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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20170110 Ver 2_Year 2 Monitoring Report DRAFT-2019_20191219ID#* 20170110 Version* 2 Select Reviewer:* Katie Merritt Initial Review Completed Date 12/19/2019 Mitigation Project Submittal - 12/19/2019 Is this a Prospectus, Technical Proposal or a New Site?* r Yes r No Type of Mitigation Project:* r Stream r Wetlands W Buffer V Nutrient Offset (Select all that apply) Project Contact Information Contact Name:* Raymond Holz Project Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 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Signature Print Name:* Raymond Holz Signature:* YEAR 2 (2019) MONITORING REPORT Weaver Farm Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Bank Parcel DWR Project #: 2017-0110v2 Neuse River Basin In Agreement with: The Weaver Farm Mitigation Banking Instrument for Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Mitigation Credits & Pursuant to the Neuse Nutrient Management Strategy PREPARED BY: Restoration Systems, LLC 1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Axiom Environmental, Inc. 218 Snow Avenue Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 And December 2019 Weaver Farm Year 1 (2018) Monitoring Report Executive Summary page i Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Restoration Systems (Sponsor) is pleased to provide the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NC DWR) this Annual Monitoring Report for the Weaver Farm Bank Parcel (Parcel). As agreed upon in the Weaver Farm Mitigation Banking Instrument, made and entered into on July 7th, 2017 by Restoration Systems, LLC, acting as Bank Sponsor (Sponsor), and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Division of Water Resources (DWR). This document details Year 2 (2019) annual monitoring at the Parcel. Measuring 22.36 acres, the Parcel is designed to provide riparian buffer mitigation and nutrient offset credits for impacts due to development within the Neuse River Basin. Neuse River Riparian Buffer mitigation credits provided by this Parcel are available in the Neuse River Basin, according to 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule – CMB rule) (effective date– October 24th, 2014). Mitigation credits for Nutrient Offset are made available within the Neuse River Basin USGS 8-digit HUC 03020201 excluding the Falls Lake Drainage Basin. Supporting figures and tables are located in Appendix A & B. NCDWR representatives Katie Merritt and Chris Pullinger conducted an onsite determination for parcel applicability and suitability on February 21, 2017. A second visit was conducted with Chris Pullinger and Anthony Scarbraugh on March 2, 2017. Restoration Systems (RS) purchased the Parcel in fee simple and transferred a conservation easement to the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation. The conservation easement was recorded at the Wayne County Register of Deeds on June 27th, 2017; Book No. 3309, Page No. 279-290. Restoration construction activities began in July of 2017 and concluded in December of the same year. The Parcel was planted with native hardwoods on December 12th, 2017. On December 14th – 16, 2017, Axiom Environmental installed twenty-two (22) Carolina Vegetation Survey (CVS) monitoring plots and collected as-built data. Katie Merritt of DWR performed a restoration verification site visit on February 1st, 2018. 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 c rossing 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 Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Report Executive Summary page ii Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC Success criteria was 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 260 stems per acre after five years of monitoring. Year 2 (2019) vegetation monitoring occurred in October 2019 and included the measurement of twenty- two (22) total vegetation plots. Stem densities across the Parcel averaged 200 planted stems per acre (excluding livestakes) surviving. Seventeen of the twenty-two plots (Plots 1-5, 7- 14, and 16-18, 22) did not meet success criteria. Overall, planted stem survival continued to decline as a result of existing site conditions beyond the control of RS, specifically legacy contaminants within the project’s soils. No signs of herbivory, easement encroachment, mowing, pruning, or mulching were observed. Additionally, minimal invasive species were observed on the Parcel. 2018 Maintenance Summary; Between the initial planting and Yr. 1 (2018) monitoring no active maintenance occurred on the site. In September of 2018, approximately 20-25 inches of rain fell over a three to four-day period, resulting in complete inundation of the Site for nearly a week. Based on site-specific indicators (high-water marks and debris racks in trees), as much as 6-feet of water covered the project. The impact of Hurricane Florence was assumed to be the main contributor to the poor survival of planted hardwood stems which was determined during Year 1 (2018) monitoring efforts, completed in October of 2018. A remedial action plan was developed as part of the Year 1 (2018) Monitoring Report and approved by DWR staff via email (Appendix D). RS implemented the remedial action plan in 2019, detailed below. 