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November 23, 2009
TO: Mr. Roberto Scheller
NC Division of Water Quality
943 Washington Square Mall
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RE: Additional Information: Pamlico #12 Tract (aka Spring Creek Tract)
Pamlico County, NC
DWQ Project #09-0080
Dear Mr. Scheller:
We received Kyle Barnes' letter dated August 4, 2009 in which he withdrew the 401 Water
Quality Certification application for the Pamlico 12 project. Enclosed is a new application to
reinitiate the process. In addition, I have provided additional information about several items that
he stated were insufficient in a phone conversation.
1. Mitigation Plan
Provide more information on how it was determined that the roadside swales are not
jurisdictional and that they were having a drainage effect on adjacent soils.
Enclosed is a revised mitigation plan that includes information about the NRCS Scope and Effect
Guide, which was used to make determinations about the drainage effect of ditches on site.
2. Neuse Riparian Buffer (NRB)
The only area identified as impacting the NRB is the area adjacent to the coastal wetlands
crossing. Both sites designated as "Proposed Cabin" on Figure 7 are in areas adjacent to
coastal marsh. The application provides little information detailing the development of those
sites. Please provide a plat of the project area indicating all of the NRB denoting both zones and
the proposed development of those sites (Lot size, clearing, impervious surface, piers, wallmays,
etc.)
The coastal wetland line around the two proposed cabins has now been delineated. The proposed
cabins and all related clearing and impervious surface will be located outside of any Neuse
Riparian Buffer. As depicted on Figure 7-9, the cabins and wastewater systems will be
positioned greater than 50 feet from the coastal wetland line. Therefore, no additional impacts to
NRBs outside of the roadway impact will occur.
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At this time, the applicant does not have any plans to construct piers that may extend into the
waterway. If any piers or docks will eventually be constructed within an AEC or a riparian
buffer, the applicant will obtain prior regulatory approval, as required.
3. Waste Water System
Please provide information that the Pamlico County Health Department has inspected the
proposed construction sites and has conveyed information that the sites are suitable for a
wastewater system.
The applicant has obtained wastewater permits for the proposed cabins. Please see the attached
documentation.
I hope this information adequately addresses DWQ's concerns. Please note that the application
fee and additional copies of the application have been sent to your Raleigh office. Please contact
me if you have any additional questions. Thank you for your assistance with this project.
Sincerely, _
Kim Williams
Environmental Scientist
Encl.
C: Ms. Tracey Wheeler, ACOE
Mr. Ian McMillan, DWQ
Mr. Stephen Rynas, DCM
Mr. Ken Williams
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OR-0080UQ,
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 33 USC 401, Section 10: 1413, Section 404. Principal Purpose: These laws require permits authorizing activities in, or affecting, navigable
waters of the United States, the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, and the transportation of dredged material for
the purpose of dumping it into ocean waters. Routing Uses: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating this application for a permit.
Disclosure; Disclosure of requested information is voluntary. If information is not provided however, the permit application cannot be processed nor
can a permit be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed
activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE ff
E RECEIVED 4. DATE APPL. COMPLETE
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANTS NAME
8. AUTHORIZED AGENTS NAME AND TITLE (agent is not required)
Spring Creek Timber Company, LLC
Land Management Group, Inc.
Attn: Ken Williams
c/o Ms. Kim Williams
6. APPLICANTS ADDRESS
9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
3313 Hwy 70 East
P.O. Box 2522
New Bern, NC 28560
Wilmington, NC 28402
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
10. AGENT'S PHONE NO. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence N/A
910-452-0001 (phone)
b. Business [phone]
910-452-0060 (fax)
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STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize Land Management Group, Inc. to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon request,
supplemental information in support of this permit application.
See attached form F
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APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE Pamlico #12 Tract
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable)
Spring Creek
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
COUNTY Pamlico STATE INC
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
Tract #12 off of SR 1327 & 1328
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN: Parcel Number, L08-37
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE From Washington take Hwy 17 south to Hwy 33 south. Follow to Hwy 306 south
and take a left onto Hwy 55 south to Merritt. Take a left onto N Pamlico Road and follow to Straight Road.
Turn left onto Straight Road and follow to Old Whortonsville Road. Turn right onto Whortonsville Road and
follow through Whortonsville. The site will be the next right after Paradise Shore Road.
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18. NATURE OF ACTIVITY (Description of project, include all features)
Spring Creek Timber Company, LLC proposes to convert an existing forestry road into an access road for a proposed cabin
to be built on pilings. The road has disturbed 2.70 acres of 404 wetlands. An additional 0.19 acre will be disturbed in order
to reach an upland island north of the existing road. Coastal wetlands have been avoided. This road will also impact 0.13
acre of Zone 1 riparian buffer and 0.15 acres of Zone 2 buffer. The applicant also proposes to construct another road that
will provide access to an additional upland island. This road will impact 0.90 acres of 404 wetlands.
19. PROJECT PURPOSE (Describe the reason or purpose of the project)
The purpose of the project is to provide access to two separate upland islands on which hunting cabins will be built.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. REASON(S) FOR DISCHARGE To construct roads and provide access to upland islands and the waterfront.
21. TYPE(S) OF MATERIAL BEING DISCHARGED AND THE AMOUNT OF EACH TYPE IN CUBIC YARDS
Discharge of clean, compacted sub -grade soil materials has already occurred for the existing road.
See Figures 6 and 7 for impact area.
22. SURFACE AREA IN ACRES OF WETLANDS OR OTHER WATERS FILLED
3.79 acres of 404 wetlands; 0.13 acre of Zone 1 riparian buffer, and 0.15 acre of Zone 2 riparian buffer
23. IS ANY PORTION OF THE WORK ALREADY COMPLETE? Yes IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
The existing road was constructed in 2006 for forestry management purposes.
24. ADDRESSES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS, LESSEES, Etc., WHOSE PROPERTY ADJOINS THE WATERBODY
Previously submitted.
