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Home My WebLink About20100099 Ver 4_Year 4 Draft Monitoring Report_20181103ID#* 20100099 Select Reviewer:* Katie Merritt Mitigation Project Submittal -11/3/2018 Version* 4 Is this a Prospectus, Technical Proposal or a New Site?* r Yes r No Type of Mitigation Project:* r Stream r Wetlands V Buffer rJ Nutrient Offset (Select all that apply) Project Contact Information Contact Name:* Raymond Holz Project Information Existing 20100099 (DWR) (nurrbers only... no dash) I D#: * Project Name: Half Mile Branch Bank Parcel County: Wayne Document Information Email Address:* rholz@restorationsystems.com Existing 4 Version: (nurrbersonly) Mitigation Document Type:* Mitigation Monitoring Report File Upload: Draft _ Half -Mile _2018MY4.pdf 15.91 MB Rease upload only one RDF of the conplete file that needs to be subrritted... Signature Print Name:* Raymond Holz Signature:* ff YEAR 4 (2018) MONITORING REPORT Half-Mile Branch Riparian Buffer & Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel Pursuant to: Restoration Systems Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument for Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Mitigation Credits - Neuse River Basin PREPARED BY: Restoration Systems, LLC 1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Axiom Environmental, Inc. 218 Snow Avenue Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 November 2018 Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Executive Summary page i Half-Mile Branch EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Restoration Systems, LLC established the Half-Mile Branch Bank Parcel (Parcel) located approximately 7 miles west of Goldsboro in western Wayne County; west of U.S. Highway 117 near the intersection of Old Smithfield Road and Ferry Bridge Road (Figure 1, Appendix A). As agreed upon in the Restoration Systems’ Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffer & Nutrient Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument (Banking Instrument), and signed March 17, 2008 between Restoration Systems and the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR), this document details the first year of annual monitoring at the Parcel. The Parcel is located within the Neuse River Basin in the 14-digit United States Geological Survey (USGS) Cataloging Unit 03020201200030 of the South Atlantic/Gulf Region (North Carolina Division of Water Resources [NCDWR] Sub-basin Number 03-04-12). Project construction was completed in early March 2015, with planting occurring April 3, 2015. Completed project activities, reporting history, completion dates, project contacts, and project attributes are summarized in Tables 1-4 (Appendix A). The Parcel encompasses 30.46 acres of land located along Half-Mile Branch and its Unnamed Tributary. According to the Final Neuse River Basinwide Water Quality Plan (NCDWQ 2009), the lack of buffer and heavy agricultural practices along Half-Mile Branch make the watershed an ideal target for land acquisition to protect the nutrient sensitive Neuse River watershed. The restored riparian area will result in improved water quality within the Parcel and downstream of the Half-Mile Branch watershed. The Parcel is located in a region of the state dominated by agriculture and livestock; therefore, restoration of the riparian area is expected to result in immediate water quality benefits in the vicinity of the Parcel. The primary goals associated with the restoration of riparian areas is focused on improving water quality, enhancing flood attenuation, and restoring wildlife habitat through the creation of a forested riparian buffer adjacent to stream channels and a forested riparian area along agricultural ditches. These goals will be accomplished by the following. 1. Removing nonpoint sources of pollution associated with agricultural production, including a) ceasing the broadcast application of fertilizer, pesticides, and other agricultural materials into and adjacent to Site surface water conveyances, and b) providing a restored buffer to filter runoff from adjacent lands. 2. Reducing sedimentation within onsite and downstream receiving waters by reducing bank erosion, vegetation maintenance, and agricultural land disturbances. 