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THE NATURE FORM. 2.0 …
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THE NATURE FORM.
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This form has been created by Southeast Neighbors & CNP for grassroots citizen input to the South Ridgeline Habitat Study. By
filling in this from, signing it, and returning it to Southeast Neighbors, you can help us document the important natural habitat areas
in our neighborhood. This is crucial to ecological protection. Please copy & print this form, give it to your friends, & spread the word!
WHERE.
To fully record the habitat area, an accurate location is most important!
1. Location of the natural area If you can, please sketch a rough location map on the back of this form.
Nearest Street Address ___________________________ Land ownership Public Private Unknown
Describe the Location ___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________ Are you an owner of (or agent for) this property?
Tax Lot Number (if possible, 13 digits) ______________ GPS Coordinates (see notes online) _______________
WHAT .
2. Natural Area Description Please use one form for each site. Fill in what you know, and
don't worry about questions you can't answer. The highest priority is to record sites that are not already protected.
Birds Present (please list below) Cool Surface Water (Temperature? _______)
Bird Habitat (including bird watching sites) Wetland ( Seasonal Year-round)
Mammals Present Stream ( Seasonal Year-round)
Mammal Habitat Pond ( Seasonal Year-round)
Amphibians/Reptiles Present Steep Slopes and/or Earthflow Evidence (note below)
Amphibian/Reptile Habitat Special Geology and/or Soils
Rare Plants Quiet Area
Special Plant Community Cultural/Historic Site
Large or Ancient Trees (DBH _______ ) Recreational Hiking Trail Site
Describe the Resource _______________________________________________________________
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Water Observed? ______________________________________________________________
Plants Observed? ______________________________________________________________
Animals Observed? ______________________________________________________________
WHEN.
3. When did you observe this natural habitat area?
Once 2 to 4 times more than 4 times Most recent date _______________________________
Please indicate your experience related to habitat observation _____________________________________
WHO.
4. Observer Coordinates -- where do we find you? Your info makes the nature info real.
Name __________________________ Voice phone ____________________
Street __________________________ Email address _____________________
City______________ State ____ Zip _______ Do you have photos of this site? Please see photo delivery
instructions in the online forum.
Signature _______________________________ Date ________________
Please Return A.S.A.P. to Southeast Neighbors
RETURN IT.
By Mail: Southeast Neighbors By Fax: 541-345-7438 fax, 541-345-7421 vox (c/o Artifice, Inc.)
c/o Kevin Matthews
PO Box 1588 By Email: matthews@artifice.com (from scanned or PDF form)
Eugene, OR 97440 Find us on The Web: www.SoutheastNeighbors.org
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Sketch a map of the habitat area location: Name ________________ Initials _____
SKETCHED LOCATION MAP
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Please deliver by March 21, 2007 · www.SoutheastNeighbors.org
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Some Significant Features to Note about a Natural Site
DETIALS
Are there multiple layers of vegetation ( "structural diversity", e.g., trees and shrubs and herbs)? What is dominant?
Does the site have evergreen vegetation (e.g., conifers), deciduous vegetation, or both?
Does the site have "Old Growth"-type characteristics (e.g., snags, old trees, downed wood)? Is it savanah-like?
Note some species of trees, shrubs, and/or other plants. Are they native? (e.g., Himalayan blackberry isn't native)
Is the vegetation healthy-looking, taking into account the season of observation?
Is there any surface water, still or flowing? Are wetland-indicator plants present?
What about particular wildlife features - e.g., food sources, roosting, perching, nesting sites?
Have you or others seen certain kinds of wildlife there that are not the most common?
Are there some uncommon plants, combinations of plants, or habitats at this site?
Does the site have multiple natural assets (e.g., both water and old vegetation; both a scenic view and good bird habitat;
both forest and a wetland with sedges and willows)?
Is the site near, adjacent, or connected to other wildlife, native plant, stream, wetland or scenic habitat?
Does the site have special importance for ecological connectivity -- providing a natural corridor between habitat areas?
What social factors would make this place a significant natural resource to the community?
It has special scenic value
It offers natural space in a neighborhood area where there is little
It's near a school, so it can be used for educational purposes or restoration activities
It's a favorite place of community people to walk
Other...
What types of human activities occur on this site now?
What types of human uses are nearby (e.g. one house, dense houses, quiet street, busy street, back yards, lawns)?
Is the site fairly undisturbed by human activities at the present time?
Is the site fairly free of physical damage, e.g., from past human activities? What human alterations are visible?
If there is some disturbance, could it be reversed, with attention to protection and restoration, or is it permanent damage?
What is the potential for this site to be restored to better wildlife habitat, wetland or riparian habitat?
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