25. LIST OTHER CERTIFICATIONS OR APPROVALS/DENIALS RECEIVED FROM OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
AGENCIES FOR WORK DESCRIBED IN THIS APPLICATION
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL" IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
N/A Improvement Permits Record # 68411 Unknown 09/09/09
26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that
the information in this application is complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the
work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent of the applicant.
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE
18. U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly
and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or
representations o r makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall
be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.

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I/we, the undersigned, hereby authorize Land Management Group, Inc.,
to act as our agent in the preparation and representation of information
submitted within the 404/401 and/or LAMA applications and/or septic
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PROJECT NARRATIVE
November 2009
Pamlico 12 Tract
Pamlico County, NC
INTRODUCTION
Spring Creek Timber Company, LLC proposes to construct two cabins on upland areas
that have views of Spring Creek. In order to provide access to these cabins, they plan to use an
existing forestry road and to construct a new road that will partially be located in wetlands. The
existing road was constructed in 2006 mainly in wetlands for forestry purposes following
protocol established in a Timber Management Plan. Because of the proposed conversion of use,
the applicant must now apply for 404/401 permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and
the NC Division of Water Quality. The existing road has disturbed 2.70 acres of 404 wetlands.
The new proposed road and completion of the existing road will disturb an additional 1.09 acres
of wetlands. Additionally, 0.13 acre of Zone 1 riparian buffer, and 0.15 acre of Zone 2 riparian
buffer will be disturbed. The tract is located within the Neuse River Basin. The original tract
encompassed approximately 2,318 acres. This tract was recently subdivided and the section
owned by Spring Creek Timber Company, LLC is 1,257 acres in size.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The site is located off of Whortonsville Road in Pamlico County, adjacent to Spring
Creek (Figure 1). Land Management Group, Inc. delineated 404 wetlands within portions of the
site, which was verbally approved by Mr. Scott Jones of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers July
13, 2004. Several creeks form boundaries of the tract. Broad Creek and two of its tributaries
(Pittman Creek and Green Creek) form portions of the tract's southern boundary and Spring
Creek and Long Creek form its northern boundary. Additionally, Burton Creek and the tip of
Green Creek extend into the southern part of the site. All of these tributaries except Broad Creek
are classified as SA, HQW, and NSW by the NC Division of Water Quality. Broad Creek is
classified as SB, Sw, and NSW. The SB classification is given to all tidal salt waters protected
for SC uses (secondary recreation such as fishing, boating and other activities involving minimal
skin contact; aquatic life propagation and survival; and wildlife) in addition to primary

recreation. Primary recreational activities include swimming, skin diving, water skiing and
similar uses involving human body contact with water where such activities take place in an
organized manner or on a frequent basis. Stormwater controls are required under CAMA and
there are no categorical restrictions on discharges. The SA classification is given to tidal salt
waters that are used for commercial shellfishing or marketing purposes and are also protected for
all Class SC and Class SB uses. All SA waters are also HQW by supplemental classification.
The High Quality Waters (HQW) designation is a supplemental classification intended to protect
waters with quality higher than state water quality standards. There are associated wastewater
treatment and development controls enforced by DWQ. The Swamp Waters designation is a
supplemental classification intended to recognize those waters that generally have naturally
occurring very low velocities, low pH and low dissolved oxygen. No specific restrictions on
development are involved. Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) is a supplemental classification
intended for waters needing additional nutrient management due to being subject to excessive
growth of microscopic or macroscopic vegetation.
According to the Pamlico County Generalized Soil Survey, uplands within the site are
classified as Yonges and Charleston loamy fine sand (Figure 3). Wetlands within the site are
shown as Yonges and Argent loam. The site is a pine plantation and uplands support mostly
loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) with scattered sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) and red maple
(Acer rubrum). Wetlands support loblolly pine, red maple, wax myrtle (Morella cerifera), and
red bay (Persea borbonia). There are several dirt logging roads located throughout the tract,
most are approximately 20' wide. Surrounding land use currently consists of undeveloped land
or other pine plantations (Figure 4).
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was contacted to obtain information about federally -
protected species known to occur in Pamlico County (Table 1). Furthermore, a search of the
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program database was conducted to determine whether any
state or federally listed rare species have previously been observed within or near the project area
(1/2 mile radius). This search found one species, Eaton's Ladies' -tresses (Spiranthes eatonii),
which was observed county -wide. This species is state -listed Significantly Rare and not
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federally -listed. The species was last seen July 5, 1958. Because the plant has not been
observed since 1958 the accuracy of this information is considered low.
Table 1. Federally -listed endangered and threatened species known to occur in Pamlico County, NC.
Common Name
Scientific Name
Status
Animals
American alligator
Alligator mississippiensis
T(S/A)
Bald eagle
Halieetus leucocephalus
BGPA
Kemp's ridley sea turtle
Lepidochelys kempii
E
Red -cockaded woodpecker
Picoides borealis
E
Shortnose sturgeon
Acipenser brevirostrum
E
West Indian manatee
Trichechus manatus
E
Plants
Rough -leaf loosestrife
Lysimachia asperulaefolia
E
KEY:
Status Definition
Endangered A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its
range."
Threatened A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout
all or a significant portion of its range."
T(S/A) Threatened due to similarity of appearance - a species that is threatened due to
similarity of appearance with other rare species and is listed for its protection.
BGPA Species protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and Migratory
Bird Treaty Act.
The Pamlico County CAMA Land Use Plan classifies the tract as `Farm or Open Land'.
Land use in the vicinity of the tract is classified as `Wooded Area'. All surrounding creeks are
considered `Estuarine Waters'.
The Future Land Use Plan designates the tract as `Rural with Services' and the
surrounding waters as `Conservation'. According to the Land Use Plan, the `Rural with
Services' classification includes the areas where development at a density and intensity that is
below urban levels is encouraged. These areas are near full water service and either have access
to central wastewater treatment service or are expected to have service within the 20 -year
planning horizon.