3. Promoting floodwater attenuation by increasing frictional resistance of floodwaters crossing Site floodplains. 4. Improving aquatic habitat by enhancing stream bed shading and natural detritus input. 5. Providing a terrestrial wildlife corridor and refuge in an area extensively developed for agricultural production. 6. Restoring and re-establishing natural community structure, habitat diversity, and functional continuity. 7. Protecting the Site’s riparian buffer functions and values in perpetuity Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Executive Summary page ii Half-Mile Branch Success criteria have been established to verify that the vegetation component supports community elements necessary for forest development. Success criteria within the buffer and nutrient offset restoration areas will be based on the survival of planted species at a density of 320 stems per acre after five years of monitoring. As-built vegetation monitoring included measurement of twenty-five (25) total vegetation plots; however, during the as-built document review, NCDWR requested that two additional plots (plots 26 and 27) be installed entirely within ‘Zone A’ and monitored beginning year 1 (2015). Year 4 (2018) vegetation sampling occurred October 22, 2018. Stem density across the Parcel was above the required average density with 426 planted tree stems per acre (excluding livestakes) surviving. In addition, twenty-three out of twenty-seven plots exceeded success criteria. Plots 5, 13, 22, and 26 didn’t meet success criteria based on planted stems alone; however, when including naturally recruited stems of river birch (Betula nigra) in Plots 5 and 13, and naturally recruited stems of overcup oak (Quercus lyrata) and water oak (Quercus nigra) in Plot 26, these are well- above 320 stems per acre. On March 19th of 2018, Katie Merritt with the Division of Water Resources visited the Site to conduct a Year 3 and Year 4 site analysis. During the visit, concerns were raised and the density of eastern baccharis (Baccharis halimifolia) in and around vegetation plots 21 and 22. In order to determine the success of planted stems within this area of the Site, Restoration Systems had Axiom Environmental conduct four (4) supplemental vegetation transects measuring 4m x 25m (100 sq. m) around this area in early April of 2018. Surveyed transects yielded an average density of stems between 404 and 647 stems per acre. Surveyed species were flagged in the field and transects were located via GPS. Results of the survey along with photographic evidence are provided within Appendix C. Year 1 (2015) vegetation monitoring indicated that planted stems were not surviving to a degree satisfactory to meet long-term success criteria. In March of 2016, RS planted 3,800 bare roots across 16.15 acres of the Site for an approximate increase of 230 planted stems per acre. Planted species included laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia), live oak (Quercus virginiana), river birch (Betula nigra), and black gum (Nyssa sylvatica). The supplemental planting did show an increase in planted stem density across the Site but not to the expected level. Prolonged, site-wide flooding due to Hurricane Matthew in October 2016 and Hurricane Florence in September 2018 certainly had some effect on planted stems. Competition from natural recruits could also be having an effect. The general density and vigor of planted stems across the Site is satisfactory, with the majority of plots meeting success criteria. At this time, RS is not proposing any remedial action. Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Executive Summary page iii Half-Mile Branch During year 2 (2016) monitoring, an area of utility line maintenance was observed on the northeast edge of the conservation easement adjacent to Brogden Road. The area is approximately 0.06 acres. The area was field verified with the survey to confirm that the utility company did not encroach beyond their easement. Steps were also taken to verify that this area is not credit generating, and in doing so, it was discovered that the power line right of way was mistakenly quantified as a credit-generating area. Therefore, the Site credit generating area has been reduced by 0.06 acres. These changes are reflected in Table 1 (Appendix A). Overall, Parcel conditions remained stable during Year 4 (2018). No signs of herbivory, easement encroachment, mowing, pruning, or mulching were observed. Additionally, minimal invasive species were observed on the Parcel. Continual monitoring and treatment of invasive species will be conducted by Carolina Silvics, a NCDA & CS Licensed Pesticide Applicator. Utility Line Maintenance Area Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Table of Contents Half-Mile Branch TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................... i 1.0 MONITORING AND SUCCESS CRITERIA ................................................................................. 