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Baseline Monitoring Report

Longhorn Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site
Randolph County, NC

DMS Project No. 100114
DMS Contract Number: 7866
DWR Project Number: 2019-0681

Randleman Lake Watershed
Cape Fear River Basin
HUC 03030003
RFP #16-007703

Prepared For:
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699‐1652

Baseline Monitoring Report

Longhorn Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site
Randolph County, NC

DMS Project No. 100114
DMS Contract Number: 7866
DWR Project Number: 2019‐0681

Randleman Lake Watershed
Cape Fear River Basin
HUC 03030003

PREPARED FOR:
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699‐1652

PREPARED BY:
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
604 Macon Place
Raleigh, North Carolina
Authorized Representative: Mr. Kevin Yates
Phone: 919‐624‐6901

This Mitigation Plan has been written in conformance with the requirements of the following: NCAC rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295, effective November 1, 2015 and Nutrient Offsets Payments Rule 15A
NCAC 02B. 0240, amended effective September 1, 2010 and DWR – 1998. Methodology and Calculations
for determining Nutrient Reductions associated with Riparian Buffer Establishment.

These documents govern DMS operations and procedures
for the delivery of compensatory mitigation.

Contributing Staff:
Kevin Yates, Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
Christian Preziosi, Land Management Group
Wes Fryar, Land Management Group
Kim Williams, Land Management Group
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Clearwater Mitigation Solutions
604 Macon Pl.
Raleigh, NC 27604
919-624-6901
CLEARWATER MITIGATION SOLUTIONS
June 29, 2020
Mr. Jeremiah Dow
NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services
217 W. Jones Street, Suite 3000
Raleigh, NC 27603
Re: Longhorn As-Built / MY0 (DMS Project No. 100114)
Response to Comments
Dear Mr. Dow,
Please find below the response to comments on the Longhorn Buffer As-Built / MY0 provided by
DMS dated June 23, 2020:
1.Table of Contents – The report only contains a Figure 8, but Figures 8A and 8B are listed.
Please correct.
Re: Corrected.
2.Figure 9 – Please add installed fencing to this map.
Re: Installed fencing has been added to Figure 9.
3.Table 1 – Please show buffer credits to three (3) decimal places.
Re: Buffer Credits have been shown to three decimal places on Table 1.
4.Table 4 – We recommend rounding “Stems per ACRE” to the nearest whole number.
Re: Stems per Acre have been rounded to the nearest whole number on Table 4.
5.General – We recommend renumbering the Tables in the order they appear in the report
(i.e.the current Table 3 would be Table 1, etc).
Re: Noted. Tables 1 and 2 are described in the report before Table 3, just not shown in
the text, so we left them as currently listed in the Table of Contents.
6.Electronic – Please provide DMS with the vegetation plot shapefile(s).
Re: Provided.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions at 919-624-6901.
Sincerely,
Kevin Yates
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Mitigation Project Summary ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Project Goals .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Pre-Construction Site Conditions .............................................................................................. 2
2.0. Determination of Credits ................................................................................................................. 2
3.0. Baseline Summary ........................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Planting Preparation .................................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Riparian Area Restoration and Enhancement Activities .......................................................... 4
4.0 Baseline Monitoring and Performance Criteria .............................................................................. 5
4.1 Vegetation .................................................................................................................................. 5
4.2 Photo Reference Stations .......................................................................................................... 5
4.3 Visual Assessments .................................................................................................................... 5
4.4 Annual Reporting of Performance Criteria ............................................................................... 5
4.5 Maintenance and Contingency Plans ........................................................................................ 6
5.0 References ........................................................................................................................................ 6
LIST OF FIGURES, TABLES, AND APPENDICES
Figure 1 ....................................................................................................................................... Vicinity Map
Figure 2 ................................................................................................................................. Watershed Map
Figure 3 .................................................................................... USGS Glenola 7.5 Minute Topographic Map
Figure 4 ..................................................................................................................... NC DOT QL2 LiDAR Map
Figure 5 .................................................................................................... Randolph County NRCS Soil Survey
Figure 6 .......................................................................................................... 1998 NAPP Aerial Photography
Figure 7 .......................................................................................... 2016 Aerial with Conservation Easement
Figure 8 ................................................................................................................... Mitigation Plan Overview
Figure 9 ............................................................................................................. Current Condition Plan View
Table 1. ....................................................................................................... Buffer Project Attributes
Table 2. ............................................................................................ Buffer Project Areas and Assets
Table 3 ......................................................................................................................... Planting Plan
Table 4 ............................................................................................. Planted and Total Stem Counts
Appendix A. ............................................................................................................... Figures/Tables
Appendix B................................................................................... Veg Data/Veg Plot Photos/Photo Stations
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1.0 Mitigation Project Summary
The Longhorn Riparian Buffer Restoration Project (“the Site”) is a buffer restoration project located in
Randolph County, approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the Town of Sophia, North Carolina and
approximately 9 miles south of High Point (NC). The property is situated just east of NC Highway 311 and
is bounded to the south by Marlboro Church Road (refer to Figure 1). The Longhorn Buffer Mitigation Site
is located within the Muddy Creek 12-digit HUC (030300030106) of the Randleman Lake watershed (Figure
2). The buffer restoration and enhancement areas are located along an unnamed tributary (UT) of Bob
Branch and drainages that flow directly into Randleman Lake Reservoir approximately 2 river miles
downstream (refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4). Prior to project completion, the Site was surrounded by areas
managed for cattle production and lacked existing forested buffer along a majority of the streams and
pond dissecting the site. The Site is expected to generate 376,644.994 riparian buffer credits (BMU).
The Site is located within Hydologic Unit Code (HUC) 030300003010060 and North Carolina Department
of Water Resources (NC DWR) Sub-Basin 03-04-07. The buffer mitigation site consists of one stream reach
(A1) and an in-line pond (P1) as illustrated in Figure 8. Reach A1 is a perennial stream that flows from the
in-line pond (P1) to the north and into Bob Branch approximately 1,300 lf downstream. Bob Branch has a
NC DEQ surface water classification as a WS-IV* waterbody.

