WILDLIFE STUDY

April 30, 2021

North Grand Forest Bainbridge Island, Washington

Prepared for

Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Parks and Recreation District 7666 NE High School Road Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (206) 842-2306

Prepared by Ecological Land Services 1157 3rd Avenue, Suite 220A • Longview, WA 98632 (360) 578-1371 • Project Number 2248.08 SIGNATURE

The information and data in this report were compiled and prepared under the supervision and direction of the undersigned.

Joanne Bartlett, PWS Senior Biologist

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ...... 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 1 PROJECT LOCATION ...... 1 SITE CONDITIONS ...... 1 PARK PROPOSAL ...... 2 HABITAT AND CRITICAL AREAS MAPPING ...... 2 BAINBRIDGE ISLAND CRITICAL AREA AND HABITAT MAPPING ...... 2 WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE, PRIORITY HABITATS AND SPECIES ...... 3 U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, INFORMATION FOR CONSERVATION AND PLANNING ...... 3 SPECIES AND HABITAT DESCRIPTION ...... 3 ESA-LISTED SPECIES ...... 3 FISH ...... 3 BIRDS ...... 3 LOCAL WILDLIFE SPECIES ...... 4 MAMMALS ...... 4 BIRDS ...... 5 OVERALL HABITAT ASSESSMENT ...... 6 IMPACT ASSESSMENT ...... 6 BIKE PREFERRED PARK ALTERNATIVES ...... 6 HABITAT IMPACTS ...... 6 SPECIES DISTURBANCES ...... 7 LIMITATIONS ...... 7

Figures and Photoplates

Figure 1 Vicinity Map Figure 2 Existing Conditions Figure 3 Proposed Conditions Figure 4 Bainbridge Island Critical Areas Figure 5 WDFW Priority Habitats and Species Photoplates Site Photos

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INTRODUCTION

Ecological Land Services, Inc. (ELS) has completed this wildlife study on behalf of the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District (BIMPRD) for the North Grand Forest bike preferred trails. It has been completed to address concerns of neighbors regarding the wildlife found within the North Grand Forest and how use of the trails may affect wildlife found in this area. Wildlife discussed in the report was observed by neighbors within the North Grand Forest or in the vicinity. In addition, species that were not identified as being a concern but could occur within the forest on this park property are included.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PROJECT LOCATION The North Grand Forest is located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Koura Road with Miller Road in the Meadowmeer area of Bainbridge Island (Figure 2). A portion of the North Grand Forest lies west of Miller Road. Koura Road lies to the north and is the main road through the Meadowmeer Golf Course community and connects State Highway 305 and Miller Road. Miller Road runs north to south along the west edge of the North Grand Forest and is one of the main roads along the west half of Bainbridge Island.

SITE CONDITIONS The North Grand Forest is 37.48 acres in size and is composed of second growth conifer forest with areas of deciduous forest intermixed (Photoplates 1 and 2). It sits on terrain that slopes down from the highest elevations on the east half at 250 feet to 160 feet in the southwest corner. Narrow ravines form about halfway down the slope and end abruptly at Miller Road. Streams were not observed within these ravines during a critical area assessment conducted in 2019 (ELS 2019). The forest is composed primarily of conifer trees that include Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), western red cedar (Thuja plicata), and western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) with areas also containing bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) and red alder (Alnus rubra). The understory is densely vegetated by sword fern (Polystichum munitum) throughout with areas of dense salal (Gaultheria shallon), evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum), salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis), ocean spray (Holodiscus discolor), red huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium), and hazelnut (Corylus cornuta) in the shrub layer. Herbaceous plants that occur in the Grand Forest include vanilla leaf (Achlys triphylla), foam flower (Tiarella trifoliata), stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), fringe cup (Tellima grandiflora), enchanter’s nightshade (Circaea alpina), bleeding heart (Dicentra formosa), wood fern (Dryopteris expansa), and wild ginger (Asarum caudatum). A small slope wetland was identified at the north end (just south of the northern segment of the perimeter trail). It is a Category IV wetland that requires a 40-foot buffer established from its delineated boundary.

