Description. Habitat Protection Areas in the Critical Area are designated for protection and include the following seven habitats: The Critical Area Buffer; Habitat of Threatened and Endangered Species and Species in Need of Conservation; Plant and Wildlife Habitat Protection Areas; Nontidal Wetlands; Anadromous Fish Propagation Waters; Natural Heritage Areas; and Colonial water bird nesting areas, aquatic areas of historic waterfowl concentration, and forest areas with breeding populations of forest interior dwelling species. Identification. At the time of submittal of a development application, the applicant shall identify habitat protection areas as described in Section 5B-116. Protection Measures. Protection measures for habitat areas within specific sites are developed and enforced through an approved conservation plan.