1.1 Project Goals
The main goals of the project are to provide high quality compensatory mitigation for authorized riparian
buffer impacts credited through the NC DMS in-lieu-fee program and occurring within the Randleman
Lake Watershed by creating a riparian corridor and restoring the historic riparian buffer. The project
addresses the watershed goals identified in the Cape Fear River Basin Restoration Plan (RBRP) (NC EEP,
2010). These goals include:
● Removal of non-point source pollution (including nitrogen, phosphorous, and fecal bacteria)
resulting from current land-use practices (principally cattle pasture);
● Reduction of sediment run-off/sediment loading to creek waters resulting from cattle hoof
shear, bank instability, and lack of riparian buffer woody vegetation;
● Increased floodwater attenuation;
● Enhancement and protection of stream ecology and aquatic/semi-aquatic habitats; and
● Enhancement and protection of terrestrial habitats along stream terraces and hillside slopes.
These goals will be achieved via the restoration and protection of riparian buffers and adjacent riparian
areas along an unnamed tributary of Bob Branch (which flows east into Randleman Lake Reservoir).
Specific objectives of the proposed project to achieve the desired goals include:
● Conversion of existing cattle pasture into wooded riparian buffer and wooded riparian areas
along the existing stream channel and pond via planting of characteristic hardwood species and
installation of cattle-exclusion fencing;
● Reduction of stream bank instability via woody stem plantings (i.e. increased woody root
material) and cattle exclusion fencing;
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● Ensuring diffuse flow and increased surface roughness throughout the buffer mitigation area;
● Establishment of a conservation easement to protect the riparian buffer restoration site in
perpetuity; and
● Invasive species management (as needed) during monitoring period.

Ancillary benefits of the proposed riparian buffer and adjacent riparian area restoration effort include:
• Increase of organic material as food for invertebrate, fish and wildlife;
• Supply of woody debris that provides increased niche habitat for fish, invertebrates and
amphibians;
• Reduction of sunlight reaching the stream and modulation of surface water temperatures; and
• Floodwater attenuation via temporary storage, interception and slow releases from heavy rains.

1.2 Pre-construction Site Conditions

The project includes 20.81 acres of mostly open cattle pasture with one stream reach (A1) and an in-line
pond (P1) which drains to Bob Branch. An additional 0.89-acres was added to the project area to include
the pond dam within the conservation easement and will be reflected in an amendment to the
Conservation Easement Plat. The Site has historically been managed for agricultural and cattle production.
Site drainage and hydrology have been historically altered via the impoundment of waters. Based upon
a review of available aerial photography, the tributary was impounded in the early 1970s (between 1970
and 1973). A portion of the site was in cropland as early as 1948. The remaining land was cleared and
converted to agricultural production in the 1950s.