A trail wraps around the perimeter of the North Grand Forest with access points entering from the northwest corner, southwest corner and two locations along the east line (Figure 2). The access points on the east line provide direct access to the park and trail from the residential development to the east. Residential development is also present to the north across Koura Road while undeveloped privately owned land and Bainbridge Island Land Trust property are located south of the park. The lands to the south are fenced from the park property and no trespassing signage has been posted.

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PARK PROPOSAL The BIMPRD proposes to create a series of three to five bike preferred trails that will have a range of skill levels (Figure 3). The trails will be constructed east to west down the slope and will begin at the eastern segment of the perimeter trail. They will continue downslope and stop short of the existing western trail segment and a separate trail will be created parallel to the western segment of the perimeter loop trail with the two trails connecting at the southwest corner. The existing access points on the north, southwest corner, and east line will be maintained. The proposal intends to construct the trails around significant vegetation and all trees so as to maintain the forested nature of the park. The trails can be constructed by hand, but some specialized small equipment will be used as needed. The trails will be routed outside the delineated wetland and required buffer per Bainbridge Island Municipal Code requirements.

Mountain bike enthusiasts have been creating challenging and thrilling trails in other parks managed by the BIMPRD. These trails are not permitted and create issues in the more significant vegetation and habitats at the other parks, specifically at the Gazzam Lake Park as well as others. The BIMPRD is proposing the bike trails at the North Grand Forest to provide a designated location for this type of activity. The North Grand Forest was chosen because: • This section of the Grand Forest is the outlier in that it lies on a separate piece of land that is not contiguous with the remainder of the Grand Forest. It is also adjacent to a residential area and is bordered by two heavily used roads. Although it does have value as habitat for localized species, it is more heavily affected by ongoing road noises, that affect the entire park property. • The remainder of the Grand Forest sections are more contiguous and are somewhat removed from heavily used roadways. There is development around these sections, but they represent moderate intensity uses than is present adjacent to the North Grand Forest. These areas also contain more significant critical areas including extensive wetland and stream systems. • The North Grand Forest contains topography that is highly desirable for mountain bike enthusiasts. • This section is composed largely of sloping upland forest with a single critical area at the north end that will have a buffer both of which make up a tiny portion of the North Grand Forest. The wetland is too small to provide significant habitat to wildlife species on its own so basically functions as part of the overall upland forest. • It is located within a residential area where there is easy access from Koura and Miller Roads and direct access from the Meadowmeer Golf Course community. • As far as Bainbridge Island Parks go, the North Grand Forest is somewhat underutilized in that there is a single perimeter trail that appeals only to the residents in the immediate area.

HABITAT AND CRITICAL AREAS MAPPING

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND CRITICAL AREA AND HABITAT MAPPING The Bainbridge Island GIS (BIGIS) viewed through the on-line mapping website was used to identify the presence of critical areas on and adjacent to the North Grand Forest (BIGIS 2021). An un-delineated wetland is mapped near the center of this property but was determined to be non-wetland during the critical area reconnaissance conducted by ELS in 2019 (Figure 4). No

Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation Ecological Land Services, Inc. North Grand Forest Wildlife Study 2 April 30, 2021 other critical areas are mapped on or within 300 feet of the North Grand Forest except in the segment west of Miller Road where no new activities are proposed.

WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE, PRIORITY HABITATS AND SPECIES The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority and Habitat and Species (PHS) website (WDFW 2021) identifies the potential presence of priority habitat and species areas that include streams, wetlands, and wildlife habitat. The PHS website mapping of the North Grand Forest area indicates no priority habitat on or within 300 feet of the North Grand Forest (Figure 5).

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, INFORMATION FOR CONSERVATION AND PLANNING The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Information for Planning and Conservation (IPaC) website was researched to determine the presence of potentially federally listed species occurring within the project vicinity. The USFWS regulates endangered, threatened, and sensitive terrestrial wildlife and certain fish species and determines whether the North Grand Forest is designated critical habitat for these species that would indicate their occurrence. Three bird and one fish species regulated by the USFWS are mapped for all of western Washington, which requires assessment to determine if there is suitable habitat in the project area. These species also have designated critical habitat. These species, which are all listed as threatened, include birds: marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus), streaked horned lark (Eremophila alpestris strigata), and yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) and fish: bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus).

