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.0 _ <br /> 5.4 Biota <br /> 5.4.1 Environmental Setting <br /> The project site is located in a mature urban environment with <br /> residential and commercial land uses. As a result, the natural <br /> vegetation in the project area has been replaced with introduced <br /> ornamental trees, shrubs and grasses. This vegetation consists almost <br />Ci entirely of species that were selected for their aesthetic qualities, <br /> adaptability to the urban environment and their ease of maintenance. <br />it The trees on the project site provide nesting and roosting places for <br /> several urban bird species. <br />c-i <br /> The urbanized character of the project site provides limited <br /> habitat for wildlife. Only small ground maimnals and birds that arq <br />It adaptable and tolerant of mans activities are able to survive in the <br /> project area. Mammal species include mice and gophers while larger <br />it. species are non-existent. Urban bird species include House Finch, Song <br /> Sparrow, Common Raven and Mourning Dove. A list of the plant and animal <br />it. species observed or expected to occur on the site is listed in Appendix <br /> I. <br />I~*i <br /> 5.4.2 Impacts <br /> Project Impacts <br />L * The construction of the proposed project will not result in <br /> any reduction in the amount of ornamental trees, shrubs and grasses on <br /> the site, although the location will be changed. A project landscaping <br /> plan will be required subject to Agency approval per the Participation <br /> Agreement.* During the demolition and construction phases of the <br /> * City of Santa Ana Redevelopment Project Santa Ana, California, Fashion <br /> Square Commercial Center Site Participation Agreement By and Between <br /> Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Santa Ana and Federated <br /> Department Stores, Inc., and Santa Ana Venture, p. 16. <br /> 63