1 2.0 MITIGATION POTENTIAL ............................................................................................................ 1 3.0 MAINTENANCE AND CONTINGENCY ...................................................................................... 1 4.0 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................. 2 APPENDICES Appendix A. Site Location Map and Background Tables Figure 1. Site Location and Service Area Table 1. Project Components and Mitigation Credits Table 2. Project Activity and Reporting History Table 3. Project Contacts Table Table 4. Project Baseline Information & Attributes Table 5. Planted Bare Root Woody Vegetation Appendix B. Visual Assessment Data Figure 2. Current Conditions Plan View Figure 3. Component and Asset Vegetation Plot Photographs Appendix C. Vegetation Plot Data Table 6. Planted and Total Stems by Plot and Species April 2018 - Supplemental Vegetation Survey Results and Photos Appendix D. Remedial Activities March 2016 Replant Map Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Page 1 Half-Mile Branch 1.0 MONITORING AND SUCCESS CRITERIA Restoration monitoring procedures for vegetation will monitor plant survival and species diversity. Quantitative sampling of vegetation will be performed through twenty-seven (27) 10 x 10 meter plots as outlined in the CVS Level 1-2 Protocol for Recording Vegetation, Version 4.0 (Lee et al. 2006) and will occur in October of each year, with the 1st monitoring data to be collected in the fall of 2015 and not within five months from the original planting date. Monitoring of the restoration efforts will be performed for five years or until success criteria are fulfilled. Restoration Systems shall submit to NCDWR an annual monitoring report, no later than December 31st of each year. Detailed qualitative and quantitative monitoring is proposed for vegetated riparian areas, which will also include photographic record of the Parcels assets. Success criteria have been established to verify that the vegetation component supports community elements necessary for forest development. Success criteria within the buffer and nutrient offset restoration areas will be based on the survival of planted species at a density of 320 stems per acre after five years of monitoring. 2.0 MITIGATION POTENTIAL The DWR has determined the nitrogen nutrient abatement of restored riparian area to be 2,273.02 lbs. per acre. Riparian buffer credits will be measured by the hundredth of an acre and converted into square feet. The as-built survey (Appendix A) determined the Parcel encompasses 23.45 acres of restored riparian area, 3.06 acres of persevered riparian buffer. Of the restored riparian area, 16.12 acres will generate nutrient offset credit, generating 36,641.08 lbs. of nitrogen offset credit. 7.27 acres of restored riparian area and 3.06 acres of buffer preservation will generate 330,533.28 sq. ft. of Neuse River riparian buffer credits. Riparian buffer credits derived from preservation cannot generate nutrient offset mitigation. Riparian buffer mitigation generated via restoration, can be used for either Neuse River riparian buffer credits or nutrient offset credits, but not both. RS must request and receive approval from DWR to transfer any mitigation credits between riparian buffer and nutrient offset. All mitigation credit assets shall be shown on the credit ledgers. RS will provide a separate credit ledger for the Buffer Preservation credits. Table 1 of appendix A summarizes the Parcel’s components and mitigation credit potential. 