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Date: February 17, 2010
Job No.: RA355026 Phase 07
Attention: Ms. Cyndi Karoly
RE: Halifax-Northampton County Airport
2009 Mitigation Monitoring Report
DWQ Project # 04-0639
CA- 0639
FEB 1 9 2010
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WETLANDS AND STOMMERERANCH
HALIFAX-NORTHAMPTON REGIONAL AIRPORT
MITIGATION MONITORING 2009
YEAR FOUR
USACE Action ID 200420672 and 200421162
NCDWQ # 04-0639
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Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Mitigation Monitoring Year Four (2009)
Introduction
On June 30, 2004, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued a Section
404 Permit (Action ID 200420672 and 200421162, DWQ Project # 04-0639) to the
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport located in Halifax, NC for 0.36-acre of fill placed
in USACE jurisdictional wetlands, 280 linear feet of impact to an un-named tributary to
Quankey Creek, and 1,642 linear feet of impacts to un-named intermittent drainages.
These impacts are the result of the runway site preparation for construction of an airport
on new location in Halifax County, NC. Wetlands that were impacted were low quality
wetlands consisting of former farm ponds and naturalized ditches. Streams that were
impacted were located in former agricultural fields, channelized, and did not have
vegetated riparian buffers. It was determined by the USACE and North Carolina
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) at an on-site meeting in March 16, 2004, that the
channelized intermittent drainages did not provide any important biological function, and
mitigation would not be required for impacts to these drainages.
Excavation of Airport Site
Construction began on the Airport in September of 2004, and construction of the taxiway
is currently still in progress. The Airport opened to the public in the Summer of 2009.
The project consisted of approximately 596,000 cubic yards of unclassified excavation
and disturbed approximately 192 acres on the Airport property. This included grading of
the runway, parallel taxiway, connector taxiways, and the apron for the Airport. Impacts
resulting from the construction of these facilities, 0.36-acre of wetland impacts and 280
linear feet of stream impacts, required mitigation. The project also included construction
of three permanent sediment basins to capture on-site runoff. All on-site runoff was
routed to the sediment ponds. A variety of erosion and sediment control measured were
employed (and are continuing to be used) during construction to protect adjacent waters
and wetlands. A sequence of riprap check dams, rock dams, and temporary sediment
traps were used to control sediment in the grassed drainage ditches on the site.
Additional sediment was trapped using three stormwater detention basins during
construction. Silt fence was also used to contain runoff from slopes and to protect
surrounding wetlands during construction. A combination of Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3
erosion control matting was used on side slopes and in ditches to prevent erosion and
enable growth of permanent vegetation. Side slopes on ditches and fill slopes were
steepened to 3:1 in order to minimize the disturbed area and avoid impacts to adjacent
wetlands. Where ditches were required to be located adjacent to, or, in the edges of
wetlands, the soil adjacent to the ditches was compacted and a low berm was constructed
adjacent to the ditches to prevent inadvertent wetland draining. Additionally, Best
Management Practices including, but not limited to the use of silt fencing, straw bales,
and seeding and mulching were used where appropriate.
Establishment Mitigation Sites
Onsite wetland mitigation consisted of wetland restoration, which involved replanting a
1.5-acre on-site wetland with native hardwood tree species (refer to Figure 1). This
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. planting provided a 4:1 mitigation ratio (1.5 acres mitigated to 0.36 acres impacted).
During a site visit on September 30 and October 1, 2009, saturation was not observed in
the soil. However, other hydrology indicators observed included oxidized root channels
and drainage patterns. The wetland is situated at the toe of a slope and the source of
hydrology appears to be from surface runoff and groundwater, perched on the clayey sub-
soil.
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To compensate for impacts to the channelized perennial stream, a 7.25-acre buffer area
was planted with native hardwood species along a 1,485 linear foot section of two
perennial streams, located on Airport property south of SR 1619 (refer to Figure 1). The
buffer site is located along a portion of Little Marsh Swamp and one of its tributaries,
both of which are in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The establishment of vegetated
riparian buffer provides water quality benefits to streams by creating a forested buffer
between the stream and future development at the Airport, in an area that consisted of
former agricultural fields vegetated with successional herbaceous species.