2019 Maintenance Summary; On February 24th, 2019, RS completed the remedial plant effort at the Site (Appendix __). Planting 8,500 additional bare-root stems within two different planting zones. No further maintenance work was completed in 2019. DWR and RS staff conducted a field verification of the replanting effort in April of 2019. RS along with DWR staff were unable to locate an abundance of living, planted stems. The survey triggered RS to begin a robust evaluation of the Site to determine how planted stems from the initial planting (Dec. 2017) and the remedial planting (Feb. 2019) were faring; further surveys indicated planted stems were struggling to establish and visual mortality of planted stems was near 80%. To further investigate the mortality issues, RS conducted multiple soil tests with the Site. The results of these tests are included in Appendix D and indicate high levels of zinc and copper. RS is currently evaluating remedial action plans to determine the best course of action for the Site. Upon review of the monitoring report, RS will work with DWR staff to determine the next steps. Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Report Table of Contents Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 PROJECT GOALS, BACKGROUND, AND ATTRIBUTES ......................................................... 1 1.1 Location and Setting .............................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Project Goals and Objectives ................................................................................................. 1 2.0 MITIGATION POTENTIAL ............................................................................................................ 1 3.0 MONITORING AND SUCCESS CRITERIA ................................................................................. 2 3.1 Monitoring Protocol ............................................................................................................... 2 3.2 Success Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 3 4.0 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................. 3 APPENDICES Appendix A. Site Background Tables 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. Figures Figure 1. Site Location and Service Area Figure 2. Current Conditions Plan View Figure 3. Component and Asset Appendix C. Vegetation Data Table 5. Planted Bare Root Woody Vegetation Table 6. Planted and Total Stems by Plot and Species Table 7. 2019 Herbicide Application Log Vegetation Plot Photographs Appendix D. 2019 Remedial Action Plan Soil Test Report Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Page 1 Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC 1.0 PROJECT GOALS, BACKGROUND, AND ATTRIBUTES Restoration Systems (Sponsor) is pleased to provide the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NC DWR) this Annual Monitoring Report for the Weaver Farm Bank Parcel (Parcel). As agreed upon in the Weaver Farm Mitigation Banking Instrument, made and entered into on July 7th, 2017 by Restoration Systems, LLC, acting as Bank Sponsor (Sponsor), and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Division of Water Resources (DWR). 1.1 Location and Setting The Parcel is located approximately 2.1 miles north east of Grantham in Wayne County, NC. (Figure 1, Appendix A). The Parcel is located within the Neuse River Basin in the 14 -digit United States Geological Survey (USGS) Cataloging Unit 03020201170010 of the South Atlantic/Gulf Region (North Carolina Division of Water Quality [NCDWQ] Sub-basin Number 03-04-12) (Figure 1, Appendix A). Latitude: 35°18'16.01"N, Longitude: 78° 7'44.27"W Directions to Parcel: - Take I-40 East out of Raleigh, - Take Exit 341 for NC-50/NC-55 toward US-13/Newton Grove, - At the traffic circle (1.3 miles), take the 4th exit onto US-13 N, - 9.4 Miles Turn Left onto Weaver Rd., - 0.7 Miles Turn Right at Angie Drive, - Parcel is located on the left. 1.2 Project Goals and Objectives The primary goals associated with the restoration of riparian areas is focused on improving water quality, enhancing flood attenuation, and restoring wildlife habitat. Goals will be achieved through the creation of a forested riparian buffer adjacent to stream channels and a forested riparian area along agricultural ditches. Goals will be accomplished by the following. 1. Removing nonpoint sources of pollution associated with agricultural production, including a) ceasing the broadcast application of poultry litter, fertilizer, pesticides, and other agricultural materials into and adjacent to Parcel 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 Parcel 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 Parcel’s riparian buffer functions and values in perpetuity. 