Re: Arnold MD Development

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I would like to offer a small clarification to Ellen's clarification.  The
term Critical Habitat as used in the context of the Federal Endangered
Species Act is probably misnamed and is misunderstood by most people.  Its
usage does not refer to habitats, as we generally think of them, such as
mixed hardwood forest, tidal salt marsh, etc.  A Critical Habitat as used
under the Act is a specific geographical area or areas where the protection
of the listed species is considered to be essential for it's continued
survival.  Not all listed species have designated Critical Habitats.
Critical Range might be a better term.

Disclaimer:  I am not familiar with the Maryland protected species laws.
The usage of the term in regard to these laws may differ.

Later...

Noel Wamer 
Parsippany, NJ, US
nwamer@nac.net -- http://www.users.nac.net/nwamer
"A strange bird may cause a slight unrest until it is named..."
                                                             (Walker Percy)

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