It is expected that these areas will develop at a low residential density. Gross
development density for this classification is projected to be approximately 1 dwelling for every
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15 acres. These densities allow for continued use of a majority of the land for farming and
timber. Site development density is projected at approximately 1 dwelling per acre in non -
waterfront areas. Planned unit developments and flexible site planning are encouraged so that
natural systems and scenic resources can be preserved. Convenience retail and other traditional
non-residential rural land uses are encouraged for locations at cross-roads where they will have
less impact on surrounding land uses and on traffic safety. Agriculture and forestry activities
will continue in this classification.
According to the Land Use Plan, the purpose of the `Conservation' class is two -fold.
First, this classification provides for the protection and long-term management of Pamlico
County's significant and irreplaceable natural systems. These areas have high environmental,
scenic, recreational, economic, and life-style values. Second, the classification helps the county
and its municipalities to mitigate the risks to life and property that would result from
development in these areas with wind and flooding. The Conservation Areas are generally
consistent with the areas evaluated as having the least suitability on the Land Suitability
Analysis.
Following the general approach of the current land use plan (1992), the conservation
classification is divided into the following four sub -classes that reflect the capabilities and
limitations of the county's natural systems:
Conservation I: estuarine and public trust waters
Conservation 11: estuarine shoreline preservation zone
Conservation III: coastal wetlands
Conservation IV: non -coastal wetlands
Each of these sub -categories has specific land use and development objectives and
policies. The `Conservation' area outlined on this tract pertains to Conservation II, III and IV.
Elements of each of these categories are found on this tract.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
The alternatives evaluated include a no -action alternative, an on-site alternative, and the
preferred project. Because the applicant has owned this tract for many years, no off-site
alternatives were evaluated.
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No -Action Alternative
The no -action alternative would keep the site in its current condition as a pine plantation.
Since the forestry road is in place, 2.70 acres of wetland impact would still occur with the no -
action alternative. Yet this alternative does not allow the applicant to utilize the road for their
chosen purpose or to gain access to the other upland island on the property. Therefore, this is not
considered a feasible alternative.
On -Site Alternative #1
The applicant evaluated the possibility of constructing two cabins on uplands located off
of the main road that bisects the tract. Cabins could be built on these uplands without disturbing
any wetlands. However, these uplands contain impoundments and there is no space available for
cabins. Furthermore, these uplands are located in the interior of the tract and the cabins would
not have views of the waterway. For these reasons, this is not considered an acceptable
alternative.
On -Site Alternative #2
In the original IP submittal, the applicant proposed to construct two small hunting cabins on
pilings in two separate upland islands located near Spring Creek, as in the preferred project
(Figure 7). An existing dirt forestry road would be used to provide access to one of the cabins
and a new road would be constructed through wetlands to access the other cabin. However, this
alternative included crossing a small area of coastal wetlands by constructing a bridge. During
the application review process, it was determined that a CAMA Major Permit would be needed
since this bridge would cross an Area of Environmental Concern. Mr. David Moye of the
Division of Coastal Management and Mr. Paul Farley of LMG recently determined that a small
non -tidal pocket existed adjacent to the proposed bridge location. Instead of constructing a
bridge over coastal wetlands, the proposed roadway alignment could be shifted to avoid this
AEC. The applicant decided to revise the site plan to avoid these important coastal resources.
Preferred Project
The preferred project consists of constructing two small hunting cabins on pilings in two
separate upland islands located near Spring Creek (Figure 7). The tract is owned by several
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different people and two cabins are needed to accommodate all of the owners' recreational
needs. An existing dirt forestry road will be utilized to provide access to one of the cabins. This
path was chosen because it is existing and would not require additional wetland impacts.
Another cabin will be built on a separate upland island located further southwest. To gain access
to this island, a new road that will be approximately 860 feet long must be constructed through
wetlands. The proposed road will intersect the existing road. Each cabin will be approximately
120' x 56' and the applicant will utilize on-site wastewater systems. These systems have already
been permitted (enclosed).
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The proposed project includes impacts to 3.79 acres of 404 wetlands needed to construct
roads that will provide access to two upland islands. Please note that 2.70 acres of these impacts
have already occurred from an existing forestry road that is part of a Forestry Management Plan
(Figure 7). Additionally, 0.13 acre of Zone 1 riparian buffer, and 0.15 acre of Zone 2 riparian
buffer will be disturbed.
Because one of the roads is already constructed and stabilized, there will be no secondary
impacts to adjacent wetlands or water quality through erosion or stormwater runoff. The
construction area of the new road will be stabilized using sediment and erosion control
techniques such as silt fencing. Areas of Environmental Concern have been avoided. Based on
data from the NC Natural Heritage Program, no threatened and endangered species or their
habitats will be impacted.
MITIGATION
To mitigate for the wetland impacts, the applicant proposes to restore 4.7 acres of wet
pine flat habitat on site by removing an existing road and filling roadside ditches. Please see the
enclosed mitigation plan for details. The proposed wetland mitigation is at a 1.24 to 1 ratio.
Because riparian buffer impacts are associated with a road and are under one-third of an acre, no
buffer mitigation is proposed.
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TIMBER MANAGEMENT PLAN

Timber Management Plan
Spring Creek Timber Company, LLC
Pamlico County, North Carolina
SUPERIOR LAND AND TIMBER CORPORATION
Post Office Box 12784 - New Bern, NC 28561 - Phone [phone]

To: Spring Creek Timber Company, LLC
Subject: Management Plan for the Spring Creek Timber Company, LLC Tract
Date: 6/ 8/04
I have completed the necessary field work to help you in managing the timber on the
properties.
Enclosed is the management plan for the Spring Creek Timber Company, LLC Tract in
Pamlico County. I hope that you will find this an informative document and helpful to
you in considering options for how to manage these properties.
The Spring Creek Timber Company, LLC Tract ranges from mature stands to young
stands. This range of stand ages lends itself to instituting a management regime that will
allow income from thinning and harvests at intervals from five to ten years on a repetitive
basis. This will insure that the property is working for you and gains are being realized.
Neither this nor any other management plan is set in stone and may change with time and
landowner objectives.
I hope that I may be of further service to you in implementing the recommendations
herein described. If any questions arise when reading this document, as always, feel free
to call me at the office [phone] or mobile [phone].
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Jere 'lis, R.F.

