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4.3.4 Habitat for Species Designated as Endangered, Threatened or of<,Special <br /> Concern <br /> Endangered and threatened plant and animal species are protected in Minnesota as specified in MN <br /> Statutes 84.089�. In MN Statutes, Subp. 3, specie§of wild animal or plant are designated as: <br /> 1. Endangered, if the species is threatened with extinction throughout all or a significant portion of , <br /> its range; or , <br /> 2. Threatened, if the species is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future <br /> throughout all or a significant portion of its range; or <br /> 3. Species of special concern, if although the species is not endangered or threatened, it is <br /> extremely uncommon in this state, or has unique or highly specific habitat requirements and <br /> deserves careful monitoring of its status. <br /> In 1987, the Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) began a systematic survey of rare <br /> • biological features. The goal of the MCBS is to identify significant natural areas and to collect and <br /> interpret data on the disiribution and ecology of rare plants,rare animals, and native plant <br /> communities. The MCBS data for Hennepin and Carver Counties were examined for sites with ' <br /> moderate, high and outstanding biologic diversity significance. None of these were found in the <br /> District, all mapped sites were rated below the minitnum biodiversity significance threshold. � <br /> The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage and Nongarne Research Program <br /> (Natural Heritage Program) collects, manages, and interprets information about nongame animals, - <br /> native plants, and plant communities to promote the wise stewardship of these resources. The Natural <br /> Heritage Program has developed a ranking system that is intended to reflect the extent and condition <br /> . of natural communities and species in Minnesota. These `state ranks' have no legal ramifications, <br /> they are used by the Natural Heritage Program to set priorities for research and for conservation <br /> planning. They are grouped as follows: <br /> State Element Rank: <br /> S1: Critically imperiled in the state because of extreme rarity. <br /> S2: Imperiled in state because of rarity. <br /> S3: Rare or uncommon in state. <br /> \\fred\wp�23�27\D06\Reports�Final Report\Wetland_mgmt_plan dft011503.doc � 4-,�O <br />