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Appendices
Appendix A – Estimated Impact Calculations
Appendix B – Sample Landowner Cooperative Agreement
Appendix C – Sample Habitat Management Agreement
Appendix D – Education and Outreach Framework
Appendix E – Model County HCP Enabling Ordinance
Appendix F – Draft Steering Committee Charter
Appendix G – Habitat Quality Index Monitoring Approach
Appendix H – Proposed Permit Terms and Conditions
Appendix I – Draft Implementing Agreement
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