2.0 MITIGATION POTENTIAL The removal of livestock had immediate benefits to the Parcel’s drainage features, specifically Feat ures 1- 3. Flushing flows established a new top of bank within these features. Planting of the new “benches” occurred during reforestation efforts, and the revised top of bank was measured during as-built survey work and used to generate as-built credit calculations. Additionally, the final easement boundary was slightly Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Page 2 Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC adjusted along the southern boundary of Feature’s 1 and 2’s origin; approximately 20 feet was added to the easement in the section above the proposed boundary detailed in the Bank Parcel Development Package (BPDP). These two factors resulted in a slightly higher mitigation potential than original detailed in the BPDP. The DWR has determined the nitrogen nutrient abatement of restored riparian area to be 2,273.02 lbs. p er acre. Riparian buffer credits will be measured by the hundredth of an acre and converted into square feet. Per the as-built survey, the conservation easement measures 22.81 acres, and includes 21.53 acres of restored riparian area. Of the restored riparian area, 15.37 acres will generate nutrient offset credit, generating 34,936.31 lbs. of nitrogen offset credit. 6.16 acres of restored riparian area will generate 268,329.6 sq. ft. of Neuse River riparian buffer credits. 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. The Parcel’s mitigation potential is detailed in Table 1 (Appendix A). 3.0 MONITORING AND SUCCESS CRITERIA 3.1 Monitoring Protocol Restoration monitoring procedures for riparian vegetation will include periodic visual inspection and annual plant survival and species diversity survey reports. Quantitative sampling of vegetation will be performed as outlined in the CVS Level 1-2 Protocol for Recording Vegetation, Version 4.2 (Lee et al. 2008). Photos will be taken from all photo points each monitoring year and provided in the annual reports. All planted stems in the plots will be marked with flagging tape and recorded. Detailed qualitative and quantitative monitoring is proposed for vegetated riparian areas; marsh treatment areas will be visually inspected periodically and reported qualitatively within the annual monitor report, which will include photographic record of the Parcel’s assets. Monitoring of the restoration efforts will be performed for five years or until success criteria are fulfilled. Restoration Systems shall submit an annual monitoring report to DWR, no later than December 31st of each year. Quantitative monitoring includes measurements of 20-10x10 meter, permanent vegetation plots (2.0% of riparian buffer mitigation and nutrient offset credit areas). Plots were randomly placed throughout the planted riparian areas and are representative of credit generating areas. Sampling of vegetation will be performed in the Fall of each year; monitoring data can be found in Appendix C. Vegetation will received a cursory, visual evaluation on a periodic basis to ascertain the degree of overtopping of planted elements by nuisance species. A visual assessment of the cattle exclusion fencing will also be performed each year to confirm: • Fencing is in good condition throughout the site; • No cattle access within the conservation easement area; • No encroachment has occurred; • Diffuse flow is being maintained in the conservations easement area; and • There has not been any cutting, clearing, filling, grading, or similar activities that would negatively affect the functioning of the buffer. No signs of herbivory, easement encroachment, mowing, pruning, or mulching were observed. Additionally, minimal invasive species were observed on the Parcel. Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Page 3 Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC 3.2 Success Criteria Success criteria within the riparian buffer and nutrient offset restoration areas will be based on the survival of planted species at a density of 260 stems per acre after five years of monitoring. A minimum of four native, hardwood tree and shrub species must be present, with no one species representing greater than 50% of the stems. In addition, appropriate volunteer stems of native hardwood tree and shrub species may be included to meet the final performance standard of 260 stems per acre upon DWR approval. 4.0 MAINTENANCE 2018 Maintenance Summary; Between the initial planting and Yr. 1 (2018) monitoring no active maintenance occurred on the site. In September of 2018, approximately 20-25 inches of rain fell over a three to four-day period, resulting in complete inundation of the Site for nearly a week. Based on site-specific indicators (high-water marks and debris racks in trees), as much as 6-feet of water covered the project. The impact of Hurricane Florence was assumed to be the main contributor to the poor survival of planted hardwood stems which was determined during Year 1 (2018) monitoring efforts, completed in October of 2018. A remedial action plan was developed as part of the Year 1 (2018) Monitoring Report and approved by DWR staff via email (Appendix D). RS implemented the remedial action plan in 2019, detailed below. 2019 Maintenance Summary; On February 24th, 2019, RS completed the remedial plant effort at the Site (Appendix __). Planting 8,500 additional bare-root stems within two different planting zones. No further maintenance work was completed in 2019. DWR and RS staff conducted a field verification of the replanting effort in April of 2019. RS along with DWR staff were unable to locate an abundance of living, planted stems. The survey triggered RS to begin a robust evaluation of the Site to determine how planted stems from the initial planting (Dec. 2017) and the remedial planting (Feb. 2019) were faring; further surveys indicated planted stems were struggling to establish and visual mortality of planted stems was near 80%. To further investigate the mortality issues, RS conducted multiple soil tests with the Site. The results of these tests are included in Appendix D and indicate high levels of zinc and copper. RS is currently evaluating remedial action plans to determine the best course of action for the Site. Upon review of the monitoring report, RS will work with DWR staff to determine the next steps. 