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Subject: [Fwd: Hofmann Forest 2006 monitoring report]
From: John Dorney <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:53:49 -0400
To: Tammy L Hill <[e-mail]>, Eric Kulz <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Hofmann Forest 2006 monitoring report
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Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:47:45 -0400
To: Mickey. [e-mail], mil, [e-mail], [e-mail],
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Hi Mickey,
I have reviewed the 2006 monitoring report for Hofmann Forest Wetland Mitigation Bank (Year 1). 1
agree that the site is showing success to date. I am pleased that the Pocosin blocks (3-5) appear to be
restoring a natural community. I don't think there are any other pocosin mitigation sites in NC at this
time.
Also, I am not concerned about the heights of the volunteer species in Blocks 1 and 2. 1 believe that the
success criteria requires that no single volunteer species may average more than twice the height of the
planted trees. From the monitoring report, Blocks 1 and 2 both meet this criteria. It seems that the
sponsor has mistaken the success criteria to require that the planted species be twice the height of the
volunteer species, but that is not the correct requirement.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this project. Please call or email if you have any questions.
Kathy Matthews
USEPA - Region 4 Wetlands Section
109 T.W. Alexander Dr.
Durham, NC 27711
MAIL CODE: E143-04
phone [phone]
cell 919-619-7319
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