Impacts of Habitat Loss, Modification, and Fragmentation Sample Clauses

Impacts of Habitat Loss, Modification, and Fragmentation. ‌ Impacts related to the Covered Activities may include loss, modification, or fragmentation of DSL Habitat. As described above DSL presence is correlated to sand dunes with blowouts, and when present, shinnery oak (Xxxxxxxxxx et al. 2011; Xxxxxxxx et al. 2013). Removal of shinnery oak vegetation has been correlated with reductions in DSL abundance, though DSL have been documented in areas subsequent to removal of shinnery oak (Xxxxx et al., 1997). Because vegetation including shinnery oak affect dune geomorphology, the removal of shinnery oak “fails to meet the basic needs of the [DSL]” according to FWS (See 77 Fed. Reg. at 36,892). Disturbance of DSL Habitat and development of infrastructure on the landscape may fragment DSL Habitat into smaller patches. In disturbed landscapes with shinnery oak dunes the DSL may occur in relatively lower abundances centered in areas of remaining shinnery oak dunes with relatively large blowouts (Xxxx and Xxxxx 198; Xxxxxxxxx and Xxxxxxxxxx 2011; Xxxxxx et al. 2017; Xxxxxx et al. 2019). The lowered relative abundance and general avoidance of modified landscapes (e.g., roads) may affect or disrupt the dynamic of populations but predicting extirpation is impossible at this time as DSL have been detected in oil fields that are 40 years old (Xxxx and Xxxxx 1998; Xxxxxx et al. 2017; Xxxxxx et al. 2019). DSL are not known to disperse across large expanses of unsuitable habitat, thus fragmentation of DSL Habitat that results in isolation of DSL population may threaten its genetic diversity as gene flow may be maintained by cumulative short distance movements of individuals among populations (Xxxx et al., 2009). Because the Mescalero- Monahans Shinnery Dune System is spatially and temporally dynamic with complex interactions between wind, water, sand, and vegetation it is difficult to predict how disturbance and development will disrupt the dynamics of the dune-blowout ecosystem. Areas with active dunes devoid of vegetation will have different responses to disturbance compared to areas with semi-stabilized dunes anchored by stabilizing vegetation such as shinnery oak due to differences in local sand supply, wind erosion, water availability and vegetation (Muhs and Xxxxxxxx 1995, 2001). Though effects of disturbance on open sand dunes in inland systems is largely unknown, inferences may be drawn for vegetated dunes from previous studies and anecdotal observations of shinnery oak removal and effects to DSL populations. Chemical re...
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  • Modification for Catastrophe In event of Catastrophic Damage, Forest Service, in consultation with Purchaser, shall outline on Sale Area Map:

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For the avoidance of doubt, Owner may make alterations in the passenger configuration of the Aircraft and such alterations shall not constitute an Optional Modification. All Parts incorporated or installed in or attached to any Airframe or any Engine as the result of any alteration, modification or addition effected by the Owner shall be free and clear of any Liens except Permitted Liens and become subject to the Lien of this Trust Indenture; provided that the Owner or any Permitted Lessee may, at any time so long as the Airframe or any Engine is subject to the Lien of this Trust Indenture, remove any such Part (such Part being referred to herein as a “Removable Part”) from such Airframe or an Engine if (i) such Part is in addition to, and not in replacement of or in substitution for, any Part originally incorporated or installed in or attached to such Airframe or any Engine at the time of delivery thereof hereunder or any Part in replacement of, or in substitution for, any such original Part, (ii) such Part is not required to be incorporated or installed in or attached or added to such Airframe or any Engine pursuant to the terms of Section 4.02(d) or the first sentence of this Section 4.04(d) and (iii) such Part can be removed from such Airframe or any Engine without materially diminishing the fair market value, utility or remaining useful life which such Airframe or any Engine would have had at the time of removal had such removal not been effected by the Owner, assuming the Aircraft was otherwise maintained in the condition required by this Trust Indenture and such Removable Part had not been incorporated or installed in or attached to the Aircraft, Airframe or such Engine. Upon the removal by the Owner of any such Part as above provided in this Section 4.04(d), title thereto shall, without further act, be free and clear of all rights of the Indenture Trustee and such Part shall no longer be deemed a Part hereunder. Removable Parts may be leased from or financed by third parties other than the Indenture Trustee. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, Owner may, at any time, install or permit to be installed in the Aircraft Passenger Convenience Equipment owned by Owner or any Permitted Lessee or by third parties and leased or otherwise furnished to Owner in the ordinary course of business (including pursuant to a conditional sale contract, a licence or otherwise), and Owner may remove (and not replace) or permit to be removed (and not replaced) the same, and Indenture Trustee shall not acquire a Lien thereon by virtue of such installation or otherwise, and the rights of the owners therein shall not constitute a default under this Trust Indenture, it being acknowledged and agreed, however, that in no event shall the installation of any such Passenger Convenience Equipment impair or otherwise affect the rights and remedies of the Indenture Trustee hereunder and under applicable law.

