BASIC DOCUMENTATION
I03-1 Receipt
READY AUDIT
Receipt for the Habitat Exchange contribution from the approved land trust reflecting the required habitat offset area.
I03-2 Legal Documents
READY AUDIT
An official letter or document from the approved land trust stating the terms of the habitat offset and confirming that the selected land trust meets pathway requirements.
I03 Case Study
FINAL AUDIT
A summary narrative describing the project team’s approach to the imperative, highlighting any lessons learned or particularly rewarding outcomes
EXCEPTION DOCUMENTATION
Projects that use Exceptions or compliance paths that are not standard for all projects must submit additional documentation per the below. Unless the exception is tied to the 12-month performance period, all exception documentation must be submitted at the Ready Audit.
I03-a Exception Narrative
A narrative explaining compliance with Exception requirements.
I03-b Technical Documentation
Contracts, legal documents, receipts, and other documents, usually from the land trust organization, that show Exception requirements have been met.
I03-c Photographs or Maps
Visual evidence that Exception requirements have been met.
I03-d Comparative Analysis
A comparison of standard requirements and the alternative proposal demonstrating Exception requirements have been met