The buffer mitigation site consists of one stream reach (A1) and an in-line pond (P1) as illustrated in Figure
8. Reach A1 is a perennial stream that flows from the in-line pond (P1) to the north and into Bob Branch.
There is approximately 625 lf of stream associated with Reach A1 within the proposed buffer easement
area. Pond (P1) is an in-line pond that is approximately 5.3-acres and lies entirely within the proposed
conservation easement area.

The stream reach (A1) and an in-line pond (P1) have been restored as a forested riparian buffer to 200-ft
(approximately 12.73 acres) while approximately 0.40 acres of partially forested areas are considered
suitable for buffer enhancement. An additional 0.21 acres of existing, wooded riparian area will be
enhanced as cattle exclusion fencing will be installed around the conservation easement boundary. As
indicated above, an amendment to the Conservation Easement Plat to include the pond dam will be
provided to NCDMS and NCDWR following recordation. The project attributes are listed in Table 1, located
in Appendix A.

2.0 Determination of Credits
On June 19th, 2019, Ms. Katie Merritt of the Division of Water Resources (DWR) performed an
evaluation of surface water features and adjacent riparian areas within the proposed mitigation
site for the determination of riparian buffer mitigation pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295
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(effective November 1, 2015). Based upon this evaluation, DWR determined that areas within
200 ft of Reach A-1 and Pond P-1 are eligible for buffer credit. Inclusive of this area are
approximately 12.73 acres of non-forested restoration site per 15A NCAC 02B 0.0295 (n). In
addition, 0.40 acres of partially forested areas are considered suitable for buffer enhancement per 15A
NCAC 02B 0.0295 (n) (i.e. areas classified such that the establishment of woody stems (i.e., tree or shrub
species) will maximize nutrient removal and other buffer functions).

In addition to buffer restoration and enhancement on subject streams, per the Consolidated Buffer
Mitigation Rules (15 A NCAC 02B 0.0295 (o)), alternative mitigation is proposed on the site in the form of:
1) enhancement of grazing areas adjacent to streams. The project is in compliance with these rules as it
meets the following criteria:

Enhancement of Grazing Areas Adjacent to Streams (15A NCAC 02B 0.0295 (o)(6)):

Buffer credit at a 2:1 ratio shall be available for an applicant or mitigation provider who proposes
permanent exclusion of grazing livestock that otherwise degrade the stream and riparian zone through
trampling, grazing, or waste deposition by fencing the livestock out of the stream and its adjacent buffer.

An additional 0.21 acres of existing, wooded riparian area will be enhanced as cattle exclusion fencing will
be installed around the conservation easement boundary.

There are no known site constraints that would impede or adversely affect the restoration, enhancement,
and preservation of riparian buffer within the recorded easement area. Diffuse flow of runoff will be
maintained in the riparian buffer.
Mitigation credits are presented in Table 2 and Figure 8 in Appendix A and are based upon the
conservation easement survey.

3.0 Baseline Summary
The project team restored high quality riparian buffers along all unnamed tributaries and an in-line pond
within the Site. The project design ensured that no adverse impacts to wetlands of existing riparian buffers
occurred during implementation. Refer to Figure 8 for the conceptual design of the project. Details of the
restoration activity that occurred follows in the sections below.
3.1 Planting Preparation
Based upon pre-project assessment of compaction within the proposed planting areas, all areas targeted
for vegetative plantings within the buffer restoration project were ripped to reduce compaction and to
enhance microtopography. Spot spraying of herbicide was initiated for control of invasive species within
the restoration, enhancement and preservation areas (i.e. Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), Multiflora
rose (Rosa multiflora, Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), and Chinese tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus
altissima)). Treatment areas are depicted on Figure 9. The existing 84-ft pond spillway was stabilized prior
to planting. The spillway was widened to approximately 10-feet and tapered down to 6-feet. The side
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slopes were lined with coir fiber matting, and the bottom of the spillway lined with rip-rap. Appropriate
erosion control measures were implemented before, during, and after the spillway maintenance to
prevent sediment loss into downstream waters. No other site preparation occurred. No observed drain
tiles were observed prior to, or during, construction and planting and no other land disturbance was
needed to maintain diffuse flow as required.
3.2 Riparian Area Restoration and Enhancement Activities
The conservation easement boundary was marked using 6-inch diameter treated post buried 2 feet,
standing 5 feet above the ground surface, within the pasture. Woven wire fencing with a top strand of
barbed wire was installed along the entire easement boundary. One pedestrian access gate was installed
for future monitoring and access. Three 12-ft wide gates were installed in appropriate locations to allow
cattle to exit in case they were to breach the fence and enter the conservation easement. The easement
boundary was marked with standard yellow Conservation Area signs, per the 01/23/14 NCDMS Boundary
Marking Standards.