Table of Contents
Section
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General Overview Map
1
Introduction
2
General Site Description
2
Soils
2
Streams and Creeks
3
Soils Map
4
Roads and Ditches
5
Wildlife
5
Roads Map
6
Visual Quality
7
Diseases and Insects
7
Financial Incentives
8
Management Recommendations
9
Total Tract Management Map
10
FMU 1 Recommendations and Map
11
FMU 2 Recommendations and Map
12
FMU 3 Recommendations and Map
13
FMU 4 Recommendations and Map
14
FMU 5 Recommendations and Map
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Introduction
This document describes the resources present on the property, depicts the property's
natural resources, financial opportunities, and management potential and options. It is
my intent to produce an informative document to help the reader/owner to obtain an
understanding of the resources present along with management options to allow you to
make sound management decisions for the tracts now and in the future.
General Site Descriptions
The Spring Creek Timber Company, LLC tract is a 1,366 acre tract and is located in
eastern Pamlico County on what is known geographically as the Pamlico Surface. The
Pamlico Surface is separated from the Talbot Surface by the Minnesott Ridge, along
which North Carolina Highway 306 was built. The Minnesott Ridge was formed at the
edge of an ancient ocean and the Pamlico Surface was formed under this ancient ocean,
the Pamlico Sea. The tract is on a peninsula bounded to the north by Long Creek, to the
west by Spring Creek, to the south by Broad Creek and to the east by the mouth of Neuse
River and Pamlico Sound. The tract is approximately 2 miles from Florence on the
Whortonsville Road (SR 1327). The tracts are on nearly level land and range from 0 feet
above sea to 6 feet above sea level. This small variation in topography results in a
limited range of soils and associated geologic features.
Soils
The 2 major soil series found throughout the tract is Yonges loamy fine sand and
Stockade loamy fine sand. These soil types are nearly level and poorly to very poorly
drained. The Yonges soil type is in slightly higher positions than Stockade. The seasonal
high water table is very near or at the surface during wet periods. Both of these soil types
are used mainly for woodland. There is very good potential for timber growth on these
soils for pine species, oak species, sweetgum, and maple.
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Other minor soil types found on the property are Argent loam, Charleston loamy fine
sand, Hobucken muck and Stockade mucky loam. The Argent series is very similar to
Yonges and Stockade. Charleston soils are found along the edge of Spring Creek from
Whortonsville Road to Ives Creek. The Charleston soils are used mainly for cropland, but
in a few areas it is used for pasture or woodland. The Hobucken series And Stockade
mucky loam are similar soils. The Stockade mucky loam is found in the transitional area
from upland forest to marshland, with the Hobucken found in the marsh adjacent to the
creeks and rivers. They are in native vegetation (marsh areas) adapted to extreme
wetness, flooding and exposure to salt. These marshland areas are an important part of
the coastal ecosystem.
The soil types found on the Spring Creek Timber Company, LLC Tract are productive
soils for timber production, having site indices ranging from 95 to 105 for loblolly pine
for the areas that are currently in timber production. By comparison the lowest and
highest site index values for Pamlico County are 60 and 105. High yields are possible
with the proper management techniques and timing. The limiting factors on these soils
are seasonal wetness, flooding and ponding of water in depressions which limits the uses
for building sites, sanitary facilities and recreation. These limiting factors also affect the
use of equipment, which must be used in dry periods to avoid rutting and compaction of
the forest soil. On the next page is a soil series map showing location and size of each
soil series.
Streams and Creeks
There are a number of streams and creeks that border and flow out of the property. These
are Spring Creek, Ives Creek, Bryan Creek, Long Creek, Cow Gallus Creek, Swan Creek,
Maul Run and other unnamed blue -line streams (see blue -line streams on soils map, next
page). These creeks and streams are in the Neuse River Basin and are subject to the
Neuse -Tar -Pamlico Buffer rules and thus it is imperative to maintain the water quality.
Streamside Management Zones (SMZ's) should be established and maintained to protect
water quality and adhere to the Forest Practices Guidelines Related to Water Quality.

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Roads and Ditches
The tract has a network of roads that were established to aid in timber production and
removal. The roads have been poorly maintained over the years and are in need of
maintenance. The roads should be graded to provide a crown for watershed. Rock
should be placed in weak spots of the road to prevent degradation and increase passibility
for private vehicles. On the next page (pg. 6) is a map showing present roads and there
assigned number. There are also a set of proposed roads extending from the end of road
number 5. This road should be constructed to facilitate timber removal from this
peninsular area. This road will also serve to increase edge effect for wildlife and to act as
a firebreak during hot, dry summer months. It should be the same width as existing roads
with a spoil ditch to increase road drainage and for the use of the spoil in road building.
This tract has a network of drainage ditches that serve a twofold purpose. First, the
ditches were used for spoil for road building and secondly, to improve the site for timber
production and to lengthen harvest periods. These ditches were dug when International
Paper Company owned the property. Weyerhaeuser Company bought this property from
International Paper Company and did not maintain these ditches during their ownership.
These ditches have filled in over the years and are in need of cleaning to improve
drainage.
Wildlife
This tract has been under the past management of timber companies with the number one
goal being timber production. There has been minimal, if any, management for wildlife.
There is good potential to increase wildlife populations and diversity. There are
populations of white-tailed deer, turkey, squirrels and evidence of black bear. Migratory
waterfowl and songbirds are also present during times of the year. Proper management
techniques could provide habitat for other types of wildlife as well. Implementing a
burning regime in the thinned stands would provide habitat for bobwhite quail.
Management techniques should be discussed for desired species.
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Visual Quality
Aesthetics are an integral part of an outdoor experience. The pristine shoreline of Spring,
Ives and Bryan Creeks totals 4.7 miles. This area is best observed from a boat. The
shoreline should be an area of concern when conducting timber harvests to maintain the
pleasing views. Prescribed burns would enhance the aesthetics of the interior of the tract
by keeping the dense under story vegetation to a minimum and allowing views into the
timber stands.
Diseases and Insects
Pathogens and insects can degrade a forests beauty, health and productivity.