SPECIES AND HABITAT DESCRIPTION

The Endangered Species Act (ESA)-listed species and associated habitat descriptions confirm that they lack preferred habitat onsite therefore will not be affected by the proposed project. Other species that are not listed as endangered, threatened, or sensitive are discussed per specific concerns of the neighborhoods around the North Grand Forest to determine the potential effects of the proposed bike preferred trails. Habitat descriptions mainly include hunting, foraging, and nesting habitat needs of these species.

ESA-LISTED SPECIES FISH There are no streams on the North Grand Forest so there is no fish habitat available.

BIRDS Marbled murrelet Marbled murrelet habitat generally consists of greater than 500 acres of low-elevation forests with at least 30 percent late-successional or old-growth forest components within 40 miles of the coastal shoreline (USFWS 1997, Federal Register 1992). Old-growth forests provide important nesting habitat for murrelets because they have developed the broad, horizontal-branching structure necessary for nest platforms. They feed in ocean waters as well as within inland bays and fjords. There is no suitable habitat available for this species within the North Grand Forest.

Streaked horned lark Streaked horned larks are found in western Washington where they occupy open landscapes such as prairie-oak habitats, sandy islands, wet prairies, oak savannahs, grasslands found at airports,

Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation Ecological Land Services, Inc. North Grand Forest Wildlife Study 3 April 30, 2021 coastal spits, and coastal dune communities. They can also occur within moderately to heavily grazed pastures, gravel roads or shoulders of lightly traveled roads. This species does not occur within the Grand Forest because it lacks suitable habitat for nesting and foraging.

Yellow-billed cuckoo Suitable breeding habitat for the cuckoo is defined as patches of mature willow and cottonwood riparian vegetation that are greater than 50 acres in size. Yellow-billed cuckoos are found in a variety of vegetation types during migration, including coastal scrub, secondary growth woodland, hedgerows, humid lowland forests, and forest edges. This species is not found in the Grand Forest because there are no habitat features that are preferred for nesting and foraging.

LOCAL WILDLIFE SPECIES MAMMALS Black-tailed deer Black tailed deer generally occur where there is enough cover to provide protection from the high summer temperatures or that provide protection from predators (Maser 1998). They can find habitat in suburban areas where there are tracts of homes intermixed with suitable forest and open area habitat. They are edge-adapted species that use the dark forest cover to hide during the day and use more open early successional forest to feed at dawn and dusk. They have territories that are less than 3 square miles where both dark forest and open forest are available. Black- tailed deer are considered a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) because of their wide distribution and abundance throughout the United States (Wikipedia 2021).

Douglas squirrels Douglas squirrels are a common species in coniferous forests in western Washington. They are active year-round and during the daytime hours. They nest in holes in trees during the winter months and have summer nests of lichen and leaves that are shaped into a ball and occur on large tree branches. Douglas squirrels are considered a species of least concern by the IUCN because their populations are stable.

Coyote Coyotes are common throughout rural and urban areas due to their ability to adapt to different environments. Generally, they are found using logging roads and paths in the Pacific Northwest and can walk up to 10 miles a day within their 24 square mile territories. They are typically active from dusk to dawn and den during the day often in former dens of other mammals. They also den in hollow trees and under natural ledges. Coyotes are considered a species of least concern by the IUCN because of their wide distribution abundance throughout the United States.

Raccoon The preferred habitat of racoons were deciduous and mixed forests in the Pacific Northwest, but they have expanded their territories to urban areas, mountains, and coastal areas. Treed habitats are preferred because they will climb trees when threatened so do not often occur in open areas. They are primarily nocturnal but can be active during the day to take advantage of feeding opportunities not available at night. They den in tree hollows or rock crevices for sleeping and wintering and litter dens most of the time close to a source of water where they hunt for

Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation Ecological Land Services, Inc. North Grand Forest Wildlife Study 4 April 30, 2021 amphibians and crustaceans. Similarly, to the coyote, raccoons are a species of least concern by the IUCN due to their wide distribution and abundance.