The planting plan consisted of the planting at least four hardwood species on a density of approximately
538 stems per acre. Species selection and distribution were matched closely to micro-site hydrologic and
edaphic conditions and include species characteristic of riparian assemblages in the watershed. In other
words, species more tolerant of poorly drained soils (i.e. river birch, green ash, and willow oak) were
planted within lower landscape positions generally consisting of the Chewacla and Wedhakee soil series
while species characteristically occurring in better drained soils (Wynott-Enon complex) will be planted in
higher landscape positions (i.e. hillside slopes). The selected native trees are well-suited to the site-specific
conditions of the property to promote high survivorship rates. No one tree species planted was greater
than 50% of the established stems. Site planting was conducted on April 1st, 2020 by Carolina Silvics, Inc.
and supervised by project managers from both Clearwater Mitigation Solutions and Land Management
Group.
Table 3 summarizes the planting plan for the Longhorn mitigation site.

Table 3. Planting Plan1
1Note the planted area includes approximate 0.74 acres of conservation area. While no credit is proposed for this area, it was
planted per the same specifications (species density and composition) as those contained within final, approved mitigation plan.

Common Name Scientific Name % Composition Acreage Quantity
American Sycamore Plantanus occidentalis 30 3.94 2,119
Yellow Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera 25 3.28 1,766
River Birch Betula nigra 25 3.28 1,766
Willow Oak Quercus phellos 15 1.97 1,060
Green Ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica 5 0.66 353
Total N/A 100 13.13 7,064
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4.0 Baseline Monitoring and Performance Criteria
Annual Monitoring will be conducted during the growing season for a period of five years. The report will
include all information required by DMS monitoring guidelines including photographs, plot locations, and
documentation of existing species density and composition. Monitoring will be performed in accordance
with the Consolidated Mitigation Buffer Rule (15A NCAC 02B .0295) and current DMS standards. The
performance criteria for the Site follows approved performance criteria presented in the guidance
documents outlined in the Consolidated Buffer Rule (15A NCAC 02B .0295). Performance criteria will be
evaluated throughout the five-year post-construction monitoring.

4.1 Vegetation
The final vegetative success criteria will be the survival of 260 planted stems per acre in the riparian buffer
at the end of the required monitoring period (Monitoring Year (MY) 5). Vegetative monitoring included
the establishment of eleven (11) permanent plots consistent with the Carolina Vegetation Survey (CVS)
protocol Level 2 (version 4.2) (refer to Figure 9 for plot locations). Reference photos of the vegetation
plots and Site were taken at each predetermined photo point location. Appendix B includes the baseline
(MY0) vegetation plot photographs and the planted and total stem counts (Table 4). Any vegetative
problem areas in the site will be noted and reported in each monitoring report. Vegetative problem areas
may include areas that either lack vegetation or include populations of exotic vegetation. Monitoring
reports will identify any contingency measures that may need to be employed to remedy site deficiencies.

4.2 Photo Reference Stations
Permanent photo stations were established across the project area in order to document site stability for
five years post construction. Markers were established and located with GPS equipment so that the same
locations and view directions on the Site are photographed each year. Photo reference stations are shown
on Figure 9 and photos are included in Appendix B.

4.3 Visual Assessments
Visual assessments will be performed annually during the five-year monitoring period. Problem areas of
vegetative health will be noted and areas of concern will be mapped, photographed, and documented in
the subsequent annual monitoring report. Problem areas that are found will be re-evaluated in each
subsequent monitoring event.

