20191555 Ver 1_B36 - Cherokee County - NC Hertiage Program_20191112

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Natural Heritage Program
Governor Roy Cooper Becretary 3usi H. Hamilton
NCNHDE-5587
March 15, 2018
Patrick Breedlove
NCDOT-Division 14
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
RE: Bridge - 36 Cherokee County; 17BP.14.R.61
Dear Patrick Breedlove:
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, 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 and is
included for reference. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed area within a one -mile radius of the
project area, if any, are also included in this report.
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Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the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 (DNP), Registered Heritage Area (RHA), Clean Water Management Trust Fund
(CWMTF) 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 rod ney.butlerng ncdcr.gov or 919.707.8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
MAILING ADDRESS: Telexhone: 019) 7D7-8107 LOCA.TICN
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Ralaigh, NC 27699-1881 Ralaigh, NC 27603

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Bridge - 36 Cherokee County
Project No. 17BP.14.R.61
March 15, 2018
NCNHDE-5587
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State
Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
Date Rank
Crustacean 33800 Cambarus brimleyorum Valley River Crayfish 2014-09-23 E 3-Medium Species of Significantly G3G4 S2
Concern Rare
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on March 15, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q1 January 2018. 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
Bridge - 36 Cherokee County
Project No. 17BP.14.R.61
March 15, 2018
NCNHDE-5587
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name ommon Name Element
Group Observation Occurrence
Date Rank
Amphibian 1254 Cryptobranchus Eastern Hellbender 2011-07-13 B
alleganiensis
alleganiensis
Crustacean 33800 Cambarus brimleyorum Valley River Crayfish 2014-09-23
Freshwater Fish 27450 Clinostomus sp. 1 Smoky Dace 2014-07-10
Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating
HIW/Valley River Aquatic Habitat R1 (Exceptional)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name wn
Nantahala National Forest - Tusquitee Ranger District US Forest Service
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Accuracy
Federal
State
Global
State
Status
Status
Rank
Rank
3-Medium
Species of
Special
G3G4T
S3
Concern
Concern
3T4
3-Medium
Species of
Significantly
G3G4
S2
Concern
Rare
3-Medium
Species of
Special
G5T3Q
S2
Concern
Concern
Collective Rating
C3 (High)
Owner Type
Federal
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on March 15, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q1 January 2018. 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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