Frequency Spectrum Capacity
Housing Availability
Scarce Natural Resources
Vibration
Compatibility Issues
The following pages provide a summary of the compatibility factors and compatibility
issues that were identified for the Pinal County JLUS. More information on each of the
issues and how they impact the military mission or quality of life in the community can be
found in Chapter 5, Compatibility Assessment of the JLUS Background Report. The
recommendations in Chapter 6, Implementation Plan of this JLUS were developed to
address the following compatibility factors.
Biological Resources
Biological resources include plant & animal species and their related habitat that are
listed by federal and/or state agencies as threatened or endangered. Biological resources
may also include ‘species of concern’ that are living organisms in need of concentrated
conservation efforts and areas, such as wetlands and migratory corridors, that are critical
to the overall health and productivity of an ecosystem. The presence of sensitive
biological resources in an area where either increased use or development is planned,
may prompt special considerations and protective measures that should be identified as
a concern early in the planning process. Two issues relating to Biological Resources have
been identified as part of this JLUS.
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Endangered/threatened species and species of concern exist in the region
around Florence Military Reservation.
There are federally‐listed endangered or threatened species, such as the Acuna
Cactus, that are found in the area surrounding Florence Military Reservation.
There are also multiple species that are classified as Species of Greatest
Conservation Need by the Arizona Game and Fish Department located on or
near the Reservation and in and around Pinal County, including the Sonoran
Desert Tortoise, the Tucson Shovel‐nosed Snake, and the Common Black Hawk.
Future development around Florence Military Reservation may fragment
vulnerable species’ habitats, increasing the burden of AZARNG mitigation and
conservation obligations.
Invasive plant species can impact operations at Florence Military Reservation.
Increased vehicle usage on existing transportation corridors and off‐road trails
around Florence Military Reservation, as well as the construction of new roads in
the region, may increase colonization rates of invasive plant species and
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