4.4 Annual Reporting Of Performance Criteria
Monitoring reports will be prepared in the fall of each monitoring year utilizing the NCDMS Riparian Buffer
and Nutrient Offset Buffer Baseline and Annual Monitoring Report Template (ver. 2.0) (May 2017).
Monitoring reports will be submitted to NCDMS by December 31st of the current monitoring year. The
monitoring period will occur five years post-construction or until the performance criteria have been met.
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4.5 Maintenance and Contingency Plans
Any problem areas in the Site will be noted and reported in each monitoring report. Vegetative problem
areas may include areas that either lack vegetation or include populations of exotic vegetation.
Monitoring reports will identify any contingency measures that may need to be employed to remedy site
deficiencies. For instance, invasive vegetation management may be needed if exotic species volunteer
into the site. If it is determined that the Site’s ability to achieve the performance standards are
jeopardized, staff members of NCDMS/NCDWR will be notified and an adaptive management plan will be
developed to address these issues.

5.0 References
Lee, Michael T. Peet, Robert K., Steven D. Wentworth, Thomas R. 2008. CVS-EEP Protocol for Recording
Vegetation Version 4.2. http://cvs.bio.unc.edu/protocol/cvs-eep-protocol-v4.2-lev1-2.pdf
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Web Soil Survey of Randolph County.
http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ), 2011. Surface Water Classifications.
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/planning/classification-standards/classifications

APPENDIX A:

Figures/Tables
Longhorn Riparian
Buffer Mitigation Site
Cataloging Unit 03030003
Randolph County, NC
Map Date: 01-07-19
LMG # 40-18-457
Figure 1
Vicinity Map
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Boundaries are approximate and not meant to be absolute.
Map Source: DeLorme 2012 Atlas & Gazeteer
SITE
Moore
Randolph Chatham
Guilford
Lee
Orange
Davidson
MontgomeryStanly
Alamance
Harnett
HokeAnson
Forsyth
Richmond Cumberland
Durham
Wake
Rowan
Scotland
Union
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OpenStreetMap and contributors, Creative Commons-Share Alike License
(CC-BY-SA)
Longhorn Riparian
Buffer Mitigation Site
Cataloging Unit 03030003
Randolph County, NC
Map Date: 02-24-20
LMG # 19.249
Figure 2
Watershed Map
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Boundaries are approximate and not meant to be absolute.Map Source: ArcGIS Open Street Map
Legend
Longhorn Project Boundary
Muddy Creek Watershed (030300030106)
Randleman Lake Watershed
8-Digit Hydrologic Unit (03030003)
Longhorn
Site
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Topographic Map
0 400 800200Feet¯Boundaries are approximate and not meant to be absolute.
Legend
Parcel Boundary: ~45.18 Acres
Longhorn Conservation Easement: ~20.81 Acres
Bob Branch
Map Source: USGS Glenola Quadrangle 7.5 Minute
SITE
Longhorn Riparian
Buffer Mitigation Site
Cataloging Unit 03030003
Randolph County, NC
Map Date: 02-24-20
LMG # 19.249
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Parcel Boundary: --45.18 Acres
® Longhorn Conservation Easement: —20.81 Acres
F ' LiDAR
Elevation
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Cataloging Unit 03030003 Figure 4
Randolph County, NC 4LMG
LiDAR Map
Map Date: 02-24-20
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Figure 5
Soils Map
0 700 1,400350Feet¯Boundaries are approximate and not meant to be absolute.
Map Source: NRCS Randolph County Soil Survey, 2006
SITE
Legend
CmA: Chewacla and Wehadkee soils, 0-2% slopes, frequently flooded
CnB2: Coronaca clay loam, 2-8% slopes, moderately eroded
CnC2: Coronaca clay loam, 8-15% slopes, moderately eroded
HeB: Helena sandy loam, 2-6% slopes
HeC: Helena sandy loam, 6-10% slopes
MaC: Mecklenburg loam, 8-15% slopes
MeB2: Mecklenburg clay loam, 2-8% slopes, moderately eroded
MeC2: Mecklenburg clay loam, 8-15% slopes, moderately eroded
WtB: Wynott-Enon complex, 2-8% slopes
WtC: Wynott-Enon complex, 8-15% slopes
WvB2: Wynott-Enon complex, 2-8% slopes, moderately eroded
WvC2: Wynott-Enon complex, 8-15% slopes, moderately eroded
WzB: Wynott-Wilkes-Poindexter complex, 2-8% slopes
Longhorn Conservation Easement
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Longhorn Riparian
Buffer Mitigation Site
Cataloging Unit 03030003
Randolph County, NC
Map Date: 02-24-20
LMG # 19.249
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Longhorn Riparian
Buffer Mitigation Site
Cataloging Unit 03030003
Randolph County, NC
Map Date: 02-24-20
LMG # 19.249
Figure 6
1998 Aerial Photograph
0 500 1,000250Feet¯Boundaries are approximate and not meant to be absolute.
Legend
Parcel Boundary: ~45.18 Acres
Longhorn Conservation Easement: ~20.81 Acres
Bob Branch
Map Source: 1998 NAPP Aerial Photography
SITE
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DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA,
USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community
Longhorn Riparian
Buffer Mitigation Site
Cataloging Unit 03030003
Randolph County, NC
Map Date: 02-24-20
LMG # 19.249
Figure 7
Aerial Photograph
0 400 800200Feet¯L:\WETLANDS\2019 WETLANDS FILES\LMG19.249 --- Longhorn Buffer Project,
Kevin Yates\Mitigation Plan\Draft Mit Plan\Figures
Boundaries are approximate and not meant to be absolute.
Legend
Parcel Boundary: ~45.18 Acres
Longhorn Conservation Easement: ~20.81 Acres
Bob Branch
Map Source: 2016 ESRI World Imagery
SITE
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Longhorn Riparian
Buffer Mitigation Site
Cataloging Unit 03030003
Randolph County, NC
Map Date: 06-02-20
LMG #19.249
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Boundaries are approximate and not meant to be absolute.
Map Source: 2016 ESRI World Imagery
SITE
Longhorn Conservation Easement & Fence
Access Gates
TOB
Buffer Restoration (0 ft - 100 ft)
Buffer Restoration (101 ft - 200 ft)
Buffer Enhancement
Buffer Enhancement (Cattle Exclusion)
Invasive Species Treatment Areas: 1.5-Acres
Vegetation Plots
^_Photo Stations
Table 1. Buffer Project AttributesLonghorn Riparian Buffer Mitigation SiteMonitoring Year 0 - 2020Project Name Longhorn Riparian Buffer Restoration ProjectHydrologic Unit Code 03030003010060 (14 digit)River BasinCape FearGeographic Location (Lat, Long) 35.841600, ‐79.882810Site Protection Instrument (DB, PG)DB 163 Page 99Total Credits (BMU)376,644.994Types of Credits Riparian BufferMitigation Plan Date February 2020Initial Planting DateApril 1st, 2020Baseline Monitoring DateApril 6th, 2020Baseline Report DateMY1 Report DateMY2 Report DateMY3 Report DateMY4 Report DateMY5 Report DateJune, 2020
Table 2. Longhorn, 100114, Project Mitigation Credits
Service Area
N Credit Ratio (sf/credit)
P Credit Ratio (sf/credit)
Credit Type Location