3.0 MAINTENANCE AND CONTINGENCY A remedial action plan will be developed and implemented with the approval of NCDWR in the event that the Site or a specific component of the Site fails to achieve success criteria as outlined above. Other vegetation maintenance and repair activities may include pruning, mulching, and fertilizing. In the event that exotic invasive plant species require treatment, such species will be controlled by mechanical (physical removal with the use of a chainsaw) and/or chemical methods (aquatic approved herbicide) in accordance with North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA) rules and regulations. Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Page 2 Half-Mile Branch 4.0 REFERENCES Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule - 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (Published November 17, 2014) Lee, M.T., R.K. Peet, S.D. Roberts, and T.R. Wentworth. 2008. CVS-EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation. Version 4.2. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Ecosystem Enhancement Program. Raleigh, North Carolina. Neuse River Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy 15A NCAC 2B .0233, 15A NCAC 02B .0240, and 15A NCAC 02B .0295 Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina: Third Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and Recreation, N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. Raleigh, North Carolina. Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Appendices Half-Mile Branch Appendix A. Site Location Map and Background Tables Figure 1. Site Location and Service Area Table 1. Project Components and Mitigation Credits Table 2. Project Activity and Reporting History Table 3. Project Contacts Table Table 4. Project Baseline Information & Attributes Table 5. Planted Bare Root Woody Vegetation RESTORATION SYSTEMS, LLC1101 HAYNES ST, SUITE 211RALEIGH, NC 27604 PHONE : 919.755.9490FAX : 919.755.9492 This map and all data contained within are supplied as is with no warranty. Restoration Systems, LLC expressly disclaims responsibility for damages or liability from any claims that may arise out of the use or misuse from any claims that may arise out of the use or misuse of this map. It is the sole responsibility of the user to determine if the data on this map is compatible with the user’s needs. This map was not created as survey data, nor should it be used as such. It is the user’s responsibility to obtain proper survey data, prepared by a licensed surveyor, where required by law. SCALE: DATE: 8 - 2015 Poject ID: Half-Mile Figure 1Site Location and Service Area 1 in = 2,000 ft Coordinate System:NAD_1983_SP_NC_FIPS_3200_Ft Aerial Imagery: (c) Microsoft q HYDE WAKE PITT BLADEN DUPLIN PENDER BERTIE CARTERET ROBESON SAMPSON CRAVEN NASH MOORE ONSLOW BEAUFORT HALIFAX COLUMBUS WAYNE JOHNSTON CHATHAM TYRRELL JONESHOKE HARNETT PAMLICO LEE MARTIN LENOIR GATES FRANKLIN GRANVILLE CUMBERLAND PERSON WILSON ORANGE EDGECOMBE CURRITUCKNORTHAMPTON CAMDEN DURHAM HERTFORD GREENE WASHINGTON SCOTLAND CHOWAN PERQUIMANS PASQUOTANK NEW HANOVER Project Location Within the Neuse River BasinUSGS 8-Digit HUC 03020201 Parcel Location Directions to Parcel:• From the City of Raleigh, travel east on U.S. Highway 70• Travel approximately 23 miles on U.S. Highway 70 and turn right onto Creechs Mill Rd• Turn right at Martin Livestock Road (3.2 miles)• Turn left onto Brogden Road (4 miles)• Continue from Brogden Road onto Old Smithfield Road (7.7 miles)• Continue on Old Smithfield Road and the Parcel is located on the left at the intersection of Old Smithfield Road and Ferry Bridge Road (3.0 miles) - Latitude: 35.38554° , Longitude: -78.1072° Half-Mile Branch As-Built Report Legend Conservation Easement: 30.46 Acres Nutrient Offset Service Area - Neuse 01 minus Falls Lake Watershed Riparian Buffer Service Area - Neuse River Basin Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Appendices Half-Mile Branch Table 1. Project Components and Mitigation Credits Half-Mile Branch Riparian Buffer & Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel – Wayne County, NC 14 Digit Watershed ID: 03020201200030 Buffer Zone Credit Type Mitigation Type Total Acreage Credit Ratio Credit per Acre Total Credits Zone A (top of bank to 50') Riparian Buffer Res. 2.66 1:1 43,560 sq. ft./ac 115,869.6 RBMUs Zone B (51’ - 100') Riparian Buffer Res. 4.61 1:1 43,560 sq. ft./ac 200,811.6 RMBUs Zone A & Zone B Riparian Buffer Pres. 3.06 10:1 43,560 sq. ft./ac 13,329.36 RMBUs Total Riparian Buffer 330,010.56 RMBUs Zone C (101’ - 200) Nitrogen Res. 8.35 n/a 2,273.02 lbs./ac 18,979.71 lbs. Surface Water Conveyances (0’ - 200') Nitrogen Res. 7.77* n/a 2,273.02 lbs./ac 17,661.37 lbs.