5.0 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. Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Appendices Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC Appendix A. Site Background Tables 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 Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Appendices Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC Table 1: Project Components and Mitigation Credits Buffer Zone Credit Type Mitigation Type Total Acreage Credit Ratio Credit per Acre Total Credits UT2 Zone A (TOB to 50') Riparian Buffer Restoration 3.16 1:1 43,560 sq. ft./acre 137,649.6 sq. ft. UT2 Zone B (51’ - 100') Riparian Buffer Restoration 2.99 1:1 43,560 sq. ft./acre 130,244.4 sq. ft. Total Riparian Buffer 6.15 267,894.0 sq. ft. UT2 Zone C (101’ - 200) Nitrogen Restoration 5.26 n/a 2,273.02 lbs./acre 11,956.08 lbs. Ditches (TOB - 200') Nitrogen Restoration 10.10 n/a 2,273.02 lbs./acre 22,957.50 lbs. Total Nitrogen 14.64 34,913.58 lbs. Table 2: Project Activity and Reporting History Activity / Milestone BPDP Proposed Date Actual Date BPDP Approved NA July 7th, 2017 Parcel purchased in Fee-Simple June 2017 June 22nd, 2017 Parcel Protection via conservation easement June 2017 June 27th, 2017 Cattle exclusion / fence construction June 2017 July – August 2017 Removal of poultry houses / impervious surfaces June/July 2017 August – October 2017 Soil preparation July through November 2017 October – December 2017 Removal of Powerline/Pole NA December 2017 Planting December 2017 December 12th, 2017 As-Built Data Collection January 2018 December 14th – 16th, 2017 Construction Completion Walkthrough NA February 1st, 2018 As-Built Report Submittal January 2018 March 2018 Year 1 (2018) Monitoring October 2018 October 2018 Remedial Replant #1 NA February 2019 Year 2 (2019) Monitoring October 2019 October 2019 Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Appendices Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC Table 3: Project Contact Table 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: Axiom Environmental, Inc. Grant Lewis; 919.215.1693 218 Snow Ave. Raleigh, NC 27603 Construction Contractor: Strader Fencing 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 & Annual Monitoring Axiom Environmental, Inc. Grant Lewis; 919.215.1693 218 Snow Ave. Raleigh, NC 27603 Table 4: Project Baseline Information & Attributes Table Project Information Project Name Weaver Farm County Wayne Project Area (acres) 21.81 Project Coordinates (latitude and longitude) Latitude: 35°18’16.01”N , Longitude: 78°7’44.27”W Project Watershed Summary Information Physiographic Province Piedmont River Basin Neuse USGS Hydrologic Unit 8-digit 03020201 USGS Hydrologic Unit 14- digit 03020201170010 DWQ Sub-basin 03-04-12 Project Drainage Area, Total Outfall (miles) 0.07 mi² Project Drainage Area Percentage of Impervious Area < 1% CGIA Land Use Classification Cropland and Pasture Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Appendices Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC Appendix B Figures Figure 1. Site Location and Service Area Figure 2. Current Conditions Plan View Figure 3. Component and Asset 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 t he 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: DATE: 3-2018 1 in = 54,167 ft Coordinate System:NAD_1983_SP_NC_FIPS_3200_Ft. Aerial Imagery: (c) ESRI 0 4.5 9 13.5 182.25 Miles SITE: WF01-000 Weaver FarmFigure 1 - Parcel Location / Service Area Weaver Farm Bank Parcel35°18'16.01"N78° 7'44.27"W Directions to Parcel;• Take I-40 East out of Raleigh,• Take Exit 341 for NC-50/NC-55 toward US-13/Newton Grove,• At the traffic circle (1.3 miles), take the 4th exit onto US-13 N,• 9.4 Miles Turn Left onto Weaver Rd.,• 0.7 Miles Turn Right at Angie Drive, • Site is located on the left. Service Layer Credits: Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, Intermap, incrementP Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL,Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo,MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community Legend Project Pin Point USGS Neuse 03020201 River Basin Bdry Service Area - Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset (Neuse 01 Minus Falls Lake Water shed) 4 5 6 3 79 2 8 11 11 17 15 12 19 13 14 22 20 18 16 10 21 NC Cen te r fo r Geograph ic Information & Analysis FIGURE Dra wn by: Dat e: Sca le: Pro jec t No.: AMR OCT 2018 1:1750 17-021 Tit le: Pro ject: Pre pa red for: Wa yn e C ou nty, NC WEAVER FARMRIPARIAN BUFFER &NUTRIENT OFFSETBANK PARCEL CURRENTCONDITIONSPLAN VIEW 2 Not es:1. Bac kground Im agery Source:Latest ae rial photographyprovided by the NC OneMapprogram (online, provided bythe NC G eographic InformationCoordination Council) 0 500250Feet Legend Ditches and Stream Vegetation Plots Easement ¯ Feature 1 Feature 2 Feature 3 UT-2 New 24" pipe inserted, Existing fence replaced as was. Approx. 