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a USE Roy Cooper, Governor
TE ■ MC DEPARTMENT OF
00now NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESCIU'RCES Susi Hamilton. Secretary
• wen Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship
NCN H DE-10660
November 8, 2019
Kevin Hining
NCDO'T
801 Statesville Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
RE: Avery #1 bridge replacement
Dear Kevin Hining:
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.gov/offices/Directory/List Off ices. 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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published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 rod ney.butlerC�ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL ,AND CULTURAL RESO'LNRCES
It 121 W JONES STREET R.ALEIGH. NC 27603 - 1651 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RA.LEIGH. NC 27CJo.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Avery #1 bridge replacement
November 8, 2019
NCNHDE-10660
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Namelff Common Name
Group
i
Crustacean 33731 Cambarus Grandfather Mountain
eeseeohensis Crayfish
Dragonfly or 33132 Boyeria grafiana Ocellated Darner
Damselfly
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area
Last
Element Accuracy
Observation
Occurrence
Date
Rank
2014-10-06
E 3-Medium
1969-09-30
H 3-Medium
Federal State
Global
State
Status Status
Rank
Rank
it
--- Significantly
G1
S2S3
Rare
--- Significantly
G5
S2?
Rare
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.orci/content/help. Data query generated on November 8, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q4 Oct 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
Avery #1 bridge replacement
November 8, 2019
NCNHDE-10660
Element Occurrences
Documented
Within a One -mile Radius of the 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
Amphibian
35138
Desmognathus organi
Northern Pygmy
2007-05-12
E
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G3
S2S3
Salamander
Rare
Amphibian
37408
Desmognathus organi
Northern Pygmy
1948-05-26
H
4-Low ---
Significantly
G3
S2S3
Salamander
Rare
Bird
15521
Setophaga magnolia
Magnolia Warbler
1999-06
H?
4-Low ---
Significantly
G5
S2B
Rare
Bird
34191
Sphyrapicus varius
Yellow -bellied
1974-06
H
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G5
S2S3B,
Sapsucker
Rare
S5N
Crustacean
33731
Cambarus
Grandfather Mountain
2014-10-06
E
3-Medium ---
Significantly
GI
S2S3
eeseeohensis
Crayfish
Rare
Dragonfly or
33132
Boyeria grafiana
Ocellated Darner
1969-09-30
H
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G5
S2?
Damselfly
Rare
Dragonfly or
33783
Stylurus scudderi
Zebra Clubtail
2004-Pre
H?
5-Very ---
Significantly
G5
S2?
Damselfly
Low
Rare
Freshwater or
37660
Mesodon andrewsae
Balsam Globe
1995-06-30
H?
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G3
S2S3
Terrestrial
Rare
Gastropod
Mammal
34824
Myotis lucifugus
Little Brown Bat
2011-08-03
E
2-High ---
Significantly
G3
S2
Rare
Mammal
34373
Myotis septentrionalis
Northern Long-eared
2011-08-03
E
2-High Threatened
Threatened
G1G2
S2
Bat
Mammal
34929
Perimyotis subflavus
Tricolored Bat
2011-08-03
E
2-High ---
Significantly
G2G3
S3
Rare
Natural
25972
Acidic Cove Forest
---
2010
C
2-High ---
---
G5
S4
Community
(Typic Subtype)
Natural
16793
High Elevation Red
---
2008-03-24
B
3-Medium ---
---
G4
S3
Community
Oak Forest (Heath
Subtype)
Natural
29997
High Elevation Red
---
2008-03-24
B
2-High ---
---
G4
S3
Community
Oak Forest (Typic
Herb Subtype)
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Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
EO ID
Scientific Name
Common Name Last
Element
Group
_ Observation
Date
Occurrence
Rank
Reptile
12246
Crotalus horridus
Timber Rattlesnake 1974-07-20
H
Sawfly, Wasp,
37112
Bombus affinis
Rusty -patched Bumble 1923-07-27
H
Bee, or Ant
Bee
Vascular Plant
15143
Dactylorhiza viridis
Long-bracted Frog 1958-07-24
H
Orchid
Vascular Plant
18215
Sparganium emersum
Greenfruit Bur -reed 1938-09
H
Vascular Plant
24131
Stenanthium
Bog Featherbells 2006-08-28
B?
gramineum var.
robustum
Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating
Sugar Mountain Natural Area RI (Exceptional)
Brier Knob R5 (General)
Accuracy Federal
State
Global
State
Status
Status
Rank
Rank
4-Low ---
Special
G4
S3
Concern
4-Low Endangered
Significantly
G2
S1
Rare
4-Low ---
Endangered
G5T5
S1
4-Low ---
Threatened
G5
S1
3-Medium ---
Threatened
G4G5T
S1
3T5
- Collective Rating
C2 (Very High)
C5 (General)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner
NC Division of Parks and Recreation Easement NC DNCR, Division of Parks and Recreation State
Blue Ridge Conservancy Easement Blue Ridge Conservancy Private
Blue Ridge Conservancy Easement Blue Ridge Conservancy Private
Sugar Mountain State Natural Area NC DNCR, Division of Parks and Recreation State
Sugar Mountain State Natural Area Dedicated NC DNCR, Division of Parks and Recreation State
Nature Preserve
I
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/content/help. Data query generated on November 8, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q4 Oct 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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NCNHDE-10660: Avery #1 bridge replacement
November 8, 2019
D Project Boundary L�j Managed Area (MAREA)
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Q Natural Heritage Element Occurrence (NHEO)
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