Tree seedlings were planted in the wetland restoration and stream buffer sites in the
spring of 2006. They were planted on 10-foot centers, in rows spaced 10 feet apart,
which would provide a total of 436 trees per acre (refer to Figures 2 and 3). A total of
654 trees were planted in the wetland restoration site and 3,161 trees were planted in the
stream buffer. The trees were planted by hand to avoid disturbance to the soil. The
following tree species were originally planted within the mitigation site:
Table 1
Planted Tree Species 2006
Common Name Species Wetland Indicator
Willow oak uercus hellos FACW-
Black um Nyssa s lvatica FAC
Water oak uercus ni ra FAC
Overcu oak uercus l rata OBL
Based on the results of the 2006 and 2007 monitoring events, it was determined that
replanting the wetland and buffer sites would be necessary to establish the prescribed
survivability rates. Using the survival rate calculated after the 2007 count an estimate of
the amount of trees needed to replant the site was determined. Based on these
calculations approximately 3,400 trees were replanted within the wetland restoration site
and the stream buffer site in December of 2007. Due to species shortages of the original
planted species at the time of the replanting, the species detailed in Table 2 below were
used in the wetland site and Table 3 details species planted in the stream buffer site. The
site was replanted by scattering the seedlings throughout the sites following the original
planting specifications (10 foot centers). Live trees that remained from the original
planting were left in place and used as a baseline for determining where to plant the new
seedlings.
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Table 2
Wetland Restoration Site
Planted Tree Species (2 7)
Common Name Species Wetland Indicator
Willow oak uercus hellos FACW-
Tuli poplar Driodendron tuli i era FAC
Water oak uercus ni ra FAC
River birch Betula ni ra FACW
Table 3
Stream Buffer Site
Planted Tree Species (2 7)
Common Name Species Wetland Indicator
River birch Betula ni ra FACW
Black um Nyssa s lvatica FAC
Water oak uercus ni ra FAC
In addition to the plantings, the restored wetland area and created stream buffer are
protected through the establishment of a conservation easement. Halifax County is
currently reviewing this conservation easement, when it is officially recorded at the
Halifax County Courthouse a copy will be provided to the USACE and DWQ. An
example copy of the easement is included in Appendix A.
• Methodology
As specified in the mitigation plan, four permanent sample plots within the wetland
restoration site and ten sample plots within the stream buffer in the were established
during the first sampling event in 2006 (Refer to Figures 2 and 3).
To locate the sample plots within the wetland restoration site, a base line was drawn on
the site plan along the east edge of site and a grid was developed consisting of squares
measuring 75 feet by 75 feet. Each square the fell within the boundaries of the site was
sequentially numbered and a random number generator was used to select the plots to be
sampled.
The randomly selected plots were located in the field by pulling a measuring tape along
the baseline, starting in the northeast corner of the site, and marking the appropriate
gridlines using survey flagging. Then, using the measuring tape and a compass, and
measuring off the baseline the sample plots were located and permanently marked in the
field. The four corners of each sample plot were marked by installing 1-inch diameter,
schedule 40 PVC pipe, placed approximately two feet into the ground using a soil auger.
The location of the sample plots are shown on Figure 3.
To determine the location of the ten sample plots within the stream buffer site, the 30 foot
by 100 foot sites were drawn on the site plan. The plots were located in the field by
• pulling a measuring tape along the channel and marking every 100 feet with survey
flagging. The sites were then determined in the field as to have a random sample area
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• that was representative of the entire site. The corners were then permanently established
in the field using 1-inch diameter, schedule 40 PVC pipe, placed approximately two feet
into the ground using a soil auger. The locations of the ten sample plots are shown on
Figure 3.