20' of historically piped ditch,now open. Area to be re-surveyedduring as-built effort. Origin Point for UT-2 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 t he 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: DATE: 3-2018 1 in = 250 ft Coordinate System:NAD_1983_SP_NC_FIPS_3200_Ft. Aerial Imagery: (c) ESRI 0 120 240 360 48060 Feet SITE: WF01-000 Figure 3Component and Asset Service Layer Credits: Legend Final Conservation Easement: 22.81 Acres Top of Bank (Features + UT-2): 0.65 Acres TOB - 50ft TOB - 100ft TOB - 200ft AsBuilt Credit Determination Stream (UT-2), Zone A (TOB to 50'), Riparian Buffer: 3.16 Acres Stream (UT-2), Zone B (51' - 100'), Riparian Buffer: 2.99 Acres Stream (UT-2), Zone C (101' - 200'), Nutrient Offset: 5.26 Acres Surface Water Conveyance, (TOB to 200'): 10.10 Acres Buffer Zone Credit Type Mitigation Type Total Acreage Credit Ratio Credit per Acre Total Credits UT2 Zone A (TOB to 50') Riparian Buffer Restoration 3.16 1:1 43,560 sq. ft./acre 137,649.6 sq. ft. UT2 Zone B (51’ - 100') Riparian Buffer Restoration 2.99 1:1 43,560 sq. ft./acre 130,244.4 sq. ft. Total Riparian Buffer 6.15 267,894.0 sq. ft. UT2 Zone C (101’ - 200) Nitrogen Restoration 5.26 n/a 2,273.02 lbs./acre 11,956.08 lbs. Ditches (TOB - 200') Nitrogen Restoration 10.10 n/a 2,273.02 lbs./acre 22,957.50 lbs. Total Nitrogen 14.64 34,913.58 lbs. Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Appendices Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC Appendix C. Vegetation Data Table 5. Planted Bare Root Woody Vegetation Table 6. Planted and Total Stems by Plot and Species Table 7. 2019 Herbicide Application Log Vegetation Plot Photographs Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Appendices Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC Table 5. Planting List Vegetation Association: Basic Oak-Hickory Forest Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwoods Acreage: 22.10 Acres 15.02 acres 7.08 acres Species (bare root = BR) Spec-ed Planted Spec-ed Planted White oak (Quercus alba) - BR 2,750 2,750 *Northern red oak (Quercus rubra) - BR 2,750 0 Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) 0 1,375 Cherrybark oak (Quercus pagoda) 0 1,375 Tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) - BR 2,750 2,750 Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) - BR 2,750 2,750 Water oak (Quercus nigra) - BR 1,900 1,900 Willow oak (Quercus phellos) - BR 22 1,900 1,900 River birch (Betula nigra) - BR 1,900 1,900 Total (18,600) 11,000 11,000 5,700 5,700 * Due to availability issues, Northern red oak was removed from the proposed planting list. Shumard and Cherrybark oak were used as substitute species. Table 7: 2019 Herbicide Application Log Date: Herbicide\ Surfactant: Rate/Amount: Total: Target Species: Method: Applicator: 5/29 & 31/19 Roundup® Custom (glyphosate) Agri-Dex® .3% 10.8 fl oz .5% 17.25 fl oz 30 Gallons Multiple: nuisance herbaceous species Foliage ATV- Broadcast Joshua G Merritt (NC 026-33717) Insert Table 6. Planted and Total Stems 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 rubrumred mapleTree111Betula nigrariver birchTree111Celtis laevigatasugarberryTree111Fraxinus pennsylvanicagreen ashTree222111111Liquidambar styracifluasweetgumTreeLiriodendron tulipiferatuliptreeTreePlatanus occidentalisAmerican sycamore TreeQuercusoakTree222Quercus albawhite oakTree111111222111222111Quercus nigrawater oakTreeQuercus pagodacherrybark oak Tree111222111Quercus phelloswillow oakTree444111111444111Quercus rubranorthern red oak Tree111222Quercus shumardiiShumard's oak Tree1 1 1111111Quercus shumardii var. shumardii Shumard oak Tree333333777555555888000444333222333333444444666000111333121.4 121.4 121.4 121.4 121.4 121.4 283.3 283.3 283.3 202.3 202.3 202.3 202.3 202.3 202.3 323.7 323.7 323.7 0 0 0 161.9 161.9 161.9 121.4 121.4 121.4Color for DensityExceeds requirements by 10%Pnols = Planted excluding livestakesExceeds requirements, but by less than 10%P‐all = Planted including livestakesFails to meet requirements, by less than 10%T = All planted and natural recruits including livestakesFails to meet requirements by more than 10%T includes natural recruitesCurrent Plot Data MY2 2019 Scientific NameCommon Name Species Type17021‐AXE‐0001 17021‐AXE‐0002 17021‐AXE‐0003 17021‐AXE‐0004 17021‐AXE‐0005 17021‐AXE‐000617021‐AXE‐0009Stem countsize (ares)1111Species countStems per ACREsize (ACRES)17021‐AXE‐0007 17021‐AXE‐00080.020.020.020.020.020.020.020.020.0211111Table 6. Project Code 17‐021. Project Name: Weaver Nutrient Table 6. Project Code 17‐021. Project Name: Weaver NutrientPnoLS 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 TreeBetula nigra river birch TreeCeltis laevigata sugarberry TreeFraxinus pennsylvanica green ash Tree 2 2 2111111111 222Liquidambar styraciflua sweetgum Tree2Liriodendron tulipifera tuliptree Tree333 111Platanus occidentalis American sycamore TreeQuercus oak Tree 1 1 1111Quercus alba white oak Tree111333Quercus nigra water oakTree 1 1 1 1 1 1Quercus pagoda cherrybark oak Tree111222111111111Quercus phellos willow oak Tree444111Quercus rubra northern red oak Tree 1 1 1111Quercus shumardii Shumard's oak TreeQuercus shumardii var. shumardii Shumard oak Tree333111222222666161616557555111222111222222333333556222111121 121 121 40.5 40.5 40.5 80.9 80.9 80.9 80.9 80.9 80.9 243 243 243 647 647 647 202 202 202 202 202 202 40.5 40.5 40.5Color for DensityExceeds requirements by 10% Pnols = Planted excluding livestakesExceeds requirements, but by less than 10% P‐all = Planted including livestakesFails to meet requirements, by less than 10% T = All planted and natural recruits including livestakesFails to meet requirements by more than 10% T includes natural recruitesCurrent Plot Data MY2 2019 Scientific Name Common Name Species Type17021‐AXE‐0010 17021‐AXE‐0011 17021‐AXE‐0012 17021‐AXE‐0013 17021‐AXE‐0014 17021‐AXE‐0015 17021‐AXE‐0016 17021‐AXE‐0017 17021‐AXE‐0018Stem countsize (ares)11111Stems per ACRE1111size (ACRES)0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02Species count  Table 6.Project Code 17021. Project Name: Weaver NutrientPnoLS 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 1 1 1 2Betula nigra river birch Tree 1 1 1222222323232Celtis laevigata sugarberry Tree111Fraxinus pennsylvanica green ash Tree444777777 292929393939595959Liquidambar styraciflua sweetgum Tree2Liriodendron tulipifera tuliptree Tree444444373737Platanus occidentalis American sycamore Tree111222Quercus oak Tree 1 1 1555666202020Quercus alba white oak Tree111111141414242424484848Quercus nigra water oak Tree222222222Quercus pagoda cherrybark oak Tree222111222 242424404040848484Quercus phellos willow oak Tree 1 1 1 1 1 1 18 18 18 19 19 19 44 44 44Quercus rubra northern red oakTree 1 1 1666666101010Quercus shumardii Shumard's oak Tree333777101010Quercus shumardii var. shumardii Shumard oak Tree1111118889910111111222109109112151151151349349349444334444222121213121212121212324 324 324 364 364 405 445 445 445 80.9 80.9 80.9 201 201 206 278 278 278 642 642 642Color for DensityExceeds requirements by 10% Pnols = Planted excluding livestakesExceeds requirements, but by less than 10% P‐all = Planted including livestakesFails to meet requirements, by less than 10% T = All planted and natural recruits including livestakesFails to meet requirements by more than 10%T includes natural recruitesCurrent Plot Data MY2 2019 Annual MeansScientific Name Common Name Species Type17021‐AXE‐0019 17021‐AXE‐0020 17021‐AXE‐0021 17021‐AXE‐0022 MY2 (2019)111122MY1 (2018) MY0 (2017)22 220.54 0.540.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.54 Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Appendices Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC Weaver Farm Vegetation Monitoring Photographs Taken October 2019 Plot 5 Plot 1 Plot 4 Plot 3 Plot 2 Plot 6 Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Appendices Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC Weaver Farm Vegetation Monitoring Photographs Taken October 2019 (continued) Plot 11 Plot 12 Plot 7 Plot 10 Plot 9 Plot 8 Plot 13 Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Appendices Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC Weaver Farm Vegetation Monitoring Photographs Taken October 2019 (continued) Plot 18 Plot 19 Plot 14 Plot 17 Plot 16 Plot 15 Plot 20 Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Appendices Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC Weaver Farm Vegetation Monitoring Photographs Taken October 2019 (continued) Plot 21 Plot 22 T-1 T-2 T-3 Weaver Farm Year 2 (2019) Monitoring Appendices Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC Appendix D. Remedial Activities 2019 Remedial Action Plan Soil Test Report Ray Holz From: Merritt, Katie <katie.merritt@ncdenr.gov> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 4:25 PM To: Ray Holz Cc: Matthew Harrell Subject: RE: [External] RE: Weaver Farm Year 1 review - Hey Raymond, By copy of this correspondence, the Year 1 monitoring report is approved and the remediation plan with the modifications noted below is also approved. Based on your performance bond #22BSBHT4261, the bond term ends with the approval of the Year 1 Monitoring Report. Therefore, please provide DWR with a continuation certificate extending the bond through next year's monitoring year. Once I receive confirmation of renewal, I will issue a credit release letter. Thank you, Katie From: Ray Holz <rholz@restorationsystems.com> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 2:09 PM To: Merritt, Katie <katie.merritt@ncdenr.gov> Cc: Matthew Harrell <mharrell@restorationsystems.com> Subject: [External] RE: Weaver Farm Year 1 review- • rnal email. L7a not click links or open attachinentS u111�55 y;a,u,.r r' i d. S.enrJ,all.suspic a ail as an attacle"elo blj Katie — thank you for the review and for catching the cypress - that was an oversight on our part. Although I would love to pant cypress, because they will not count towards success, we will instead plant 1,000 Quercus appropriate to the target natural community (300 Q. laurifolia, 300 Q. lyrata, 400 Q. michauxii). As for the maple, we understand and agree with the general DWR policy of not planting red maple (Acer rubrum), given its abundance and prolific nature. However, in this specific case, a portion of the site (Zone 1 on the Remedial Action & Maintenance Map) demonstrates such impaired soil conditions that we believe including red maple is justified and beneficial. While we have completed intensive soil remediation in this —5-acre area (lime, disc, herbaceous seed), there is still some question about how fertile the soil is where the turkey houses area once stood. In the 2018 monitoring season, this area was notable for poor tree survival and sparse herbaceous cover. Red maple