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The areas to be used for the 1 golf course are currently tilled ground or pasture. We anticipate maintaining wood lot in their current natural condition. Grass ground will be maintained as much as pos ible between fairway areas, with additional trees and shrubs as appropriate to the co rse during its development. We will be attempting to use native species for such planti gs as much as possible. Currently, the presence of oaks of a number of varieties, mu berry, cherry, and hickory trees provide significant feed stock for a number of species. Black cap raspberries and black berries are present as well. These species will be undisturbed or improved by the course. We are unaware of any endangered species of plant or animal within the boundaries of the course. We have bserved white tail deer, cottontail rabbit, raccoon, red fox, coyote, gray squirrel, strip d gopher, chipmunk, ground hog, badger, bats, field mice, and moles. We have al o observed turkey, hawks, crows, buzzards, blue jays, robins, brown thrashers, catbir s, cardinals, various finches and sparrows, barn swallows, pigeons, house wrens, bl ebirds, indigo buntings, wood duck, and mallard duck. We have observed grass snakes, toads, and various frogs. Total available habitat for these species will be maintained. The major impact will be the loss of grain crops for deer consumption. 4. Historical or cultural artifacts There are no known aboriginal mounds, burial sites, camp sites or deposits of artifacts. There are no structures of historical or unique architectural significance. 5. Geological conditions There are various rock outcr ppings which will remain undisturbed. There are no known cave structures. The soil rends from heavily sandy on the higher elevations to slightly clay in valley run-off are s. Slope areas are present which could present erosion problems if not properly ma aged. Use of minimal irrigation and prudent turf grass management should provide roper mitigation. The course is being designed to make use of existing terrain with minimal movement of soil and substrate. 6. Chemical and biological hazards', A properly maintained golf ourse will use common fertilizer and pesticide products in amounts similar to tha of a farm operation. While we are unable to guarantee such practices forever, 1 we anticipate making minimal use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. We recognize that this will require some compromises in the esthetics of the course, since we cannot guarantee a weed free, perfect fairway. Storage, application, and disposal of all such materials will be in accordance with applicable State of Wisconsin regulation. 7. Fuels and oils Lubrication materials and m for fuels, diesel and gas, are needed for proper golf course management in approxi ately the same amounts as for a farm operation.