§ 5B-120. Habitat Protection.

(a)

Description. Habitat Protection Areas in the Critical Area are designated for protection and include the following six habitats:

(1)

The Critical Area Buffer;

(2)

Habitat of Threatened and Endangered Species and Species in Need of Conservation;

(3)

Plant and Wildlife Habitat Protection Areas;

(4)

Nontidal Wetlands;

(5)

Anadromous Fish Propagation Waters;

(6)

Natural Heritage Areas; and

(7)

Colonial water bird nesting areas, aquatic areas of historic waterfowl concentration, and forest areas with breeding populations of forest interior dwelling species.

(b)

Identification. At the time of submittal of a development application, the applicant shall identify habitat protection areas as described in Section 5B-116.

(c)

Protection Measures. Protection measures for habitat areas within specific sites are developed and enforced through an approved conservation plan.

(CB-75-2010)