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NCNHDE-8249
February 14, 2019
Joshua Kotheimer
STV Engineers Inc.
900 West Trade St, Suite 715
Charlotte, NC 28202
RE: Division 9 Bridge 81 Bridge Replacement
Dear Joshua Kotheimer:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
The attached 'Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally-listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one-mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.aov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water
Management Trust Fund easement, or an occurrence of a Federally-listed species is documented
near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rodnev.butlerC�ncdcr.cov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Division 9 Bridge 81 Bridge Replacement
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No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area
There are no documented element occurrences (of inedium to very high accuracy) that intersect with the project area. Please note, however, that although the
NCNHP database does not show records for rare species within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present; it may simply mean that
the area has not been surveyed. The use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project
area contains suitable habitat for rare species. If rare species are found, the NCNHP would appreciate receiving this information so that we may update our
database.
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Three Rivers Land Trust Preserve �and Trust for Central North Carolina Private
NOTE: If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for addltional information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve
(DNP), Registered Natural Heritage Area (RHA), or Federally-listed species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project.
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde,natureserve.ora/content/hel�. Data query generated on February 14, 2019; source: NCNHP, Ql Jan 2019.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
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Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Group Observation
Date
Natural 3905 Dry-Mesic --- 2010
Community Oak--Hickory Forest
(Piedmont Subtype)
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating
Honeycutt Road Woods R4 (Moderate)
Element Accuracy Federal
Occurrence Status
Rank
A 2-High ---
Collective Rating
C5 (General)
State Global State
Status Rank Rank
--- G4G5 S4
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Easement NC DNCR, Clean Water Management Trust State
Fund
NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services State
Three Rivers Land Trust Preserve Land Trust for Central North Carolina Private
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httas://ncnhde,natureserve.orq/content/help. Data query generated on February 14, 2019; source: NCNHP, Ql Jan 2019.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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