Through the technical assistance or consultation processes of the Endangered.

Tree Cutting Practices that take place from November 1st – April 14th OR, Projects with a tree cutting footprint of less than 1 acre cumulative in non-forested landscapes (clearing fence lines, removing trees around agricultural lands without. Seasonal restriction on tree cutting: Only cut trees when Indiana bats are hibernating or concentrated near their hibernacula. For project areas affecting Indiana bat swarming habitat (near hibernacula), only cut trees between November 15 and March For project areas affecting Indiana bat summer habitat, only cut trees between October 15 and March.

The winter tree clearing season of October 1 through March 31 is coming to an end. What does this mean for your project?

If your site requires tree clearing, and there is a federal nexus for your project (e.g., federal funding provided, or tree cutting taxes us permits needed to construct), then you must abide by the winter tree clearing date restrictions.

Apr 11, Seasonally restrict clearing of trees greater than 5 inches dbh from April 1 to September 30 within the geographic summer range of the Indiana bat. Extend the seasonal restriction to November 15 if within miles of a hibernaculum. the June 1 – August 15, inclusive, bat pupping season, and may voluntarily limit tree clearing to November 1 to March 31, inclusive, to simplify the project’s environmental review process.

Timing. Tree removal is the primary action that might harm bats that are on your property. Can you cut all trees necessary for your project during the hibernation season when bats are living underground (Nov 1-Mar 31 in most of NY, Dec 1-Feb 28 in Suffolk County)?

If no, proceed to step 4. If yes, stop the self-evaluation. You are unlikely to harm NLEB. Any Ohio project that is not within a known bat record buffer, and tree clearing between April 1 and September 31 is being proposed, may have a presence/absence survey conducted between June 1 and August 15 following the range-wide guidance. If a presence/absence survey is not performed, presence of listed bats is assumed.

Jul 01, TOYR for tree removal, tree timbering, and/or prescribed burns from April 1 – November Coordinate with the USFWS for all projects that may affect Indiana Bats. Little Brown Bat (SE) and/or Tri-Colored Bat (SE).