20030065 Ver 2_More Info Received_20130125

Hwy 70 & 581 , Wayne County, NC S&EC Project No. 7325.D2
Buffer Restoration Plan January 2013
5 % of the total 2.45 -acre (106,722 so buffer restoration area, which exceeds the DWQ
requirement that 2% of the restoration area is sampled. Sample points will be identified after
planting and trees within each point will be field located (using a wooden stake or other means)
and numbered for easy identification in future monitoring visits. During monitoring visits each
of the 10 trees within each sample point will be evaluated for survivability. A photo record of
site observations will also be prepared for established photo points.
The overall site survival rate and number of surviving planted stems per acre will be calculated
by averaging the survival rate of all of the sample points. The site will be deemed successful if
the average survival rate of planted stems within the sample points is equal to or greater than
the required 320 stems per acre at the end of the five year monitoring period and success is
confirmed by DWQ.
Monitoring frequency will be annually for the required five (5) year duration or until DWQ has
determined success of the site. Annual reports will include quantitative and qualitative
monitoring results, a map showing the location of vegetation sample points and photo points,
and a map showing any problem areas. Our report will also include recommendations for
supplemental stabilization and planting as needed. The annual monitoring report will be
submitted to DWQ by December 31" of each monitoring year.
The Permittee will attempt to locate a land trust, stewardship fund or other qualified easement
holder to determine if they will accept a conservation easement on the restoration areas.
If so, the conservation easement will be conveyed to the land trust or other qualified holder
after five (5) years of monitoring and confirmation of success by DWQ. If not, the owner will
cause a perpetual deed restriction to be placed on the restoration areas and have it recorded
with the county register of deeds.
Limitations
Our evaluations, conclusions, and recommendations are based on project and site information
available to us at the time of this report and may require modification if there are any changes
in the project or site conditions, or if additional data about the project or site becomes available
in the future. This report is intended for use by HWB of North Carolina, LLC and DWQ on
this project. These findings are not intended or recommended to be suitable for reuse on
extensions of the project or on any other project. Reuse on extensions of this project or on any
other project shall be done only after written verification or adaptation by SOIL &
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, PA, for the specific purpose intended.
Attachments:
1. Reference Documents (excerpts from previous approvals as described above)
2. Buffer Restoration Construction Drawings (Sheets 1 through 4)
3. Photos 1 & 2 — Proposed Additions to Buffer Restoration
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