BIRDS Varied thrush The varied thrush breeds in the dark understory of humid coniferous and mixed forests of the Pacific Coast. The forests are often composed of Douglas fir, western hemlock, and Sitka spruce with a dense understory (Cornell 2019). In winter, they move to dense parks, gardens, and backyards where there are woods, ravines, and thickets. They nest in conifer trees where the nest is placed at the base of branches against the trunk between 5 and 15 feet high. Varied thrushes are a species of least concern by the IUCN (Wikipedia 2021). The biologist conducting the research has identified varied thrushes on her property in North Kitsap County in the winter months. They are frequently seen on the gravel driveway and scatter when cars are driving through but always return.

Swainson’s thrush Swainson’s thrush is found in similar conifer forested habitat as the varied thrush and in the Pacific states of California, Oregon, and Washington, they can also be found in dense red alder stream riparian zones that cross through conifer forests (Cornell 2019). This species nests mainly in deciduous trees or shrubs in the western United States. They are typically 2 to 10 feet above the ground and consist of open cups of twigs, bark strips, moss, grass, and leaves occasionally combined with mud. This species is also a species of least concern due to its abundance.

Northern Pygmy Owl The northern pygmy owl is a small, diurnal species occurring within montane coniferous forests in western North America where there are large open habitats. They move into low elevations of their territories in winter that often include small towns and communities. They breed in semi- open woodlands on foothills and in the mountains and typically use old woodpecker holes in Douglas fir, western red cedar, western hemlock, and red alder trees. They are most often found along the edges of meadows, lakes, and other clearings near water (Johnsgard 2002). This species of owl is a species of least concern due to its widespread occurrence.

Pacific-slope flycatcher The Pacific-slope flycatcher is very common in moist mixed forests and shady canyons occurring in conifer forests with deciduous riparian areas along streams (Audubon 2021). They nest in a variety of situations including fork of a small tree, a vertical streambank, on a stump, upturned roots of a downed tree, under a small bridge, or in a shed. This species is widespread and common so is considered a species of least concern.

Pacific wren The Pacific wren is a common and widespread species that is found in dense coniferous forests consisting of old growth Sitka spruce and Douglas fir trees with dense thickets in the understory (Audubon 2021). They can also be found in deciduous and mixed forests along streams. Foraging and nesting occur near fallen logs, upturned tree roots, dead trees, and within mosses and ferns near water. During the non-breeding season, they are found in more types of habitats

Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation Ecological Land Services, Inc. North Grand Forest Wildlife Study 5 April 30, 2021 including parks and gardens. It appears on the IUCN list as a species of least concern because it is common and widespread.

OVERALL HABITAT ASSESSMENT There is no question that the North Grand Forest provides mature forest habitat for wildlife species on Bainbridge Island, however, it is limited to mature forest with a small critical area at the north end. Many of the species discussed above are found in dense conifer forests but also require some open land such as a field or open deciduous wooded area for a part of their habitat needs. Additionally, many are found within deciduous thickets and riparian zones along streams. The North Grand Forest is surrounded on two sides by heavily utilized roads and the Meadowmeer Golf Course Community with no open wooded areas or fields adjacent. Coniferous forest continues southerly across a privately owned property and a land trust property, which eventually connects to the West Grand Forest. Again, there are no areas of open field or deciduous forest in those locations, although there are streams and wetlands found on the West Grand Forest.

These species are also considered somewhat abundant so are listed as species of least concern by the IUCN (Wikipedia 2021). This indicates that they are able to withstand certain levels of human disturbances particularly in light of the fact that the North Grand Forest lies in a relatively urbanized area of Bainbridge Island where habitat can be impacted by noise from roadways, pedestrians along the perimeter trail, and activities in the Meadowmeer Community. It appears that the habitat provided in the North Grand Forest is valuable to the local wildlife populations, but other habitats are needed as well to support these species and they are not present onsite, adjacent to the site, or in nearby areas.

IMPACT ASSESSMENT BIKE PREFERRED PARK ALTERNATIVES The North Grand Forest was selected as the best location for the bike trails because of its topography, lack of significant critical areas, and location at Miller and Koura Roads. There are other parks located within more urbanized areas of Bainbridge Island but they either have extensive critical areas as seen at Sakai and Meigs Parks or lack topography that would provide the most desirable bike trails such as Battle Point Park. Other parks are too small to accommodate mountain biking activities. The Gazzam Lake Preserve encompasses more land than the entire Grand Forest, but it is more remote, has more valuable critical areas, and provides a greater habitat potential for a wider variety of wildlife species. The BIMPRD is committed to providing recreational activities for all park users in the appropriate locations. The intent is to allow for the mountain bikers to have a designated area to use that does not affect other parks with higher habitat and wildlife values, and discourage the creation of illegal paths through the forests of the Gazzam Lake Preserve and other more sensitive areas within the remainder of the Grand Forest, Sakai Park, and Meigs Park.