Unfortunately, Pamlico County is prone to attacks from Southern Pine Beetle
(Dendroctonus frontalis), fusiform rust (Cronartium quercum), and heart rot.
Pine beetles are a significant threat to some of the younger tracts that have high stocking
densities and are in need of first thinning. No active evidence of pine beetle attacks has
been found. The denser the stands of tree the more susceptible they are to a future
outbreak. High densities mean high competition levels amongst trees for sunlight, water
and nutrients. This high competition can reduce the health and vigor of individual trees
and whole stands, reducing the chance for them to ward off beetle attacks naturally.
Fusiform rust is caused by a fungus that results in gall and cankers on tree trunks and
limbs. Generally trees are resistant by 15 years old. Planting fusiform resistant seedlings
is the best method of control. Fusiform rust doesn't exist in large enough rates to pose a
problem to any of these tracts.
Heart rot exists in Pamlico County, but there has been little evidence of this disease found
on the property. This disease is caused by a variety of species of fungi and is impossible
to identify without the reproducing bodies. This disease generally spreads through tree
wounds and can become detrimental to very valuable, mature trees. Trees that are over
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mature, unproductive, and unhealthy are at the highest risk of contracting heart rot. This
risk is reduced, by keeping stands healthy and productive.
Financial Assistance
Cost -Share Programs
There is financial assistance available at both the state and the federal levels. Many of
these programs offer cost-sharing payments that reimburse landowners for timber
management activities and investments. The North Carolina Division of Forest Resources
offers the North Carolina Forest Development Program (FDP), which is a reforestation
cost-sharing program. This program provides the landowner with partial reimbursement
for the costs of site preparation, seedling purchases, tree planting, release of desirable
seedlings from competing vegetation, or any other work needed to establish a new forest.
The FDP will reimburse up to 40 % of the actual cost per acre or 40% of the going rate
for management practices within that region.
Other Programs
There are a myriad of other programs offered through the Department of Environmental
and Natural Resources. Some of these include conservation and wildlife easements that
pay you to conserve the land, improve wildlife habitat and improve water quality. The
programs mostly limit development on the land while allowing you full use for other
means such as recreational activities and timber management. More information about
these programs can be obtained from the local North Carolina Forest Service or the Soil
and Natural Resources Conservation office.

Management Recommendations
The following page is an aerial photograph / map of the Spring Creek, LLC tract showing
the stand types and other geographic features. The remainder of this management plan
separates each stand into its own forest management unit (FMU). The purpose of this
section is to give the landowner a summary of feasible management regimes and the
associated silvicultural options.
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The stands in FMU 1 are approximately 30 — 35 years of age. These stands were first
thinned under the ownership of Weyerhaeuser. The timber in this area should be second
thinned to promote growth and health. The thinning should be during dry periods to help
minimize rutting and soil compaction, which could harm residual trees.
This management area includes a peninsula that would benefit from road construction to
facilitate timber removal. This road would continue from the end of road #5 as shown in
the road map on page 6. Open ditching along the road should be implemented with spoil
being used in the roadbed.
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FMU 2
329 Acres
The stands in FMU 2 are approximately 30 — 35 years of age. These stands were first
thinned under the ownership of Weyerhaeuser. The timber in these areas should be clear-
cut and replanted. Clear cutting will help produce income for the owners as well as
establish areas for new forest regeneration. Site preparation will be needed in these areas.
It is recommended that the site be V -sheared, fertilized and bedded. This will provide the
best stand of trees for the future. This area of regeneration will also provide wildlife
habitat.
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FMU 3
185 Acres
The stands in FMU 3 are approximately 20 — 25 years of age. These stands were planted
under the ownership of Weyerhaeuser. These stands have not yet been first thinned
resulting in very high stand densities. This area should be thinned at the first opportunity
during dry weather to prevent rutting and damage of residual trees. The stand should be
thinned by removing every third row then side thinning to remove dead, deformed and
diseased trees. This will improve future growth by regulating stand density. This stand
should be checked five to seven years after first thinning to determine the need for second
thinning.
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FMU 4
34 Acres
This stand is on an "island" surrounded by marsh. The N.C. Forest Service has been
contacted about harvesting this area and recommends that it be during very dry periods
and only with the use of bridges and mats to minimize damage to marsh. If the stand is
harvested it should be flat planted by hand with loblolly to insure a successful stand of
trees for the future.
Another possibility for this area is to put it into a conservation program. This will provide
income from the selling of the easement while keeping the area in a natural state. Most
conservation easements allow passive types of use such as hunting, hiking, etc.
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Owner Address:P.O. Box 889
Owner Address(2):New Bern, NC 28563
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Property Address:2193 Whortonsville Road Initial Site
PIN:1-08-37(2) Wastewater System: Chambered System
Record #68411 (site 2) Long Term Acceptance Rate(GPD/SQFT):0.4
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"PAMLICO 12 TRACT"
WETLAND RESTORATION PLAN
RESTORATION OF ROAD #7
Prepared By:
Land Management Group, Inc.
PO Box 2522
Wilmington, NC 28403
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LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP INC.
