Welcome to the Habitat Assessment Tools, your comprehensive resource for evaluating and monitoring habitat in the context of conservation and land management at photovoltaic facilities. Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started or an experienced assessor seeking advanced tools, we’ve got you covered. Explore the menu below to access a wealth of information and tools tailored to your needs.
User's Guide
UIC previously published a user guide for the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group’s Pollinator Habitat Scorecard. This guide provides a quick reference to the assessment tool for new users.
Tier 1 Scorecard Midwest/Northeast Calculator
This scorecard is intended for use by anyone, with minimal training or plant identification skills required. The scorecard clearly delineates required and optional monitoring fields per the Monarch CCAA.
Tier 1 Scorecard West/South Calculator
This scorecard is intended for use by anyone, with minimal training or plant identification skills required. The scorecard clearly delineates required and optional monitoring fields per the Monarch CCAA.
Example Monitoring Plans
Users may find the monitoring plan template helpful for preparing monitoring plans.
Planning for Monitoring Guide
This systematic guide designed for solar sites takes users through a thorough procedure to strategically plan monitoring initiatives, ensuring the collection of valuable data that serves as a foundation for informed management decisions.
Development of the PHASE website was funded through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Solar Energy Technologies Office Award Number DE-EE0009371. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S.Department of Energy or the United States Government.