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  • DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT MODIFICATION This contract modification is made in accordance with Exhibit E-Revised-1, Contractual Terms and Conditions, Section 22. CHANGES, to be made part hereof for all pertinent purposes. The changes are as follows:

  • Integration; Modification This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Company and the Executive regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements, whether oral or written, between them with respect to its subject matter. This Agreement may not be modified except by a written agreement signed by the Executive and a duly authorized officer of the Company.

  • Cost Modifications The parties may agree to a reduction in the cost of the Contract at any time during which the Contract is in effect. Without intending to impose a limitation on the nature of the reduction, the reduction may be to hourly, staffing or unit costs, the total cost of the Contract or the reduction may take such other form as the State deems to be necessary or appropriate.

  • OGS Centralized Contract Modifications OGS, an Authorized User, or the Contractor may suggest modifications to the Centralized Contract or its Appendices. Except as specifically provided herein, modifications to the terms and conditions set forth herein may only be made with mutual written agreement of the Parties. Modifications may take the form of an update or an amendment. “

  • Contract Modifications It is understood that changes are inherent in operations of the type covered by this contract. The number of changes, the scope of those changes, and the impact they have on the progress of the original operations cannot be defined at this time. The PURCHASER is notified that changes are anticipated and that there will be no compensation made to the PURCHASER directly related to the number of changes made. Each change will be evaluated for extension of contract time and increase or decrease in compensation based on its own merit. STATE reserves the right to make, at any time during the contract, such modifications as are necessary or desirable; provided such modifications shall not change the character of the operations to be done nor increase the cost, unless such operations or cost increase is approved in writing by PURCHASER. Any modifications so made shall not invalidate this contract nor release PURCHASER of obligations under the performance bond. PURCHASER agrees to do the modified operations as if it had been a part of the original contract. If any change under this section causes an increase or decrease in the PURCHASER's cost of, or the time required for the performance of any part of the operations, the PURCHASER must submit a written statement setting forth the nature and specific extent of the claim. Such claim shall include all time and cost impacts against the contract and be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after receipt of any written notice of modification of the contract. If the PURCHASER discovers site conditions which differ materially from what was represented in the contract or from conditions that would normally be expected to exist and be inherent to the activities defined in the contract, the PURCHASER shall notify the STATE's Authorized Representative immediately and before the area has been disturbed. The STATE's Authorized Representative will investigate the area and make a determination as to whether or not the conditions differ materially from either the conditions stated in the contract or those which could reasonably be expected in execution of this particular contract. If it is determined that a differing site condition exists, any compensation or credit will be determined based on an analysis by STATE's Authorized Representative. If the PURCHASER does not concur with the decision of the STATE's Authorized Representative and/or believes that it is entitled to additional compensation, the PURCHASER may proceed to file a claim. Claims Review Process. All PURCHASER claims shall be referred to the STATE's Authorized Representative for review. All claims shall be made in writing to the STATE's Authorized Representative not more than ten days from the date of the occurrence of the event which gives rise to the claim or not more than ten days from the date that the PURCHASER knew or should have known of the problem. Unless the claim is made in accordance with these time requirements, it shall be waived. All claims shall be submitted in writing and shall include a detailed, factual statement of the basis of the claim, pertinent dates, contract provisions which support or allow the claim, reference to or copies of any documents which support the claim, the exact dollar value of the claim, and specific time extension requested for the claim. If the claim involves operations to be completed by subcontractors, the PURCHASER will analyze and evaluate the merits of the subcontractor's claim. PURCHASER shall forward the subcontractor's claim and PURCHASER's evaluation of such claim to STATE's Authorized Representative. The STATE's Authorized Representative will not consider direct claims from subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, or others not a party to this contract. The decision of the STATE shall be final and binding unless the PURCHASER requests mediation.

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