Environmental Consultants
Prepared For:
Spring Creek Timber Company, LLC
Attn: Ken Williams
3313 Hwy 70 East
New Bern, NC 28560
November 2009

WETLAND RESTORATION PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................1
Background..................................................................................................................... l
Pre -restoration Site Conditions.......................................................................................1
Wetland Classification and Functions............................................................................2
Soils.................................................................................................................................2
VegetationCommunity...................................................................................................3
Prior Anthropogenic Impacts..........................................................................................3
AdjacentLand Use..........................................................................................................3
RESTORATION................................................................................................................3
PhysicalRestoration Plan...............................................................................................3
MONITORINGPLAN......................................................................................................5
AnnualReport Schedule.................................................................................................5
Restoration Monitoring...................................................................................................5
CONTINGENCYPLAN...................................................................................................6
RESTORATION IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE..................................................6
SUMMARY........................................................................................................................6
TABLES
1. PROPOSED SPECIES LIST FOR WETLAND RESTORATION OF
ROAD #7, PAMLICO #12
FIGURES
1. VICINITY MAP
2. USGS TOPOGRAPHIC QUADRANGLE
3. NRCS SOIL SURVEY
4. NAPP AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
5. MITIGATION PLAN OVERVIEW
APPENDIX A. SITE PHOTOS
APPENDIX B. SCOPE & EFFECT GUIDE
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Pamlico #12
Wetland Restoration Plan
Restoration of Road #7
Introduction
I Background
In 2006, Spring Creek Timber Company, LLC, constructed a forestry road within the
Pamlico #12 tract and impacted 2.7 acres of 404 wetland habitat. Because the road was
constructed under a forestry plan and because best management practices were utilized, they
were exempt from 404/401 permitting and mitigation requirements. However, Spring Creek
Timber Company, LLC has proposed to change the primary use of the road from forestry to an
access road for a hunting cabin. In addition, they wish to construct another road for recreational
purposes. Because impacts are no longer related solely for the purpose of timber management,
the road is subject to the "recapture clause" of section 404(f) wetland guidelines. Section
404/401 permits and adequate mitigation are necessary. Total impacts are to 3.79 acres of 404
wetlands. The applicant has submitted an Individual Permit application to the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, NC Division of Water Quality, and NC Division of Coastal Management.
This restoration plan proposes removing an existing forestry road (Road #7), filling
adjacent ditches, and planting the restored area with native wetland species. This will restore
approximately 4.7 acres of wetlands. Monitoring of the project will take place for three years
following the restoration activities to determine overall project success.
II Pre -restoration Site Conditions
The tract is located off of Whortonsville Road in Pamlico County, adjacent to Spring
Creek (Figure 1). Several creeks form boundaries of the tract. Broad Creek and two of its
tributaries (Pittman Creek and Green Creek) form portions of the tract's southern boundary and
Spring Creek and Long Creek form its northern boundary. Additionally, Burton Creek and the
tip of Green Creek extend into the southern part of the site.
The site is comprised of a pine plantation that was started by Weyerhaeuser Company
several decades ago. There are several dirt logging roads located throughout the tract, most are
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approximately 20' wide. Surrounding land use currently consists of undeveloped silvicultural
land or other pine plantations (Figure 4).
IIL Wetland Classification and Functions
Much of the southeastern North Carolina coastal plain, including this tract, is underlain
by an extensive Pleistocene marine terrace that is flat and poorly to very poorly drained.
Saturated conditions produced by this terrace have driven the development of hydric soils and
large interstream divide wetlands. Many of these wetland ecosystems are classified
hydrogeomorphically as flats. These ecosystems receive precipitation as their sole water source
and lose water primarily by evapotranspiration with overland flow and gradual seepage to the
underlying aquifer. Soils of wet flats can be either histosol or mineral. Flats with organic soil
are dominated by bay type vegetation (e.g. Magnolia virginiana, Persea borbonia, Ilex spp.,
Lyonia spp.) while mineral soil flats tend to be dominated by pine species (e.g. Pinus taeda).
Restoration at the Pamlico #12 tract will re-establish 4.7 acres of non-riverine wet pine
and mixed hardwood flat forest habitat to replace the wetlands that were impacted from the
construction of a road. The goal is to provide for functional restoration via re-establishment of
characteristic hydrology and vegetative assemblages. By re-establishing these criteria, wetland
functions such as nutrient cycling and removal, sediment retention, and water storage will be
realized on the tract. In addition to the restoration, there will be 3.3 acres of wetland
enhancement.
IV. Soils
The soils of the project area are mostly comprised of the Stockade soil series (Figure 3).
These soils are very poorly drained and possess a clay layer from 11 inches to 36 inches which is
restrictive to percolation of precipitation into surrounding surficial aquifers. The drainage
restrictions present in these soils allow them to retain wetland hydrology almost year round
through the retention of precipitation and without any additional input from surrounding stream
systems.
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V. Vegetation Community
Prior to mechanized impacts, uplands supported mostly planted loblolly pine (Pinus
taeda) with scattered sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) and red maple (Acer rubrum).
Wetlands supported loblolly pine, pond pine (Pinus serotina), red maple, wax myrtle (Morella
cerifera), and red bay (Persea borbonia). These species are indicative of the non-riverine wet
pine and mixed hardwood flat forest habitat.
VI. Prior Anthropogenic Impacts
Several thousand linear feet of a forest road system and concurrent ditches are currently
in place. These roads and ditches are not in violation of standards set by DWQ or the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. These features provide site access for forestry applications.
VII. Adjacent Land Use
The land use in the surrounding area consists of undeveloped land or other pine
plantations. There is no residential or commercial development in the vicinity of the project
area.
Restoration
I. Physical Restoration Plan
Restoration activities at the Pamlico #12 tract will restore a total of 4.7 acres of
hardwood/pine flat (Figure 5). At present, the existing fill road measures 30' in width and has
two borrow ditches on either side. These ditches currently have a lateral effect to drain up to 35'
adjacent to their position. This drainage effect was based on information obtained from the
North Carolina Scope and Effect Guide (NRCS, 1998; Appendix B). The Stockade soil series in
this region is considered to be non -sandy. Although the roadside ditches are approximately 2.5
feet deep, they were found to contain approximately 1 foot of standing water during a recent site
visit. Therefore, an overall depth of 1.5 feet was used in the calculations. Based on this
information, the ditches have a lateral drainage effect of between 35 and 65 feet. A conservative
value of 35 feet was used in this mitigation plan.
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Restoration of Road #7 will commence with the removal of all fill material and grading
to original contours, which will directly restore 1.4 acres of wetlands. The plan calls for the
filling of the two lateral ditches with slightly raised berms at the low end to prevent
coastal/estuarine waters from overland flow that could reach the planted seedlings during high
spring and wind tide events. Because of the 35' lateral drainage effect of the ditches, their filling
will result in 3.3 acres of wetland restoration. It is anticipated that another 3-4 acres of adjacent
wetland will be enhanced.
