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Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc. CalVTP Project-Specific Analysis and Addendum Augustin Bernal Community Park Fuel Reduction November 2025 4-29 4.5.1.2. Impact BIO-2 Manual and mechanical vegetation removal, broadcast and pile burning, targeted herbicide application, and prescribed herbivory have the potential to result in direct or indirect adverse effects to special-status wildlife species or habitat. Manual and mechanical treatments, herbivory, prescribed broadcast burn, and targeted herbicide application would reduce understory vegetation that may modify preferred habitats for some species and have the potential to promote a healthier native habitat. The potential for adverse effects to eight special-status wildlife species is within the scope of the activities and impacts addressed in the PEIR because the treatment activities and intensity of disturbance resulting from implementing treatment activities are consistent with those analyzed in the PEIR. With the exception of two species (Crotch’s bumble bee [Bombus crotchii] and monarch butterfly [Danaus plexippus plexippus pop. 1]), impacts to special-status wildlife would be reduced to less than significant with the following SPRs and MMs. Additional project-specific measures are described, as appropriate, with each applicable CalVTP SPR or MM within the species-focused discussion. • SPR AD-2: Delineate Protected Resources for Avoidance • SPR AD-3: Consistency with Local Plans, Policies, and Ordinances • SPR AD-5: Maintain Site Cleanliness • SPR AQ-3: Create Burn Plan o No fire ignition (nor use of associated accelerants) would occur within 50 feet of listed plants, riparian habitat, or aquatic features, or any identified sensitive species or habitat o Within suitable winter retreats for Alameda whipsnake, prescribed burning would not occur between approximately November 1 and March 31 (as determined by a qualified biologist based on temperature and weather conditions) o Within suitable Alameda whipsnake habitat, prescribed burning and pile burning would be restricted to when temperatures are conducive to Alameda whipsnake movement, which is typically when soil surface temperatures reach 66 °F (19 °C; Hammerson 1979); alternatively, piles left in place for more than a day would be investigated for Alameda whipsnake through dismantling and rebuilding piles prior to pile burning • SPR AQ-4: Minimize Dust • SPR BIO-1: Review and Survey Project-Specific Biological Resources and Determine Whether Avoidance Is Possible • SPR BIO-2: Require Biological Resource Training for Workers • SPR BIO -3: Survey Sensitive Natural Communities and Other Sensitive Habitats and Map Locations • SPR BIO-9: Prevent Spread of Invasive Plants, Noxious Weeds, and Invasive Wildlife • SPR BIO-10: Survey for Special-Status Wildlife and Nursery Sites • SPR BIO-11: Install Wildlife-Friendly Fencing during Prescribed Herbivory • SPR BIO-12: Protect Common Nesting Birds, Including Raptors o Use of Avoidance Buffers o Treatment Modification, or Treatment Delay o Monitor Active Raptor Nest during Treatment o Retain Raptor Nest Trees