The data sheets included in Appendix B document the results of the vegetative sampling
conducted in each of the four wetland sample plots and the ten stream buffer sample
plots. Each living planted tree that was identified within the sample plots was marked
with pink survey tape and counted. Trees were only counted if living shoots were
present. Invasive volunteer tree species observed in the sample plots, such as red maple
(Acer rubrum), black willow (Salix nigra), and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera
japonica) were also noted. In addition to the tree inventory, a list was prepared in each
sample plot of the herbaceous species observed.
Permanent photographic stations were established within the sites (eight in the stream
buffer and four in the wetland). The location of the photo stations is shown on Figures 1
and 2. Photographs from these stations taken on September 30 and October 1, 2009, are
included in Appendices C and D.
Vegetation Monitoring and Success Criteria
The wetland and stream buffer sites will be monitored annually for five years and started
at the end of the growing season in 2006. A report detailing the findings of the sample
is events will be prepared for submission to the USACE and DWQ annually. This report
presents the results of the third year of monitoring. Permanent sample plots were
randomly established in each of the mitigation sites and surviving tree species were
counted within those plots to determine the percent survivability of the planted tree
species. A comprehensive list of volunteer species observed within the sites was also
recorded. Additionally, observations on the hydrology in the wetland restoration site
were made during the sampling events.
The 2004 Mitigation Plan set forth the success criteria of the survival of 260 of the
planted trees per acre at the end of the five-year monitoring period. Data collected during
the monitoring events will be evaluated to determine what if any adjustments that would
need to be undertaken at the wetland restoration site and stream buffer site to ensure
success of the mitigation sites. This may include replanting of trees and/or the removal
of invasive species that could potentially hinder the development of the planted species.
Although alterations to the hydrology of the wetland mitigation site are not included in
the proposed mitigation, alterations in the surface flow to enhance the mitigation site
hydrology may be appropriate to ensure the survival of the planted trees.
2009 Vegetative Sampling Results (Year Four)
As specified in the mitigation plan success within the restoration areas will be achieved
when at the end of the five-year monitoring period 260 of the planted trees per acre
survive.
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• Wetland Restoration Site
As indicated in Table 4 below, the live tree counts within the wetland restoration
site ranged from a high of 87 in Plot 2, to a low of 23 in Plot 7. A total of 175 of
the trees planted during the restoration of the site were identified within the three
sample plots. The three sample plots represent approximately 25.8 percent of the
total 1.5 acre site. In comparison to the 654 total trees (25.8 percent of which
equals 169 trees) that were originally planted, 175 trees represent a 104 percent
survivability rate at the end of the third monitoring period. Based on the sampling
conducted in the three sampling plots, it is extrapolated that 654 of the original
654 trees or 436 trees per acre are currently alive. The greater than 100 percent
survivability rate can be attributed to the additional trees planted in 2007.
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Table 4
Tree Count Results
Wetland Restoration Site

Sample Plot Number
Counted
2006 Number Number
Counted Counted*
2007 2008 Number
Counted
2009
Plot 2 52 28 58 87
Plot 5 18 18 42 65
Plot 7 7 4 18 23
TOTAL 77 50 118 175
*The site was replanted in December o f 2007.
Stream Restoration Site
As indicated in Table 5 below, the live tree counts within the stream buffer
restoration site ranged from a high of 17 in Plot 10, to a low of 2 in Plot 1. A total
of 123 of the trees planted during the restoration of the site were identified within
the three sample plots. The 10 sample plots represent approximately 10 percent
of the total 7.25 acre site. In comparison to the 3,161 total trees (10 percent of
which equals 316 trees) that were originally planted, 123 trees represent a 40
percent survivability rate at the end of the third monitoring period. Based on the
sampling conducted in the 10 sampling plots, it is extrapolated that 1,264 of the
original 3,161 trees or 174 trees per acre are currently alive.