* Total Nitrogen 36,641.08 lbs.* *The credit area was reduced by 0.06 acres due to a powerline easement that was depicted in the as-built survey and observed during Year 2 (2016), but was not accounted for in the initial credit calculations. Table 2: Project Activity and Reporting History Half-Mile Branch Riparian Buffer & Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel – Wayne County, NC Activity or Report Data Collection Completion or Delivery RS Neuse River UMBI - March, 2008 DWR Staff Site visit for suitability and applicability to the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233) - February 9, 2015 Draft BPDP February 2015 March 10, 2015 Restoration Activities: - - Construction - Early March 2015 Planting - April 3, 2015 Final BPDP Approved - June 8, 2015 Restoration work verification site visit with DWR Staff - June 9, 2015 Draft As-Built & Baseline Monitoring Document May 2015 August 2015 Year 1 (2015) Annual Monitoring Document October 2015 October 2015 Remedial bare root planting: 3,200 stems Early March 2016 Year 2 (2016) Annual Monitoring Document November 2016 November 2016 Year 3 (2017) Annual Monitoring Document October 2017 October 2017 Year 4 (2018) Annual Monitoring Document October 2018 October 2018 Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Appendices Half-Mile Branch Table 3: Project Contact Table Half-Mile Branch Riparian Buffer & Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel – Wayne County, NC Firm POC & Address Bank Sponsor Restoration Systems, LLC 1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 George Howard and John Preyer 919-755-9490 Designer: Restoration Systems, LLC 1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Raymond Holz 919-604-9314 Construction Contractor: Land Mechanics, Inc. Lloyd Glover; 919.422.3392 780 Landmark Road Willow Spring, NC 27592-7756 Planting Contractor: Carolina Silvics Mary-Margaret McKinney 252.482.8491 908 Indian Trail Road Edenton, NC 27932 Seeding Contractor: Land Mechanics, Inc. Lloyd Glover; 919.422.3392 780 Landmark Road Willow Spring, NC 27592-7756 Nursery Stock Suppliers: ArborGen 1.888.888.7158 Baseline Data Collection Axiom Environmental, Inc. Grant Lewis; 919.215.1693 218 Snow Ave. Raleigh, NC 27603 Vegetation Monitoring: Axiom Environmental, Inc. Grant Lewis; 919.215.1693 218 Snow Ave. Raleigh, NC 27603 Table 4: Project Baseline Information & Attributes Table Half-Mile Branch Riparian Buffer & Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel – Wayne County, NC Project Information Project Name Half-Mile Branch County Wayne Project Area (acres) 30.46 Project Coordinates (latitude and longitude) Latitude: 35.38554° , Longitude: -78.1072° Project Watershed Summary Information Physiographic Province Piedmont River Basin Neuse USGS Hydrologic Unit 8-digit 03020201 USGS Hydrologic Unit 14- digit 03020201200030 DWQ Sub-basin 03-04-12 Project Drainage Area, Total Outfall (miles) 2.44 mi² Project Drainage Area Percentage of Impervious Area < 1% CGIA Land Use Classification Cropland and Pasture Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Appendices Half-Mile Branch Table 5. Planted Bare Root Woody Vegetation Half-Mile Branch Riparian Buffer & Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel Vegetation Association: Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwoods Area (Acres) Total = 23.45 acres Species Number Planted % of Total Total River birch (Betula nigra ) 2,000 16.67% 2,000 Ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana) 1000 8.33% 1,000 Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) 3000 25.00% 3,000 Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) 1000 8.33% 1,000 Water oak (Quercus nigra) 4400 36.67% 4,400 Willow oak (Quercus phellos) 600 5.00% 600 Total 12,000 100% 12,000 Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Appendices Half-Mile Branch Appendix B Visual Assessment Data Figure 2. Current Conditions Plan View Figure 3. Component and Asset Vegetation