HABITAT IMPACTS The North Grand Forest is situated adjacent to two major roadways on Bainbridge Island with high density residential development to the east and is currently used for recreation by pedestrians, horse back riders, and bike riders. The existing trail is around the perimeter of the forest with access points from the north, east, and west, which currently affects use of the habitat

Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation Ecological Land Services, Inc. North Grand Forest Wildlife Study 6 April 30, 2021 by wildlife species. The creation of bike preferred trails will include maintaining most of the perimeter trail and constructing three to five bike trails from east to west across the park. An additional north-south trail will be constructed at the bottom of the east-west trails and parallel to the western segment of the perimeter trail. The trails are shown on Figure 3 but are merely demonstrative of the overall proposal and the final trail construction will be routed around trees and areas of other significant vegetation to retain as much vegetation as possible.

It appears from the previous wildlife habitat discussions that the North Grand Forest habitat provides a portion of the territory for black-tailed deer, coyotes, and raccoons but typically for travel or resting because each of these species feed in more open areas. The conifer forest provides ideal habitat for Douglas squirrels, but they typically use the canopy layers of the trees. The bird species that are of concern require additional habitats that are not available onsite or in the immediate area. Because vegetation will remain intact to the extent possible, the overall habitat provided the North Grand Forest will not be negatively impacted. The North Grand Forest is not designated as critical habitat nor does it provide suitable habitat for marbled murrelet, streaked horned lark, or yellow-billed cuckoo so there will be no habitat disturbances to these ESA-listed species.

SPECIES DISTURBANCES The bike trails have been designed for daylight use between dawn and dusk and will be used by Bainbridge Island residents, although it is public and off-island visitors may also use the bike trails. Use during daylight hours will result in increased localized noise of the bikes and bikers that could affect the use of the habitat by these species. However, these species are highly mobile and adapted to suburban activity and may move away from the noise temporarily and return when the trails are not in use. Additionally, because most of the vegetation will remain intact, there will be plenty of cover for all wildlife species to take refuge during the day when bike preferred trails will be utilized.

LIMITATIONS

ELS bases this report’s determinations on standard scientific methodology and best professional judgment. In our opinion, local, state, and federal regulatory agencies should agree with our determinations. However, the information contained in this report should be considered preliminary and used at your own risk until it has been approved in writing by the appropriate regulatory agencies. ELS is not responsible for the impacts of any changes in environmental standards, practices, or regulations after the date of this report.

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Bainbridge Island Geographical Information System (BIGIS). 2021. Online document http://www.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us/196/GIS-Mapping-Map-Gallery. Website accessed March 2021.

Federal Register. 2005. Endangered and Threatened Species; Designation of Critical Habitat for 12 Evolutionarily Significant Units of West Coast Salmon and Steelhead in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho; Final Rule. Volume 70. Number 170. 50 CFR Part 226. September 2013.

Federal Register. 1992. Determination of Threatened Status for the Washington, Oregon, and California Population of the Marbled Murrelet; Final Rule. Federal Register Volume 57 Number 191. Pages 45328-45337. October 1.

Federal Register. 2013. Proposed Threatened Status for the Western Distinct Population Segment of the Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus); Proposed Rule. 50 CFR Part 17. Volume 78, No. 192. Pages 61622 to 61666. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Department of the Interior. October 3.

Johnsgard, Paul A. (Johnsgard). 2002. North American Owls, Biology and Natural History, Second Edition. Smithsonian Institution Press. 298 pp.

Maser, Chris (Maser). 1998. Mammals of the Pacific Northwest Coast; From the Coast to the High Cascades. Oregon State University Press. 406 pages.

The Cornell Lab (Cornell). 2019. All About Birds. Online document. Allaboutbirds.org/guide. Website accessed April 2021.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). 2014. Biological Assessment for the Continued Operations and Maintenance Dredging Program for the Columbia River Federal Navigation Channel. March.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2021. Information for Planning and Conservation (IPaC). http://www.fws.gov/wafwo/species_new.html. Website accessed March 2021.

