Assume you are working for an environmental nonprofit organization devoted to protecting and preserving natural resources. A new housing development is proposed on a 200 acre property which includes habitat for a warbler species lists as endangered under the ESA. The warbler’s habitat includes mature forest. The housing development will result in 150 acres of earth disturbance during construction, which will include cutting down 120 acres of mature forest. No wetlands or other surface waters will be filled or encroached upon during the construction. Based on this fact scenario, state whether or not Section 7 of the Endangered Species
Act is applicable and explain why or why not Section 7 is triggered.