Plot Photographs 9 4 5 8 6 2 3 1 7 27 11 2612 15 10 14 18 19 21 22 16 23 13 20 24 17 25 NC O ne M ap, NC Cen te r fo r G eog rap hic In for m at ion and An alysis, NC 9 11 B oard FIGU R E Dra wn b y: Da te: Sca le : Pro jec t N o.: KRJ NO V 2016 1:2100 15-009 Tit le: Pro jec t: Pre pa red fo r: Wayn e C ou nty, NC H A LF MIL E B R A N C HRIPARIAN B U FF E R &N U TR IE N T OF FS E TBANK PA R C E L C U R R E N TCONDITIONSPLAN V IE W 2 No tes :1. Ba ckground Imagery S ource :2013 aerial photograp hyprovided by the N C One Mapprogram (online , provided bythe N C Geo graphic Informat ionCoordination C ounci l) 0 500 1,000250Feet Legend C on servation_Eas em ent N R C S Blue Line Streams Su rface Water Conveyances Ex is ting Hardwood Forest (no credit) - 1.01 acres C VS Plots Mai n tained Powerline Easement = 0.06 acres ¯ Half-Mile Branch UT - Half-Mile Branch 30' Easement Breakfor Farm Path SC: A SC: C SC: B SC: D SC: E (Noncredit generating) Half-Mile Branch#1#4#3#2Plot-9 plot-3 Plot-2 Plot-4 Plot-5 Plot-8 Plot-1 Plot-7 Plot-6 Plot-12 Plot-26 Plot-11 Plot-15 Plot-10 Plot-14 Plot-18 Plot-19 Plot-21 Plot-22 Plot-16 Plot-23 Plot-13 Plot-20 Plot-24 Plot-17 Plot-25 Plot-27 NC Center for Geo graphic Information & Analysis RESTORATION SYSTEMS, LLC1101 HAYNES ST, SUITE 211RALEIGH, NC 27604PHONE : 919.755.9490FAX : 919.755.9492 This map and all data contained within are supplied as is with no warranty. Restoration Systems, LLC expressly disclaims responsibility for damages or liability from any claims that may arise out of the use or misuse of this map. It is the sole responsibility of the user to determine if the data on this map is compatible with the user’s needs. This map was not created as survey data, nor should it be used as such. It is the user’s responsibility to obt ain proper survey data, prepared by a licensed surveyor, where required by law. SCALE: Half-Mile Branch 1 in = 229 ft Coordinate System: NAD 1983 NC FTAerial Imagery: (c) NAIP 0 130 260 390 52065 Feet q Fig ure 3Component and AssetDATE: 11 - 2018 Table 1. Project Components and Mitigation Credits Half-Mile Branch Riparian Buffer & Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel – Wayne County, NC 14 Digit Watershed ID: 03020201200030 Buffer Zone Credit Type Mitigation Type Total Acreage Credit Ratio Credit per Acre Total Credits Zone A (top of bank to 50') Riparian Buffer Res. 2.66 1:1 43,560 sq. ft./ac 115,869.6 RBMUs Zone B (51’ - 100') Riparian Buffer Res. 4.61 1:1 43,560 sq. ft./ac 200,811.6 RMBUs Zone A & Zone B Riparian Buffer Pres. 3.06 10:1 43,560 sq. ft./ac 13,329.36 RMBUs Total Riparian Buffer 330,010.56 RMBUs Zone C (101’ - 200) Nitrogen Res. 8.35 n/a 2,273.02 lbs./ac 18,979.71 lbs. Surface Water Conveyances (0’ - 200') Nitrogen Res. 7.77* n/a 2,273.02 lbs./ac 17,661.37 lbs.* Total Nitrogen 36,641.08 lbs.* *The credit area was reduced by 0.06 acres due to a powerline easement that was depicted in the as-built survey and observed during Year 2 (2016), but was not accounted for in the initial credit calculations. Legend 2018 Supplemental Vegetation Monitoring Transects Final Vegitation Monitoring Plots Conservation Easement: +/- 30.46 Acres Surface Water Conveyance NRCS Blue Line Stream s Buff er Zone A: TOB' - 50' Buff er Zone B: 51' - 100' Buff er Zone C : 101' - 200' Existing Hardwood Forest - Within the Parcel Boundaries Credit Type & Rest oration vs Preservation Areas Zone A : TO B - 50' Riparian Buffer Credit - Restoration Zone B: 51' - 100' R iparian Buffer Credit - Restoration Zone C: 101' - 200' Nutrient Offset Credit - Restoration Zone A & B: TOB - 100' Riparian Buffer Credit - Preservation Surface Conveyances: TOB - 200' - Nutrient Offset Credit Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Appendices Half-Mile Branch Half-Mile Branch Vegetation Monitoring Photographs Taken October 2018 Plot 5 Plot 1 Plot 4 Plot 3 Plot 2 Plot 6 Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Appendices Half-Mile Branch Half-Mile Branch Vegetation Monitoring Photographs Taken October 2018 (continued) Plot 11 Plot 12 Plot 7 Plot 10 Plot 9 Plot 8 Plot 13 Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Appendices Half-Mile Branch Half-Mile Branch Vegetation Monitoring Photographs Taken October 2018 (continued) Plot 18 Plot 19 Plot 14 Plot 17 Plot 16 Plot 