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re: Question regarding property that is considered wetlands?
Posted on 9/16/13 at 1:40 pm to Bear Is Dead
Posted on 9/16/13 at 1:40 pm to Bear Is Dead
Thanks, i guess what im mostly interested in finding out is whether there is a (wetlands cost)difference between somebody coming in and developing a whole neighborhood on the 20 acres vs. someone wanting to build just one house, and keep the acreage vacant (but still cut most of the trees).
edit: I reread your post, i guess you're saying the credit might be different depending on what you are doing to the property? Any idea how to go about finding out the cost?
edit: I reread your post, i guess you're saying the credit might be different depending on what you are doing to the property? Any idea how to go about finding out the cost?
This post was edited on 9/16/13 at 1:43 pm
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Posted on 9/16/13 at 1:49 pm to EvrybodysAllAmerican
Talk to the Army Corps of Engineers. It is based off of how much trees you clear and how much surface you make impervious.
Im a civil engineer in Auburn and we have to set aside 2 sq. ft to not be touched for every 1 sq. ft. of disturbed wetland.
Im a civil engineer in Auburn and we have to set aside 2 sq. ft to not be touched for every 1 sq. ft. of disturbed wetland.
Posted on 9/16/13 at 2:06 pm to EvrybodysAllAmerican
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Any idea how to go about finding out the cost?
I think the credits are just sold on the open market. So its depends on whatever they are selling for in your area.
Posted on 9/16/13 at 9:34 pm to EvrybodysAllAmerican
I am pretty deeply involved in the mitigation business. You typically only have to mitigate for the actual footprint of the damage, plus any collateral damage your development might create. As others have indicated, the requisite mitigation is based on a comparison of the quality of the site being developed vs. the restoration potential of the bank (i.e., you will need to purchase different number of credits from different banks).
Cutting trees from a forested wetland is exempt from 404 permitting IF the activity is part of "normal silvicultural practices." If you clearcut with no intention of replanting, you expose yourself to possible Corps of Engineers enforcement action. Why would you want to clear 20 acres around your homesite if you have no plans to develop?
Mitigation is available for most any wetland proposed for development in LA but be prepared to pay some serious cash.
Cutting trees from a forested wetland is exempt from 404 permitting IF the activity is part of "normal silvicultural practices." If you clearcut with no intention of replanting, you expose yourself to possible Corps of Engineers enforcement action. Why would you want to clear 20 acres around your homesite if you have no plans to develop?
Mitigation is available for most any wetland proposed for development in LA but be prepared to pay some serious cash.
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