Conclusions
In the third monitoring period (2009) the goal of 260 trees per acre set forth in the 2004
Mitigation Plan is currently being met in the wetland restoration site, but not in the
stream restoration site. Both sites were replanted in December 2007 as discussed earlier
with a total of approximately 3,400 trees. The cause of the large mortality rate in 2008
after to the replanting is likely related to drought conditions in 2008. According to the
NC Division of Water Resources (DWQ), Halifax County experienced drought
conditions ranging from exceptional to moderate from January through May 2008. For
the entire year of 2008 leading up to the monitoring period there was only a week and a
• half period (from May 20th to June 3rd) where conditions where considered normal. It is
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• also anticipated that foraging deer are a cause for the mortality of the trees, as numerous
deer trails and scat was observed within both sites.
Site Maintenance
Since the site did not meet the requirements set forth in the 2004 mitigation plan, DWQ
requested that in order to comply with their regulations the stream buffer site would be
replanted to an amount sufficient to meet the 320 trees per acre at the conclusion of the
monitoring period. The stream buffer site was not replanted prior to the 2009 monitoring
effort, however; it will be replanted in the winter/spring of 2010 at a rate to meet the 320
trees per acre requirement. If the planting does not occur by May of 2010, the planting
would occur in the fall of 2010. DWQ will be notified at the completion of the replanting
so a site visit can be scheduled, if deemed necessary.
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Table 5
Tree Count Results
Stream Buffer Restoration Site

Sample Plot
nted
72uO ber
06 Number
Counted
2007 Number
Counted*
2008 Number
Counted
2009
Plot 1 1 0 3 2
Plot 2 3 1 7 8
Plot 3 3 0 10 14
Plot 4 9 2 10 12
Plot 5 1 2 9 6
Plot 6 5 7 11 16
Plot 7 7 4 17 16
Plot 8 8 0 13 16
Plot 9 20 5 8 16
Plot 10 17 13 13 17
TOTAL 74 34 101 123
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APPENDIX A
SAMPLE CONSERVATION EASEMENT
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• MODEL DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS
August, 2003
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY
CONSERVATION DECLARATION
This DECLARATION of CONSERVATION COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, and
RESTRICTIONS (" ") is made on this day of ,
200, by [NAME AND ADDRESS OF DECLARANT] "Declarant").
RECITALS & CONSERVATION PURPOSES
A. Declarant is the sole owner in fee simple of the certain Conservation
Property (Property) being approximately acres, more particularly described in
Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein [reference to a
recorded map showing a survey of the preserved area may be required]; and
B. The purpose of this Conservation Declaration is to maintain wetland and/or
riparian resources and other natural values of the Property, and prevent the use or
development of the Property for any purpose or in any manner that would conflict with
the maintenance of the Property in its natural condition. The preservation of the Property
in its natural condition is a condition of Department of the Army permit Action ID
issued by the Wilmington District Corps of Engineers (Corps), required
to mitigate for unavoidable impacts to waters of the United States authorized by that
permit, and this Conservation Declaration may therefore be enforced by the United States
of America.
NOW, THEREFORE the Declarant hereby unconditionally and irrevocably declares that
the Property shall be held and subject to the following restrictions, covenants and
conditions as set out herein, to run with the subject real property and be binding on all
parties that have or shall have any right, title, or interest in said property.
ARTICLE I. PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
Any activity on, or use of, the Property inconsistent with the purposes of this
Conservation Declaration is prohibited. The Property shall be maintained in its natural,
scenic, and open condition and restricted from any development or use that would impair
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or interfere with the conservation purposes of this Conservation Declaration set forth
above.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following activities and uses are
expressly prohibited or restricted.
A. Disturbance of Natural Features. Any change disturbance, alteration or
impairment of the natural features of the Property or any introduction of non-native
plants and/or animal species is prohibited.
B. Construction. There shall be no constructing or placing of any building,
mobile home, asphalt or concrete pavement, billboard or other advertising display,
antenna, utility pole, tower, conduit, line, pier, landing, dock or any other temporary or
permanent structure or facility on or above the Property.
C. Industrial, Commercial and Residential Use. Industrial, residential and/or
commercial activities, including any right of passage for such purposes are prohibited.
D. Agricultural, Grazing and Horticultural Use. Agricultural, grazing, animal
husbandry, and horticultural use of the Property are prohibited.