15 Plot 20 Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Appendices Half-Mile Branch Half-Mile Branch Vegetation Monitoring Photographs Taken October 2018 (continued) Plot 25 Plot 26 Plot 27 Plot 21 Plot 24 Plot 23 Plot 22 Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Appendices Half-Mile Branch Appendix C. Vegetation Plot Data Table 6. Planted and Total Stems by Plot and Species April 2018 - Supplemental Vegetation Survey Results and Photos Table 6. Planted and Total Stems by Plot and SpeciesProject Code 15.009. Project Name: Halfmile BranchPnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all TAcer rubrum red maple Tree14 14 410 8 104 4Baccharis halimifoliaeastern baccharisShrubBetula nigrariver birchTree441711422211122121111115552212222Carpinus carolinianaAmerican hornbeamTreeCaryahickoryTreeCeltis laevigatasugarberryTree111222333222111Cephalanthus occidentaliscommon buttonbushShrubDiospyros virginianacommon persimmonTreeFraxinus nigrablack ashTreeFraxinus pennsylvanicagreen ashTree888888333555111555666113555333555Juglans nigrablack walnutTreeLiquidambar styracifluasweetgumTree147151210811446NyssatupeloTreeNyssa sylvaticablackgumTreePinus taedaloblolly pineTreePlatanus occidentalisAmerican sycamoreTreePopulus deltoideseastern cottonwoodTree413Prunus serotinablack cherryTreeQuercusoakTreeQuercus falcatasouthern red oakTreeQuercus lyrataovercup oakTree222111Quercus nigrawater oakTree111111111222111222111333333333Quercus phelloswillow oakTree555333222111Quercus rubranorthern red oakTreeSalix nigrablack willowTree16Taxodium distichumbald cypressTreeUlmus americanaAmerican elmTreeUnknownShrub or TreeViburnum dentatumsouthern arrowwoodShrub13 13 40 11 11 21 8 8 23 9 9 35 5 5 39 12 12 24 12 12 13 9 9 36 9 9 25 12 12 145 12 12 22334445445335335446445447336558557526.1526.11619445.2445.2849.8323.7323.7930.8364.2364.21416202.3202.31578485.6485.6971.2485.6485.6526.1364.2364.21457364.2364.21012485.6485.65868485.6485.6890.3Color for DensityPnoLs = Planted excluded livestakesExceeds requirements by 10%P-all = Planted included live stakes Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10%T = All planted and natural recruits including livestakesFails to meet requirements, by less than 10%T includes natural recruitesFails to meet requirements by more than 10%10.0210.0210.0210.020.0210.0210.0210.0210.0210.02size (ares)size (ACRES)Species countStems per ACRE10.0215.009-01-0007 15.009-01-0008 15.009-01-0009 15.009-01-0010 15.009-01-0011Scientific Name Common Name Species Type115.009-01-0001 15.009-01-0002 15.009-01-0003 15.009-01-0004 15.009-01-0005 15.009-01-0006Current Plot Data (MY4 2018)Stem count Table 6. Planted and Total Stems by Plot and Species (continued)Project Code 15.009. Project Name: Halfmile BranchPnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all TAcer rubrum red maple Tree 22 4212 6 50 5 2Baccharis halimifoliaeastern baccharisShrub608080Betula nigrariver birchTree11111152228811446116222111222Carpinus carolinianaAmerican hornbeamTreeCaryahickoryTreeCeltis laevigatasugarberryTreeCephalanthus occidentaliscommon buttonbushShrubDiospyros virginianacommon persimmonTreeFraxinus nigrablack ashTreeFraxinus pennsylvanicagreen ashTree555444999444222222222444333555444Juglans nigrablack walnutTreeLiquidambar styracifluasweetgumTree14912203011NyssatupeloTreeNyssa sylvaticablackgumTree223111222111Pinus taedaloblolly pineTree3Platanus occidentalisAmerican sycamoreTreePopulus deltoideseastern cottonwoodTreePrunus serotinablack cherryTreeQuercusoakTree111Quercus falcatasouthern red oakTreeQuercus lyrataovercup oakTree111Quercus nigrawater oakTree222111222111111222666222111Quercus phelloswillow oakTree222223112555555333444Quercus rubranorthern red oakTreeSalix nigrablack willowTree6Taxodium distichumbald cypressTree111Ulmus americanaAmerican elmTreeUnknownShrub or TreeViburnum dentatumsouthern arrowwoodShrub10 10 32 6 6 76 11 11 11 12 12 23 11 11 39 12 12 40 11 11 102 15 15 31 11 11 76 10 10 90 6 6 86445335222667335446558446558445334404.7404.71295242.8242.83076445.2445.2445.2485.6485.6930.8445.2445.21578485.6485.61619445.2445.241286076071255445.2445.23076404.7404.73642242.8242.83480Color for DensityPnoLs = Planted excluded livestakesExceeds requirements by 10%P-all = Planted included live stakes Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10%T = All planted and natural recruits including livestakesFails to meet requirements, by less than 10%T includes natural recruitesFails to meet requirements by more than 10%Scientific Name Common Name Species TypeStem countsize (ares)size (ACRES)Species countStems per ACRE10.0210.0210.0210.0210.0210.0210.0210.0210.0210.0210.0215.009-01-0013 15.009-01-0014 15.009-01-0015 15.009-01-0016 15.009-01-0017 15.009-01-001815.009-01-0012Current Plot Data (MY4 2018)15.009-01-0019 15.009-01-0020 15.009-01-0021 15.009-01-0022 Table 6. Planted and Total Stems by Plot and Species (continued)Project Code 15.009. Project Name: Halfmile BranchPnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all TAcer rubrum red maple Tree5 20 4 326 565 96 408Baccharis halimifoliaeastern baccharisShrub322318078115Betula nigrariver birchTree1117449111222751511485151142474774404040515151Carpinus carolinianaAmerican hornbeamTree111111111333333666CaryahickoryTree22Celtis laevigatasugarberryTree111101010101010888444Cephalanthus occidentaliscommon buttonbushShrub3Diospyros virginianacommon persimmonTree3Fraxinus nigrablack ashTree111Fraxinus pennsylvanicagreen ashTree555555666222444116116118115115118111111111989898888888Juglans nigrablack walnutTree1Liquidambar styracifluasweetgumTree101692224655180433NyssatupeloTree33111Nyssa sylvaticablackgumTree111778777555444Pinus taedaloblolly pineTree141Platanus occidentalisAmerican sycamoreTree11Populus deltoideseastern cottonwoodTree32223Prunus serotinablack cherryTree4QuercusoakTree111222222333666363636Quercus falcatasouthern red oakTree111111111Quercus lyrataovercup oakTree111555555555777Quercus nigrawater oakTree3332224442454547444444555555515151484848Quercus phelloswillow oakTree1111111111111373740323232363637171717111111Quercus rubranorthern red oakTree222333Salix nigrablack willowTree1341Taxodium distichumbald cypressTree333111333111999888444Ulmus americanaAmerican elmTree111UnknownShrub or Tree444151515Viburnum dentatumsouthern arrowwoodShrub11111111 11 15 14 14 39 17 17 46 7 7 39 8 8 39 284 284 1207 279 279 1791 282 282 669 231 231 1187 259 259 25955777126610448446111120131324131319101013888445.2445.2607566.6566.615786886881862283.3283.31578323.7323.71578425.7425.71809418.2418.22684422.7422.71003346.2346.21779419.3419.3419.3Color for DensityPnoLs = Planted excluded livestakesExceeds requirements by 10%P-all = Planted included live stakes Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10%T = All planted and natural recruits including livestakesFails to meet requirements, by less than 10%T includes natural recruitesFails to meet requirements by more than 10%250.62Scientific Name Common Name Species TypeStem countsize (ares)size (ACRES)Species count270.67270.67270.67Stems per ACRE10.0210.02270.6710.0210.0210.0215.009-01-0025 15.009-01-0026Current Plot Data (MY4 2018)15.009-01-0027Annual MeansMY4 (2018) MY3 (2017) MY2 (2016) MY1 (2015) MY0 (2015)15.009-01-0023 15.009-01-0024 Halfmile Branch Transects (4x25m) ‐ .023 ac) 180419 Bearing 36°stems stems/acSpecies Fraxinus Pa. Q. Nigra Nyssa Syl Q. Phellos Betula N. Prunus S.Total 6 6 1 1 1 1 16 647.8Bearing 40°stems stems/acSpecies Fraxinus Pa. Q. Nigra Betula N.Total 7 2 2 11 445.3Bearing 44°stems stems/acSpecies Fraxinus Pa. Prunus S. Nyssa Syl. Betula N.Total 6 1 2 1 10 404.9Bearing 52°stems stems/acSpecies Fraxinus Pa. Betula N.Total 9 1 10 404.9Transect 1 4x25mTransect 2 4x25mTransect 3 4x25mTransect 4 4x25m Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Appendices Half-Mile Branch Sup. Veg. Transect #1 Sup. Veg. Transect #2 Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Appendices Half-Mile Branch Sup. Veg. Transect #3 Sup. Veg. Transect #4 Year 4 (2018) Monitoring Report Appendices Half-Mile Branch Appendix D. Remedial Activities March 2016 Replant Map Half-Mile Branch UT - Half-Mile Branch 30' Easement Break for Farm Path SC: A SC: C SC: B SC: D SC: E (Noncredit generating) Half-Mile Branch plot-3 Plot-9 Plot-2 Plot-4 Plot-5 Plot-8 Plot-1 Plot-7 Plot-6 Plot-11 Plot-12 Plot-26 Plot-15 Plot-10 Plot-14 Plot-18 Plot-19 Plot-21 Plot-22 Plot-16 Plot-23 Plot-13 Plot-20 Plot-24 Plot-17 Plot-25 Plot-27 Legend: Half-Mile Bank Parcel 2016 Replant 2016 Replant Area: 16.15 Ac. Final_Plots Conservation_Easement H-M_Surface_Conveyances H-M_Streams