is known to tolerate a wide variety of site conditions, even growing on poor sites such as mining spoils. We consider its inclusion in the planting mix an important part of reclaiming this particular area in a timely fashion. We plan to plant 200 red maple/acre in Zone 1. That will constitute 1/3rd of the stems/acre planted this year in that zone. The additional 400 stems/acre will be a mix of the other species on our remedial planting list. The combination will allow Zone 1 to meet success criteria moving forward by establishing an adequately dense and diverse native hardwood community despite the difficult soil condition. Please do not hesitate to give me a call if you would to discuss any part of this plan in greater detail. Sincerely, Raymond Holz. Raymond J. Holz I Restoration Systems, LLC 1101 Haynes St. Suite 211 1 Raleigh, NC 27604 tel:919.334.9122 1 cell:919.604.9314 1 fax:919.755.9492 email: rholz@restorationsystems.com From: Merritt, Katie[mailto:katie.merritt@ncdenr.ga�] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2019 2:58 PM To: Ray Holz <r fiolz restorationsystems.com> Subject: Weaver Farm Year 1 review - Hey Raymond, I have finalized my review of the Year 1 Monitoring Report for the Weaver Farm Mitigation Site. Thank you for providing a remedial action plan in response to the impacts to the site associated with Hurricane Florence. I do have concerns with the proposed planting plan, considering not all the trees are part of the original approved planting plan. It is proposed in the report, to plant the following species: Acer rubrum, Liriodendron tulipifera, Quercus nigra, Ulmus Americana and Taxodium distichum. Three of the five species chosen, are not part of the approved planting plan. Acer rubrum is not usually accepted as a preferable species to plant on riparian buffer sites due to its ability to colonize rapidly, potentially outcompete other planted stems and possibly produce a monoculture. Ulmus Americana is an acceptable species to plant on this site and DWR approves the use of this tree in the remediation plan. Taxodium distichum is not a hardwood tree and would not be allowed to use towards the performance standards, which require "native hardwood tree species". Due to the special nature of this site, DWR will allow alternative species of trees to be planted for the remediation. However, RS is required to provide DWR with a specific reason as to why Acer rubrum should be planted on this site. This must include site -specific characteristics that warrant the use of Acer rubrum over other species approved in the planting plan in the BPDP. Nursery availability of stems will not be considered a reasonable explanation to use Acer rubrum on the site. Additionally, RS must acknowledge in writing, they understand that Taxodium distichum will be excluded from counting towards the performance standards on the site. Otherwise, RS must choose a different species from the original planting plan in the BPDP. Once I have received a response to this email, I will be able to issue a credit release. Thank You, Katie ""please note my phone number has changed"* Katie Merritt Nutrient Offset & Buffer Banking Coordinator 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Office: 919-707-3637 Work Cell: 919-500-0683 Website: http:llportal.ncdenr.ordweblwg/401bufferpermitting 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27620 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Ray Holz From: Ray Holz Sent: Monday, March 04, 2019 12:23 PM To: Katie Merritt - NC DENR - DWR (katie.merritt@ncdenr.gov) Subject: Weaver Farm - Remedial Action Implementation Summary Attachments: Weaver Farm —Remedial Action Plan_Implementation Summary.pdf Katie — RS completed the remedial action work at Weaver Farm on February 24t''. Please find attached a summary of the work completed. I have also updated a copy to the DWR edocs website. At your earliest convenience, I would like to schedule a site visit to both Weaver Farm and Pancho. Thank you for the time, RH Raymond J. Holz I Restoration Systems, LLC 1101 Haynes St. Suite 211 1 Raleigh, NC 27604 tel:919.334.9122 1 cell:919.604.9314 1 fax:919.755.9492 email: rhoiz@restorationsystems.com Weaver Farm –Remedial Action Plan Implementation 1 Weaver Farm –Remedial Action Plan Implementation Species List of replanting 2 Zone 1 # of Stem Date Completed Red Maple 1,000 02/24/19 River Birch 500 02/24/19 Yellow Poplar 1,000 02/24/19 Overcup Oak 500 02/24/19 Water Oak 500 02/24/19 American Elm 500 02/24/19 Bald Cypress 300 02/24/19 White Oak 500 02/24/19 Zone 2 River Birch 500 02/24/19 Yellow Poplar 1,000 02/24/19 Overcup Oak 300 02/24/19 Water Oak 500 02/24/19 American Elm 400 02/24/19 Bald Cypress 1,000 02/24/19 Total 8,500 Weaver Farm –Remedial Action Plan Implementation Photo Date: 02/24/2019 Herbaceous establishment in footprint of old turkey houses Herbaceous establishment in footprint of old turkey houses 3 Weaver Farm –Remedial Action Plan Implementation Photo Date: 02/24/2019 Herbaceous establishment & replanting in footprint of old turkey houses Herbaceous establishment & replanting in footprint of old turkey houses 4 Weaver Farm –Remedial Action Plan Implementation Photo Date: 02/24/2019 Herbaceous establishment & replanting in footprint of old turkey houses Replanting in Zone 2 outside of old turkey houses (near Vegetation Plot 