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SCHOELL S MADSON, INC. <br />Mr. Mike Gaffron May 21,1997 <br />bluestem, little bluestem, sideoats grama, switch grass, Indian grass, western wheatgrass and <br />assorted forbs. Other areas will be planted with trees such as basswood, maple, oak, white pine, <br />scotch pine, green ash, locust, river birch, red oak, hawthorn, sumac, serviceberry, gray <br />dogwood, chokecherry and amur maple. Wetland mitigation areas will be planted with MnDOT <br />wet meadow mix and water tolerant trees and shrubs. <br />A natural wooded area, approximately 2 acres in size, will be preserved in the north <br />central area of the site. Trees in some impact areas will be transplanted to other areas on site. <br />See the tree preserv ation plan and the Grassing and Landscape Plan. <br />c.Of the wildlife species identified on site, all are anticipated to find suitable habitat on the <br />golf course property post construction. However, the number of species able to benefit from the <br />resources available will diminish. For effects of Big Wood fragmentation on wildlife species <br />potentially occurring at Spring Hill, see the attached list of Wildlife Commonly Found in Big <br />Woods. <br />d. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, (ACSP) promotes <br />sustainable resource management — using natural resources without depleting them -- in ways <br />that will support human activity. The ACSP was created to aid in establishing these programs <br />for schools, backyards, corporate and business properties, and golf courses. The programs <br />provide a comprehensive integrated approach to environmental planning for these developments. <br />Spring Hill Golf Club has endorsed this program as another way to assure that it will <br />provide the most environmentally sensitive golf course possible. Following our submittal to the <br />ACSP of the golf course plans, their staff will prepare a report exclusively designed for Spring <br />Hill Golf Club. The report will supply Spring Hill Golf Club with the appropriate <br />recommendations on conserv ation and habitat enhancement projects. For tlie next two years. <br />Spring Hill will be implementing these recommendations in an effort to achieve ACSP’s <br />"Certification Status." The certification process is designed to recognize these developments that <br />have worked to ensure a high degree of environmental sensitivity and quality. <br />This process takes an average of two years to complete the certification process. Tliere <br />are seven categories within the ACSP for golf courses: <br />Environmental planning <br />Public involvement <br />Wildlife cover enhancement <br />Wildlife food enhancement <br />Integrated pest management <br />Water conserv ation <br />Water enliancements <br />1