E. Vegetation. There shall be no removal, burning, destruction, harming, cutting
or mowing of trees, shrubs, or other vegetation on the Property.
F. Roads and Trails. There shall be no construction of roads, trails or walkways
on the property.
G. Signag_e. No signs shall be permitted on or over the Property, except the
posting of no trespassing signs, signs identifying the conservation values of the Property,
signs giving directions or proscribing rules and regulations for the use of the Property
and/or signs identifying the Grantor as owner of the property.
H. Dumping or Storage. Dumping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waste,
abandoned vehicles, appliances, machinery or hazardous substances, or toxic or
hazardous waste, or any placement of underground or aboveground storage tanks or other
materials on the Property is prohibited.
1. Excavation, Dredging or Mineral Use. There shall be no grading, filling,
excavation, dredging, mining or drilling; no removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock, peat,
minerals or other materials, and no change in the topography of the land in any manner
on the Property, except to restore natural topography or drainage patterns.
J. Water Quality and Drainage Pattern. There shall be no diking, draining,
dredging, channeling, filling, leveling, pumping, impounding or related activities, or
altering or tampering with water control structures or devices, or disruption or alteration
of the restored, enhanced, or created drainage patterns. In addition, diverting or causing
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• or permitting the diversion of surface or underground water into, within or out of the
easement area by any means, removal of wetlands, polluting or discharging into waters,
springs, seeps, or wetlands, or use of pesticide or biocides is prohibited.
K. Development Rights. No development rights that have been encumbered or
extinguished by this Conservation Declaration shall be transferred pursuant to a
transferable development rights scheme or cluster development arrangement or
otherwise.
L. Vehicles. The operation of mechanized vehicles, including, but not limited to,
motorcycles, dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, cars and trucks is prohibited.
M. Other Prohibitions. Any other use of, or activity on, the Property which is or
may become inconsistent with the purposes of this grant, the preservation of the Property
substantially in its natural condition, or the protection of its environmental systems, is
prohibited.
ARTICLE II. ENFORCEMENT & REMEDIES
A. This Declaration is intended to ensure continued compliance with the
mitigation condition of authorizations issued by the United States of America, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, and therefore may be enforced by the United
• States of America. This covenant is to run with the land and shall be binding on all
parties and all persons claiming under the Declarant.
B. Corps, its employees and agents and its successors and assigns, have the
right, with reasonable notice, to enter the Property at reasonable times for the purpose of
inspecting the Property to determine whether the Declarant, Declarant's representatives,
or assigns are complying with the terms, conditions and restrictions of this Conservation
Declaration.
C. Nothing contained in this Conservation Declaration shall be construed to
entitle Corps to bring any action against Declarant for any injury or change in the
Conservation Property caused by third parties, resulting from causes beyond the
Declarant's control, including, without limitation, fire, flood, storm, and earth movement,
or from any prudent action taken in good faith by the Declarant under emergency
conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to life, damage to Property or
harm to the Property resulting from such causes.
ARTICLE III. PUBLIC ACCESS
A. This Conservation Declaration does not convey to the public the right to
enter the Property for any purpose whatsoever.
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ARTICLE IV. DOCUMENTATION AND TITLE
A. Conservation Property Condition. The Declarant represents and
acknowledges that the Property is currently undeveloped land, with no improvements
other than any existing utility lines, Declarations and rights of way.
B. Title. The Declarant covenants and represents that the Declarant is the
sole owner and is seized of the Property in fee simple and has good right to make the
herein Declaration; that there is legal access to the Property, that the Property is free and
clear of any and all encumbrances, except Declarations of record.
ARTICLE V. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Conservation Purpose.
(1) Declarant, for itself, its successors and assigns, agrees that this
Conservation Property shall be held exclusively for conservation purposes.
B. Entire Agreement. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the
parties with respect to the Conservation Declaration and supersedes all prior discussions,
negotiations, understandings or agreements relating to the Conservation Declaration. If
any provision is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of this Conservation
• Declaration, and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than
those as to which it is found to be invalid, shall not be affected thereby.