7) 5 Weaver Farm –Remedial Action Plan Implementation Photo Date: 02/24/2019 Replanting in Zone 2 outside of old turkey houses (near Vegetation Plot 12) Replanting in Zone 2 outside of old turkey houses (near Vegetation Plot 10 & 11) 6 NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Phone: (919) 733-2655 Website: www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/Report No. FY19-SL001200 Mehlich-3 ExtractionSoil Report Client: Links to Helpful Information Advisor:Predictive Raymond Holz 1101 Haynes St Raleigh, NC 27604 Josh Merritt 120 Singlton Street Raleigh, NC 27606 Sampled County : Sampson Client ID: 489322 Advisor ID: 489323 Sampled: Received: Completed: 07/21/2018 07/23/2018 07/27/2018Farm: Weaver Farm Lime History: Sample ID: More Information Test Results [units - W/V in g/cm ; CEC and Na in meq/100 cm ; NO3-N in mg/dm ]: Soil Class: Ca%NO3-NSS-IESPNaCu-IZn-AIZn-IMn-AI2Mn-AI1Mn-IS-IMg%K-IP-IpHAcBS%CECW/VHM% 2 - 1 - Crop Recommendations:Lime BCuZnMnSMgK2OP2O5N Mineral Hardwood, E Hardwood, M 0.3 0.0 WEAV1 80-120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4772835.32.0757.91.310.76 616519272243 0 0 0 0 Note: 11 Note: 11 192 (tons/acre) 333 0 0 33 12 Nutrients (lb/acre) 0.5 Lime History: Sample ID: More Information Test Results [units - W/V in g/cm ; CEC and Na in meq/100 cm ; NO3-N in mg/dm ]: Soil Class: Ca%NO3-NSS-IESPNaCu-IZn-AIZn-IMn-AI2Mn-AI1Mn-IS-IMg%K-IP-IpHAcBS%CECW/VHM% 2 - 1 - Crop Recommendations:Lime BCuZnMnSMgK2OP2O5N Mineral Hardwood, E Hardwood, M 0.4 0.0 WEAV2 80-120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 876445.32.4728.41.220.76 193677011445 0 0 0 0 Note: 11 Note: 11 770 (tons/acre) 333 0 0 55 12 Nutrients (lb/acre) 0.1 Thank you for using agronomic services to manage nutrients and safeguard environmental quality. - Steve Troxler, Commissioner of Agriculture Reprogramming of the laboratory-information-management system that makes this report possible is being funded through a grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Phone: (919) 733-2655 Website: www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/Report No. FY19-SL001200 Page 2 of 2Josh Merritt Recommendations Lime If testing finds that soil pH is too low for the crop(s) indicated, a lime recommendation will be given in units of either ton/acre or lb/1000 sq ft. For best results, mix the lime into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil several months before planting. For no-till or established plantings where this is not possible, apply no more than 1 to 1.5 ton/acre (50 lb/1000 sq ft) at one time, even if the report recommends more. You can apply the rest in similar increments every six months until the full rate is applied. If MG is recommended and lime is needed, use dolomitric lime. Fertilizer Recommendations for field crops or other large areas are listed separately for each nutrient to be added (in units of lb/acre unless otherwise specified). Recommendations for N (and sometimes for B) are based on research/field studies for the crop being grown, not on soil test results. K-I and P-I values are based on test results and should be > 50. If they are not, follow the fertilizer recommendations given. If Mg is needed and no lime is recommended, 0-0-22 (11.5% Mg) is an excellent source; 175 to 250 lb per acre alone or in a fertilizer blend will usually satisfy crop needs, SS-I levels appear only on reports for greenhouse soil or problem samples. Farmers and other commercial producers should pay special attention to micronutrient levels. If $, pH$, $pH, C or Z notations appear on the soil report, refer to . In general, homeowners do not need to be concerned about micronutrients. Various crop notes also address lime fertilizer needs; visit Recommendations for small areas, such as home lawns/gardens, are listed in units of lb/1000 sq ft . If you cannot find the exact fertilizer grade recommended on the report, visit to find information that may help you choose a comparable alternate. For more information, read . Test Results The first seven values [soil class, HM%, W/V, CEC, BS%, Ac and pH] describe the soil and its degree of acidity. The remaining 16 [P-I, K-I, Ca%, Mg%, Mn-I, Mn-AI1, Mn-AI2, Zn-I, Zn-AI, Cu-I, S-I, SS-I, Na, ESP, SS-I, NO 3-N (not routinely available)] indicate levels of plant nutrients or other fertility measurement. Visit Report Abbreviations Ac exchangeable acidity B boron BS% % CEC occupied by basic cations Ca%% CEC occupied by calcium CEC cation exchange capacity Cu-I copper index ESP exchangeable sodium percent HM%percent humic matter K-I potassium index K2O potash Mg%% CEC occupied by magnesium MIN mineral soil class Mn manganese Mn-Al1 Mn-availability index for crop 1 Mn-AI2 Mn-availability index for crop 2 Mn-I manganese index M-O mineral-organic soil class N nitrogen Na sodium NO3-N nitrate nitrogen ORG organic soil class pH current soil pH P-I phosphorus index P2O5 phosphate S-I sulfur index SS-I soluble salt index W/V weight per volume Zn-AI zinc availability index Zn-I zinc index Understanding the Soil Report: explanation of measurements, abbreviations and units $Note: Secondary Nutrients and Micronutrients www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/obpart4.htm#fs A Homeowner's Guide to Fertilizer. www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/uyrst.htm ncagr.gov/agronomi/pubs.htm.