Typical non-riverine wet hardwood forest vegetation such as swamp chestnut oak
(Quercus michauxii), laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia), and black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) will be
planted along with shrubs such as wax myrtle (Morella cerifera), red bay (Persea palustrus) and
pond pine (Pinus serotina). The typical shrub vegetation will mimic vegetation already found on
site. Planting of the species will occur during the dormant season (Winter 2010).
The table below lists the available species for planting. The total represents a planting
density of 500 stems per acre, which achieves the project objectives and allows for considerable
seedling mortality.
Table 1: Proposed Species List for Wetland Restoration of Road #7, Pamlico #12
Common Name
Scientific Name
Quantity
Laurel Oak
Quercus laurifolia
400
Swamp Chestnut Oak
Quercus michauxii
500
Black Gum
Nyssa sylvatica
400
Pond Pine
Pinus serotina
500
Wax Myrtle
Morella cerifera
400
Red Bay
Persea palustris
200
Total
2,400
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Monitoring Plan
L Annual Report Schedule
All restoration monitoring will be conducted for three years or until deemed successful,
whichever is longer. Annual reports will be submitted to the USACE and DWQ no later than
November 30th of the following year. Each report will include a narrative summarizing the
findings of the monitoring. Vegetative and hydrologic data will also be included to document
conditions of the restored area over the course of the year. Photographs will be incorporated to
illustrate the evolution of site soil and vegetative communities.
IT Restoration Monitoring
Hydrologic Monitoring
Filling of ditches in wetlands precludes the necessity of hydrologic monitoring as it
removes the transport mechanism for the existing water volume causing retention times to
increase within the area. The two ditches that were dug displaced small amounts of water due to
the shallow depth and narrow channel width.
In order to demonstrate the restored hydrology, two shallow automated groundwater
monitoring wells will be installed as shown in Figure 5. One of these wells will be located
perpendicular to the existing ditches to document hydrologic activity in both wetland and upland
habitats. The second will be installed in a non -impacted area. Groundwater levels will be
recorded daily. The success criterion will be the establishment and maintenance of a static water
table which closely mirrors the levels recorded in the reference well.
Vegetation Monitoring
While the primary success criterion for the restoration will be based on hydrology,
vegetation community development will also be monitored. A vegetation monitoring study will
include three 0.10 -acre circular plots, which will be randomly selected throughout the restored
area. The number of acceptable volunteer species and planted individuals will be quantified.
Overall, survivorship must meet or exceed 320 stems per acre by the end of the monitoring
period for the project to be deemed successful.
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Contingency Plan
In the event that the hydrology and vegetation success criteria are not fulfilled, a
contingency plan will be implemented. The contingency plan will require consultation with all
regulatory agencies if success is not achieved during the monitoring period. Sample contingency
measures may include selective re -grading or replanting. Recommendations for further activities
will be implemented and monitored until the hydrology and vegetation accurately represent the
reference site and meet or exceed regulatory statutes.
Restoration Implementation Schedule
Restoration planting will occur in the winter of 2010 pending the approval of this plan.
Groundwater and vegetation monitoring of the restoration site will begin after the earth work and
plantings are complete and will continue for the duration of the project. Annual vegetation
monitoring will be conducted in the spring of each year following planting and will continue
until deemed successful by the USACE.
Summary
A 4.7 acre restoration plan of Road #7 is proposed as remediation for the 3.79 acres of
wetland impacts from new and existing access roads. The plan will provide for a functional
restoration via re-establishment of characteristic hydroperiod and vegetative communities. Earth
work will restore contours to their original grades and 2,400 stems will be planted. The target
stem density (for planted and characteristic volunteer species) will be 320 stems/acre by the
completion of the last year of monitoring. It is anticipated that the native seed bank within the
ditch spoil piles and stripping windrows will germinate via seed and sucker sprouts once this
material is spread over top of the regraded areas. If the target species diversity and density are
not met, contingency plans will be developed in conjunction with NCDENR and USACOE,
ensuring a successful restoration project.
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APPENDIX B. SCOPE AND EFFECT GUIDE

NRCS Southeast Coastal States Wetlands Team June 1998
North Carolina Scope & Effect Guide
This scope and effect guide has been developed in order to provide fast, uniform,
and relatively accurate information on the affects of drainage ditches on soil saturation.
The material is based upon using soil properties to group soil series into similar
categories and using a scope and effect equation for analysis. The scope and effect
calculation shows the distance from the ditch to the zone still meeting the wetland
hydrology criteria. This distance is referred to as the lateral effect distance, or simply
lateral effect. The zone between the ditch and the calculated lateral effect distance does
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calculated distance for each ditch depth and soil grouping is shown in table format, as
follows.
The specific soils properties of interest are the hydraulic conductivity (k) and the
drainable porosity (f) of each soil series on the North Carolina hydric soils list. The
hydraulic conductivity is shown, by layer, for each series in the SOILS 5 data file. The
drainable porosity of the soil series is a calculated quantity which is determined by
running the MUUF (Map Unit User File) computer program to obtain the drainable water
volume at a specific water table depth and dividing by the depth. For the purposes of the
Scope & Effect Guide, the drainable porosities of interest are the values calculated for 15
cm (6 in) and 30 cm (12 in) water table depths. The hydraulic conductivities are
determined for each soil series by using a diagnostic layer, which is typically the layer
from immediately beneath the surface to approximately 30 inches and using the midpoint
of the shown range (i.e. 4 inches/hour for the range 2 - 6).
The soil groupings were originally based upon the soil texture of the diagnostic
layer. From the original grouping, sample calculations were made and compared to
calculations using the average values of the groupings. This allowed the groups to be
refined using more specific information (conductivities and drainable porosities). The
groups were separated at breaking points between lateral effect distances from sample
calculations. The groupings were complicated by the affect of the soil properties on the
lateral effect distances. The lateral effect is higher with higher conductivities, but the
lateral effect is also higher with lower drainable porosity. Four groups seemed to emerge
from the data.