C. Recording. Declarant shall record this instrument and any amendment
hereto in timely fashion in the official records of County, North Carolina,
and may re-record it at any time as may be required to preserve its rights.
D. Environmental Condition of Conservation Property. The Declarant
warrants and represents that to the best of its knowledge after appropriate inquiry and
investigation: (a) the Property described herein is and at all times hereafter will continue
to be in full compliance with all federal, state and local environmental laws and
regulations, and (b) as of the date hereof there are no hazardous materials, substances,
wastes, or environmentally regulated substances (including, without limitation, any
materials containing asbestos) located on, in or under the Property or used in connection
therewith, and that there is no environmental condition existing on the Property that may
prohibit or impede use of the Property for the purposes set forth in the Recitals.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Declarant has hereunto set his hand and seal, the day and
year first above written.
[Signature of Declarant in proper form]

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APPENDIX B
SAMPLE AREA DATASHEETS
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WETLAND RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
• Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 10/1/2009 Sample plot: 2
Live tree count: 87
Additonal Species Observed:
Salix nigra Rubus spp.
Populus deltoides Lonicera japonica
Andropogon sp. Polygonum spp.
Dichanthelium scoparium Scirpus cyperinus
Juncus effusus Juncus effusus
Solidago spp.
Eupatorium hyssopifolium
Gnapphalium obtusifolium
Agalinis sp.
Comments:
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WETLAND RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
• Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 10/1/2009 Sample plot: 5
Live tree count: 65
Additional Species Observed:
Salix nigra
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Baccharis halimifolia
Acer rubrum
Pinus taeda
Scirpus cyperinus
• Andropogon sp.
Erianthus giganteus
Bidens frondosa
Juncus effusus
Solidago spp.
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Pluchea foetida
Apocynum cannibinum
Eupatorium hyssopifolium
Polygonum spp.
Cassia obtusifolium
Mikania scandens
Dichanthelium scoparium
Onoclea sensibilis
Populus deltoides Woodwardia aerolata
Comments:
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WETLAND RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
• Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 10/1/2009 Sample plot: 7
Live tree count: 23
Additional Species Observed:
Pinus taeda Erigeron quercifolius
Liquidambar styraciflua Solidago spp.
Rhus copallina Bidens frondosa
Baccharis halimifolia Cassia obtusifolium
Andropogon sp. Pluchea foetida
Dichanthelium scoparium Solanum carolinense
• Juncus effusus Gnaphalium obtusifolium
Ambrosia artemisiifolia Polygonum spp.
Eupatorium capillifolium Apocynum cannibinum
Eupatorium hyssopifolium Lespedeza sp.
Campsis radicans Asplenium platyneuron
Aster pilosus Rubus spp.
Comments:
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STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
• Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 10/1/2009 Sample plot:
Live tree count: 2
1
Additional Species Observed:
Pinus taeda
Liquidambar styraciflua
Acer rubrum
Rhus copallina
Rosa multiflora
Rhus glabra
• Arundinaria gigantea
Dichanthelium scoparium
Solidago spp.
Erigeron quercifolius
Eupatorium hyssopifolium
Rubus spp.
Mikania scandens
Lonicera japonica
Sassfras albidum
Comments:
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STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
• Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 10/1/2009 Sample plot: 2
Live tree count: 8
Additional Species Observed:
Rosa multiflora
Lonicera japonica
Mikania scandens
Andropogon sp.
Cynodon dactylon
Dichanthelium scoparium
Juncus effusus
Setaria sp.
• Solidago sp.
Agalinis sp.
Erigeron quercifolius
Eupatorium capillifolium
Eupatorium compositifolium
Eupatorium hyssopifolium
Gnaphalium obtusifolium
Lespedeza sp.
Solanum carolinense
Rubus spp.
Aster pilosus
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Comments:
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Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 10/1/2009
Sample plot: 3
Live tree count: 14
Additional Species Observed
Rosa multiflora
Lonicera japonica
Mikania scandens
Andropogon sp.