U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 1997. Recovery Plan for the Threatened Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) in Washington, Oregon, and California. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland, Oregon. September 24.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS). 2015. Interim Consultation Guidance for Western Yellow-Billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus). Prepared by Emily Teachout with input from Larry Salata. Last updated by Emily Teachout: 4/14/2015. Website accessed February 24, 2021: https://wsdot.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2019/05/21/interim-consultation-guidance- western-yellow-billed-cuckoo.pdf.

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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). 2021a. Species and Habitats/ Species in Washington website. https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/species/canis-latrans. Website accessed March 2021.

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FIGURES & PHOTOPLATES

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N Aerial from Google Earth NOTE(S): 1. 4/15/2021 3:14 PM 4/15/2021 3:14 PM C:\Users\CPayne\Box\ELS\WA\Kitsap\Bainbridge Island\2248-Bainbridge Island Metro Parks & Rec District\2248.08-N Grand Forest Wildlife Study\2248.08-Figures CAD Only\2248.08_CAR.dwg 1. NOTE(S): Map providedon-line bytheCityofBainbridgeIsland atwebaddress: https://cityofbi.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html LEGEND: Delineated Not aWetland No Delineation Shoreline Wetlands Fish Non-Fish Seasonal Non-Fish Perennial Non-Fish Streams FEMA FloodHazard Kitsap CountyParcels VE =HighFloodRisk AE =HighFloodRisk A =LowFloodRisk STUDY AREA DATE: 4/15/21 Figure 4 1157 3rd Ave., Suite 220A DWN: CDP BAINBRIDGE ISLAND CRITICAL AREAS

N 0 500 1000 Longview, WA 98632 REQ. BY: JB North Grand Forest Wildlife Study Phone: (360) 578-1371 PRJ. MGR: JB Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation SCALE IN FEET Fax: (360) 414-9305 CHK: JLL City of Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Washington www.eco-land.com PROJECT NO: Section 16, Township 25N, Range 2E, W.M. 2248.08 , W.M. Washington 2E County, , Range 5 25N Kitsap

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STUDY AREA , Township 16 North Grand Forest Wildlife Study Section WDFW PRIORITY HABITAT AND SPECIES Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation City of Bainbridge Island, JB JB 4/15/21 CDP JLL 2248.08 CHK: DATE: DWN: REQ. BY: PRJ. MGR: PROJECT NO: www.eco-land.com Fax: (360) 414-9305 Longview, WA 98632 Phone: (360) 578-1371 1157 3rd Ave., Suite 220A 1000

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NOTE: Map provided on-line by Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife at web address: http://apps.wdfw.wa.gov/phsontheweb/ 4/15/2021 3:14 PM

Photo 1 shows a typical forest area within the North Grand Forest. There is sufficient room around the larger trees to route the mountain bike trails around. Only the herbaceous layer will be disturbed.

Photo 2 shows another typical forest area and includes several trees around which the mountain bike trails will be routed.

Photo 3 shows another area of forest where there appears to be an old road that is densely covered in sword fern.

Photoplate 1 1157 3rd Ave., Suite 220A DATE: 3/30/21 Project Name: North Grand Longview, WA 98632 DWN: JB Forest Wildlife Study (360) 578-1371 PRJ. MGR JB Client: Bainbridge Island Metro Fax: (360) 414-9305 PROJ. #: 2248.08 Parks and Recreation Bainbridge Island, Washington

Photo 4 shows an area of the North Grand Forest where there is a dense tree canopy and sparsely vegetated understory.

Photo 5 was taken from along the perimeter trail to document its condition and vegetation typical of the North Grand Forest.

Photo 6 shows an area of the forest where there is a dense shrub layer of salmonberry.

Photoplate 2 1157 3rd Ave., Suite 220A DATE: 3/30/21 Project Name: North Grand Longview, WA 98632 DWN: JB Forest Wildlife Study (360) 578-1371 PRJ. MGR JB Client: Bainbridge Island Metro Fax: (360) 414-9305 PROJ. #: 2248.08 Parks and Recreation Bainbridge Island, Washington