A) k < 0.4 inches/hour and f >_ 0.1
B) 0.4<_ k <_ 1.3 inches/hour and f >_ 0.1
OR
k < 0.4 inchesihour and f < 0.1
C) 0.4 <_ k <_ 1.3 inches/hour and f< 0.1
D) k > 1.3 inches/hour
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NRCS Southeast Coastal States Wetlands Team June 1998
These groupings were further subdivided based upon hydrology criteria as defined
in the NFSAM (527.4 Wetland Hydrology Criteria) and broken into sandy surface
textures and non -sandy surface textures. For the sandy group, the surface texture needed
to be S (sand), FS (fine sand), or COS (coarse sand) within 6 inches of the surface.
This category of soil groups was based upon the saturation within 6 inches of the surface
for 14 consecutive days criterion for the calculations. All other surface textures
(including LS, loamy sand, and LFS, loamy fine sand) were included in the category
using the saturation within 12 inches of the surface for 14 consecutive days criterion.
The multiple depths for saturation has created several cases where a given soil series has
to be listed in both groupings, and the correct surface texture must be determined in order
to use the groupings as designed.
Group soil properties were determined by averaging the individual soil properties
within each group. The group properties were then used to run the van Schilfgaarde
equation for a series of differing ditch depths to calculated the corresponding lateral effect
distances (see EFH Ch. 19, Scope & Effect Equations, and Hydrology Tools for Wetland
Determinations course manual). The soil properties were varied by group, the ditch depth
was varied by the run within each group, the depth of drawdown was varied by cateCI
gory
(sandy surface versus non -sandy) and all the other inputs were held constant. The
constant inputs are as follow:
Depth to the Impermeable Layer -- 10 ft
Time -- 14 days
Effective Radius of Drain -- 12 inches
The values used for the group soil properties are as follow:
Non -Sandy Category
Group A
k = 0.13 inches/hour, f = 0.120
Group B
k = 0.50 inches/hour, f = 0.088
Group C
k = 1.07 inchesihour, f = 0.036
Group D
k = 8.15 inchesihour, f = 0.079
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Sandy Category
Group A
No soils in group
Group B
k = 0.77 inches/hour, f = 0.081
Group C
k = 1.30 inches/hour, f = 0.070
Group D
k = 13.83 inches/hour, f = 0.116
Notes:
1) Site specific information is preferable for delineation purposes.
2) The time factor may be adjusted in the future to account for local -rowing season
information.
3) This procedure assumes surface drainage is sufficient to remove ponding in the area
bein- evaluated. Use Kirkham's equation to evaluate ponding.
4) Site specific scope & effect calculations may be performed using an internet site
developed by the NRCS Wetland Science Institute. The address is as follows:
http://www.sedlab.olemiss.edu/java/tools-java.html
5) Use of the internet site requires the user to provide site specific data and to have an
understanding of the uses and limitations of scope & effect equations.
6) Drainable porosity values can be calculated using the MUUF computer program.
MUUF and the soil input data may be found at the following internet site:
ftp://ftp.wcc.nres.usda.gov/water_m-t/muuf/
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MRCS Southeast Coastal States Wetlands Team
Non- Sandy Category
Group A
Dare
Kinkora
Pettigrew
Pungo
Group B
Argent
Armenia
Backbay
Bayboro
Bethera
Bladen
Bohicket
Byars
Cape Fear
Capers
Chastain
Chickahominy
Dorovan
Elkton
Hemphill
Hobonny
Icaria
Leaf
Leaksville
Lenoir
Meggett
Picture
Ponzer
Roanoke
Roper
Routon
Stockade
Tawcaw
Trebloc
Una
Wasda
Wilbanks
Worsham
Soil Series Groupings
June 1998
*Sandy and Fine Sandy surface textures included in next category
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June 1998
Grow C
Acredale
Axis
B allahack
Bibb *
Brookman
Chatuge
Chenneby
Chewacla
Chowan
Coxville
Delcomb
Deloss
Fallingston
Fortescue
Galvez
Grantham
Grifton
Hatboro
Hobcaw
Hyde
Kinston
Liddell
Lumbee
McColl
Niuckalee
Myatt
Nawney
Nimmo
Othello
Pantego
Paxville
Pelham
Perquimans
Pocomoke
Portsmouth
Rains *
Toisnot
Tomotley
Tuckerman
Weeksville
Wehadkee
Weston
Yonges *Sandy and Fine Sandy surface textures included in next category
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NRCS Southeast Coastal States Wetlands Team
Group D
Arapahoe
Belhaven
Cartecay
Carteret
Conaby
Croatan
Currituck
Duckston
Englehard
Hobucken
Johnston
Lafitte
Leon *
Mascotte*
Masontown
Mattamuskeet
Murville
Nakina *
Nikwasi
Osier *
Pamlico
Pasquotank
Plummer *
Rutledge *
Scuppernog
Stono
Sylva
Torhunta
Toxaway
Woodington
Wysocking
June 1998
*Sandy and Fine Sandy surface textures included in next category

NRCS Southeast Coastal States Wetlands Team June 1998
Sandy Category
Group A
no soils
Grout) B
Bibb .
Meggett
Pelham
Stockade
Group C
Olustee
Rains
Group D
Carteret
Duckston
Immokalee
Leon
Lynn Haven
Mascotte
Murville
Nakina
Osier
Plummer
Rutledge
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Lateral Effect Distances
Non -Sandy Category
Group A
Ditch Depth (feet) Lateral Effect (feet)
1 15
2 25
3 35
4 40
5 45
Group B
Ditch Depth (feet)
Lateral Effect (feet)
1
35
2
65
3
85
4
95
5
105
Groui) C
Ditch Depth (feet)
Lateral Effect (feet)
1
80
2
150
3
195
4
225
5
245
Group D
Ditch Depth (feet)
Lateral Effect (feet)
1
155
2
280
3
360
4
415
5
460
June 1998

NRCS Southeast Coastal States Wetlands Team
Sandy Category
Group A -- no soil series
Group B
Ditch Depth (feet)
Lateral Effect (feet)
1
90
2
130
3
165
4
185
5
205
Group C
Ditch Depth (feet)
Lateral Effect (feet)
1
130
2
185
3
230
4
260
5
!285
Group D
Ditch Depth (feet)
Lateral Effect (feet)
1
335
2
480
3
585
4
665
5
725
June 1998
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