Phase 1 Habitat Assessment Northern Long - Eared Bat

2026-11-03

I . Complete Phase 1 report will include the following : 1 . Full names and relevant titles / qualifications of individuals completing the habitat assessment and when the assessment was conducted . 2 . A map and latitude / longitude or UTM clearly identifying the project location and boundaries . 3 . Detailed project description . 4 . Documentation of any known / occupied spring staging , summer , fall swarming , winter habitat , and / or bridge / culvert roosts for NLEB within or near the project . 5 . A description of methods used during the habitat assessment . 6 . A summary of the assessment findings and complete Bat summer Habitat Assessment Datasheet ( Appendix B ). 7 . Other information that may have a bearing on use of the project area . 8 . A Phase 1 Habitat Assessment on all potential hibernacula that could be aƯected by the proposed project if necessary . 9 . A Step 1 Initial Assessment of Suitability and Safety on all bridges and culverts that could be aƯected by the proposed project if necessary . 1 II . If a proposed project may aƯect ( positively or negatively ) the NLEB prepare a draft study plan for the Phase 2 ( acoustic or netting ) and / or Phase 5 ( potential hibernaculum ) survey ( s ) ( if suitable habitat ( s ) is present ). Phase 2 Study Plans should contain the following : 1 . A statement as to which type of P / A surveys will be conducted was calculated / determined . 2 . A map depicting the proposed number of survey sites ( mist netting and / or acoustic ) and their tentative distribution throughout the project area . 3 . A tentative list of surveyor names and copies of relevant federal permits ( if applicable ). 4 . A tentative survey schedule ( e . g ., start date , duration , end date ); 5 . For mist - netting surveys with planned Phase 4 radio - tracking : the approximate number and distribution of transmitters and a request that bats targeted for tracking may be held for up to 30 minutes to allow for application of transmitters . 6 . For acoustic surveys : information on which specific program ( s ) will be used and what level of acoustic analyses will be conducted .

New Hampshire

2026-04-28