Cynodon dactylon
Dichanthelium scoparium
Juncus effusus
Setaria sp.
Solidago sp.
Agalinis sp.
Erigeron quercifolius
Eupatorium capillifolium
Eupatorium compositifolium
Eupatorium hyssopifolium
Gnaphalium obtusifolium
Lespedeza sp.
Solanum carolinense
Rubus spp.
Aster pilosus
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Comments:
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• STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 10/1/2009
Live tree count: 12
Sample plot: 4
Herbaceous species:
Rosa multiflora
Lonicera japonica
Mikania scandens
Andropogon sp.
Cynodon dactylon
• Dichanthelium scoparium
Juncus effusus
Setaria sp.
Solidago sp.
Agalinis sp.
Erigeron quercifolius
Eupatorium capillifolium
Eupatorium compositifolium
Eupatorium hyssopifolium
Gnaphalium obtusifolium
Lespedeza sp.
Solanum carolinense
Rubus spp.
Aster pilosus
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Comments:
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. STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 10/1/2009 Sample plot:
Live tree count: 6
5
Additional Species Observed:
Rosa multiflora
Lonicera japonica
Mikania scandens
Andropogon sp.
Cynodon dactylon
• Dichanthelium scoparium
Juncus effusus
Comments:
Setaria sp.
Solidago sp.
Agalinis sp.
Erigeron quercifolius
Eupatorium capillifolium
Eupatorium compositifolium
Eupatorium hyssopifolium
Gnaphalium obtusifolium
Lespedeza sp.
Solanum carolinense
Rubus spp.
Aster pilosus
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
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Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 10/1/2009 Sample plot:
Live tree count: 16
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Additional Species Observed:
Rosa multiflora
Lonicera japonica
Mikania scandens
Andropogon sp.
Cynodon dactylon
. Dichanthelium scoparium
Juncus effusus
Setaria sp.
Erigeron quercifolius
Eupatorium capillifolium
Eupatorium compositifolium
Eupatorium hyssopifolium
Gnaphalium obtusifolium
Lespedeza sp.
Solanum carolinense
Rubus spp.
Solidago sp. Aster pilosus
Agalinis sp. Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Comments:
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• STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 10/1/2009 Sample plot:
Live tree count: 16
7
Additional Species Observed:
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Rosa multiflora
Lonicera japonica
Mikania scandens
Andropogon sp.
Cynodon dactylon
Dichanthelium scoparium
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Setaria sp.
Solidago sp.
Agalinis sp.
Erigeron quercifolius
Eupatorium capillifolium
Eupatorium compositifolium
Eupatorium hyssopifolium
Gnaphalium obtusifolium
Lespedeza sp.
Solanum carolinense
Rubus spp.
Aster pilosus
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
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• STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 10/1/2009 Sample plot: 8
Live tree count: 16
Additional Species Observed:
Lonicera japonica
Andropogon sp.
Juncus effusus
Solidago sp.
Eupatorium capillifoium
• Arundinaria gigantea
Lespedeza sp.
Comments:
Agalinis sp.
Rubus spp.
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• STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 10/1/2009
Live tree count: 16
Sample plot: 9
Additional Species Observed :
Liquidambar styraciflua
Acer rubrum
Lonicera japonica
Andropogon sp.
Juncus effusus
• Solidago sp.
Eupatorium capillifoium
Eupatorium compositifolium
Lespedeza sp.
Agalinis sp.
Rubus spp.
Comments:
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• STREAM RESTORATION SITE DATA SHEET
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
Date: 10/1/2009 Sample plot:
Live tree count: 17
Liquidambar styraciflua
Acer rubrum
Agalinis sp.
Rubus spp.
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Lonicera japonica
Andropogon sp.
Juncus effusus
Solidago sp.
Eupatorium capillifoium
Eupatorium compositifolium
Lespedeza sp.
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Comments:
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WETLAND SITE PHOTOGRAPHIC STATIONS
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