Subject?
(enter NO if
ephemeral or
ditch 1)
Feature Type Mitigation Activity Min-Max Buffer
Width (ft)Feature Name Total Area (sf)
Total
(Creditable)
Area of Buffer
Mitigation (sf)
Initial Credit
Ratio (x:1)% Full Credit Final Credit
Ratio (x:1)
Convertible
to Riparian
Buffer?
Riparian Buffer
Credits
Convertible
to Nutrient
Offset?
Delivered
Nutrient
Offset: N (lbs)
Delivered
Nutrient
Offset: P (lbs)
Buffer Rural Yes I / P Restoration 0-100 A1 82,245 82,245 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 82,245.000 No ——
Buffer Rural Yes I / P Restoration 101-200 A1 96,615 96,615 1 33% 3.03030 Yes 31,882.982 No ——
Buffer Rural Yes I / P Enhancement 0-100 A1 17,433 17,433 2 100% 2.00000 Yes 8,716.500 No ——
Buffer Rural Yes I / P Enhancement via
Cattle Exclusion 0-100 A1 9,271 9,271 2 100% 2.00000 Yes 4,635.500 No ——
Buffer Rural Yes In-Line Pond Restoration 0-100 P1 186,823 186,823 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 186,823.000 No ——
Buffer Rural Yes In-Line Pond Restoration 101-200 P1 188,915 188,915 1 33% 3.03030 Yes 62,342.012 No ——
Totals:581,302 581,302
Enter Preservation Credits Below Eligible for Preservation (sf):193,767
Credit Type Location Subject?Feature Type Mitigation Activity Min-Max Buffer
Width (ft)Feature Name Total Area (sf)
Total
(Creditable)
Area for
Buffer
Mitigation (sf)
Initial Credit
Ratio (x:1)% Full Credit Final Credit
Ratio (x:1)
Riparian
Buffer Credits
Buffer —
Preservation Area Subtotal (sf):0
Preservation as % Total Area of Buffer Mitigation:0.0%
Ephemeral Reaches as % Total Area of Buffer Mitigation:0.0%Square Feet Credits
554,598 363,292.994
26,704 13,352.000
0 0.000
0 581301.854 581,302 376,644.994
581301.854
Square Feet Credits
Nitrogen:0.000
1.The Randleman Lake buffer rules allow some ditches to be classified as subject according to 15A NCAC 02B .0250 (5)(a).Phosphorus:0.000
Cape Fear - Randleman
N/A
N/A
Restoration:
Enhancement:
Mitigation Totals
0
TOTAL AREA OF BUFFER MITIGATION (TABM)
TOTAL NUTRIENT OFFSET MITIGATION
Mitigation Totals
Nutrient
Offset:
Preservation:
Total Riparian Buffer:
APPENDIX B:
Veg Data/Veg Plot Photos/Photo Stations
Table 4. Planted and Total Stems
Longhorn Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site
DMS Project No. 100114
Monitoring Year 0 – 2020
PnoLS: Number of planted stems excluding live stakes
P-All: Number of planted stems including live stakes
T: 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 T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T
Betula nigra River Birch, Red Birch Tree 5 5 5 6 6 6 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 7 7 1 1 1 28 28 28
Fraxinus pennsylvanica Green Ash, Red Ash Tree 8 8 8 11 11 11 2 2 2 1 1 1 3 3 3 25 25 25
Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Poplar Tree 6 6 6 5 5 5 9 9 9 5 5 5 4 4 4 6 6 6 2 2 2 9 9 9 46 46 46
Platanus occidentalis Sycamore, Plane-tree Tree 6 6 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 3 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 3 3 3 4 4 4 57 57 57
Quercus phellos Willow Oak Tree 3 3 3 6 6 6 1 1 1 6 6 6 1 1 1 6 6 6 1 1 1 3 3 3 27 27 27
17 17 17 17 17 17 19 19 19 18 18 18 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 183 183 183
3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 5 5
688 688 688 688 688 688 769 769 769 728 728 728 648 648 648 648 648 648 648 648 648 607 607 607 648 648 648 648 648 648 688 688 688 673 673 673
Scientific Name Common Name Species Type
LRBMS-01-0001 LRBMS-01-0002 LRBMS-01-0010 LRBMS-01-0011
Annual Means
MY0 (2020)
Current Plot Data (MY0 2020)
LRBMS-01-0003 LRBMS-01-0004 LRBMS-01-0005 LRBMS-01-0006
1
0.02
LRBMS-01-0007 LRBMS-01-0008 LRBMS-01-0009
Stem count
size (ares)
size (ACRES)
Species count
Stems per ACRE
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
11
0.27
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
Color for Density
Exceeds requirements by 10%
Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10%
Fails to meet requirements, by less than 10%
Fails to meet requirements by more than 10%
APPENDIX B. VEG PLOT PHOTOS
1 | PageLonghorn Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site – Appendix B
DMS Project No. 100114
(1)Plot 1 (2) Plot 2
(3) Plot 3 (4)Plot 4
(5)Plot 5 (6)Plot 6
APPENDIX B. VEG PLOT PHOTOS
2 | PageLonghorn Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site – Appendix B
DMS Project No. 100114
(7)Plot 7 (8)Plot 8
(9)Plot 9 (10)Plot 10
(11)Plot 11
APPENDIX B. PHOTO STATIONS
Longhorn Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site – Appendix B 1 | Page
DMS Project No. 100114

(1) PS1 (looking north) (2) PS2 (looking west towards CE boundary)

(3) PS2 (looking north towards restoration area) (4) PS2 (looking south towards pond)

(5) PS3 (looking north into enhancement area) (6) PS4 (looking west towards dam)

APPENDIX B. PHOTO STATIONS
Longhorn Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site – Appendix B 2 | Page
DMS Project No. 100114

(7) PS4 (looking south into easement) (8) PS5 (looking west along conservation easement)

(9) PS6 (looking north along pond edge) (10) PS7 (looking southwest into restoration area)

(11) PS8 (looking into restoration area) (12) View of site planting