. The request is for a data base file review, which is not <br />compromised by a shorter turn around time. <br />Comment: The Native American Rainbow Network comments, “In 1856 the Big Woods <br />in Hennepin County covered 154,000 acres....Fragmentation of forests in the metropolitan <br />area has resulted in loss of habitat for...plants and animals.” <br />Response: The City acknowledges that 150 years of development in Hennepin County has <br />resulted in irreversible changes to its natural environment.