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Course:	Bog Turtle Phase I Habitat Training
SAP Course Number:	78TECH400058

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General Information

Summary:	This course includes both classroom and field exercises designed to provide initial and/or refresher training in the identification of bog turtle habitat. Wetland Identification and Delineation training or working knowledge is a prerequisite for participants. This course does not provide certification as a qualified bog turtle surveyor for either Phase I or Phase II surveys but rather strives to improve habitat identification and development of reporting and preparation of materials for submission to USFWS and PFBC. These agencies will quality assure submissions and habitat identifications.
Learning Outcomes:	Following this course the participants will be able to: - Identify regions of PA with potential bog turtle occurrences; - Review searches conducted through the PNDI – PNHP database; - Review the methodologies for conducting a Phase I habitat assessment; - Identify typical and atypical bog turtle habitats; - Identify project types that may/may not result in bog turtle conflicts; - Identify the contents of project submissions to the USFWS and PFBC; - Identify the relationship of permit applications/packages and bog turtle habitat assessments - Identify bog turtle avoidance measures including pre-construction exclusion measures; - Identify potential programmatic approaches to actions with no effect or not likely to adversely affect bog turtles
Teaching Method:	Combination of classroom and field activities at a nearby Bog Turtle habitat.
Prerequisites:	Wetland Identification and Delineation Training or Routine Working Knowledge of the same.
Target Audience:	Districts 5-0, 6-0 and 8-0 Environmental Managers, Assistant Environmental Managers, Maintenance Environmental Coordinators, EQAD staff, DEP, PFBC, DCNR and PGC representatives and Environmental Consultants.
Special Materials:	Participants must attend prepared to enter field locations that may be wet and muddy. Knee high boots recommended.
Final Exam:	Yes

Continuing Education Credits

Miscellaneous	CEHs	Classes After		CEUs	Classes After		PDHs	Classes After

PennDOT:							6.50	09/19/14

Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee. Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”
For informational purposes only:	1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
	1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction

Course Contact Information

For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:	Jonie (Buggy) Gerasinovich
Phone:	(717) 409-3993
Email:	ra-pdhighadmintrain@pa.gov
For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules, locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.

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By Michelene Z Malosh/PennDOT On 02/27/09 At 05:41 AM	By Abigail Hoffer/PennDOT On 07/16/25 At 01:28 PM