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HOWELL WOODS STREAM PRESERVATION SITE
JOHNSTON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
PRESERVATION LETTER
Prepared for:
Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC
909 Capability Drive, Suite 3100
Raleigh, NC 27606
Prepared by:
WK Dickson & Company, Inc.
720 Corporate Center Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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List of Figures
Figure 1. Project Vicinity Map ....................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2. USGS Map ...................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 3. Soils Map ........................................................................................................................ 6
Figure 4. Proposed Easement and Forest Types ........................................................................... 11
Figure 5A. Neuse River Hydrograph 2005-2010 ......................................................................... 12
Figure 5B. Mill Creek Hydrograph 2005-2010 ............................................................................ 13
List of Tables
Table 1. Howell Woods Mitigation Summary ................................................................................ 2
Table 2. Howell Woods Stream Preservation Soils ........................................................................ 5
Table 3. Protected Species in Johnston County .............................................................................. 7
Table 4. Proposed Stream Preservation .......................................................................................... 9
Appendices
Appendix A Correspondence
Appendix B EDR Reports
Appendix C Easement Monitoring Data Sheet
Appendix D Sample Deed of Easement
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................1
II. STUDY AREA ...................................................................................................................... 5
Physiography, Topography, and Drainage ................................................................................ .. 5
Soil Mapping ............................................................................................................................. .. 5
Protected Species ....................................................................................................................... .. 5
Cultural Resources .................................................................................................................... .. 8
Environmental Screening .......................................................................................................... .. 8
III. EXISTING CONDITIONS 8
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Hydrology .................................................................................................................................. .. 8
Stream Assessment .................................................................................................................... .. 8
Water Quality ............................................................................................................................ .. 9
Natural Communities ................................................................................................................. 10
Bottomland Hardwood Forest ............................................................................................... 10
Cypress-Gum Swamp ............................................................................................................ 10
IV. MITIGATION ASSESSMENT ......................................................................................... 12
Water Quality Assessment ........................................................................................................ 12
Unique Ecological Attributes .................................................................................................... 14
Wetland Mitigation Credits ....................................................................................................... 14
V. ADMINISTRATIVE AND REGULATORY ISSUES .................................................... 14
HUC Service Area ..................................................................................................................... 14
Monitoring ................................................................................................................................. 15
Credit Release ............................................................................................................................ 15
Conservation Easement ............................................................................................................. 15
Financial Assurances ................................................................................................................. 15
VI. CONCLUSIONS .................................................................................................................16
VII. REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................17
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1. INTRODUCTION
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• This Preservation Letter presents 23,393 LF of stream preservation at the Howell Woods
Mitigation Site in Johnston County, North Carolina (Figure 1). The Howell Woods site is located
• between Mill Creek and the Neuse River approximately 7.5 miles southeast of Smithfield. The
• proposed easement encompasses approximately 107.7 acres of stream buffered by Bottomland
• Hardwood Forest and Cypress-Gum Swamp on the Neuse River floodplain. Specifically, the site
is located at Latitude 35.380 Longitude -78.284, and is mapped on the Four Oaks NE and Newton
• Grove, NC USGS Quadrangles (Figure 2).
The Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center is a non-profit entity owned and operated by
Johnston County Community College. The 2,800-acre property is actively managed for timber
production, wildlife, fishing, environmental education, and passive recreation. A sand quarrying
lease provides additional funding for operating expenses. The proposed permanent conservation
easement area is currently mature hardwood forest with a high timber value. A letter from Mr.
David Johnson, President of Johnston Community College, addresses the current goals and
objectives of the college (Appendix D). The current Strategic Plan for Howell Woods forest
management plan does not identify these proposed preservation areas for timber harvest. The
current Strategic Plan does call for a "standard no cut or no disturbance for any blue-line stream
or other identified wetland on Howell Woods will be a minimum of 100 feet as measured from
the bank of the stream or edge of the wetland and wider when possible." The core fund raising,
public relations, and marketing section specifically allows and encourages the pursuit of
permanent protection of these habitats through various legal mechanisms to achieve the college's
goals. As quoted from Mr. Johnson's letter, "should circumstances prevail, the college expects to
change its plan and allow for property disturbance in order to achieve planned financial objectives
for Howell Woods." It is foreseeable that future economic and management factors will lead to
timber harvesting in these bottomland hardwood forests given the considerable projected yield
from the mature stands. Recordation of the proposed permanent conservation easements will
protect the high-value forests that buffer the streams in perpetuity.
The purpose of this project is to generate stream preservation for mitigation credits for the Neu-
Con Umbrella Mitigation Bank. The site is consistent with applicable federal guidance and the
provisions of the Neu-con Mitigation Banking Instrument (MBI). The legal limits of the
preservation site will be finalized when the conservation easement is recorded. The parcel
boundaries and proposed easement limits displayed in the report are based on Johnston County
GIS data and GIS data provided by the Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center. The final
recorded conservation easement will be consistent with the Neu-Con MBI Section I.F, III.E.
• Consistent with the Neu-Con MBI, mitigation credits may be used to offset stream impacts
• authorized by Section 404 permits. Typically, credits will be debited at a 2:1 ratio (Section I.F.3
Neu-Con MBI). One of these credits must be restoration, and the remaining credit may be any
• combination of restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation. The Howell Woods
• Mitigation Site stream mitigation credits will be used in conjunction with restoration credits in the
hydrologic unit code (HUC) 03020201. The site is presented with mitigation ratios of 5:1, and has
a total of 4,679 stream mitigation credits (Table 1). Preservation credits will not exceed
restoration credits in HUC 03020201.
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Table 1. Howell Woods Mitigation Summary
Forest Type LF Ratio Credits
Bottomland Hardwood Forest Buffer 4,076 5:1 815.2
Cypress-Gum Swam Buffer 19,317 5:1 3,863.4
Total 23,393 4,678.6
This report presents the results of background data collection, environmental screening,
ecological evaluation, and site assessment. Specific methodologies and results are described in
detail in subsequent sections.
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II. STUDY AREA
PHYSIOGRAPHY, TOPOGRAPHY, AND DRAINAGE
The Howell Woods mitigation site is located in the Upper Neuse River Basin within the USGS
• HUC 03020201 and North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) sub-basin 03-04-04. The
site is in the Coastal Plain Physiographic Province, but is close to the Fall Line. The underlying
geology is the Cape Fear Formation, and is composed of sandstone, muddy sandstone, and clay.
The site is located on the Neuse River Floodplain, and has relatively flat topography with
elevations ranging from 84 to 108 feet above mean sea level (NAD 27) based upon USGS
mapping (Figure 2). The preservation area drains into Mill Creek and, ultimately, the Neuse
River. Natural drainage patterns throughout the watershed have been largely unaltered. A few
sloughs, drainage ways, and dirt roadbeds influence the drainage patterns on the Howell Woods
property. The dominant land use in the project vicinity is woodlands and agricultural production.
A sand and gravel pit is leased out on the property. The proposed conservation easements are
entirely forested stream buffers.
SOIL MAPPING
There are five soil types mapped across the proposed preservation area (Table 2). The
predominant soil type within the stream preservation buffer is the Wehadkee-Chastain association
(68 percent). This soil unit is frequently flooded, and exits on 73.6 acres throughout the northern
portions of the preservation site (Figure 3). The soils found along Mill Creek in the southern
portions of the site consist of Alta vista fine sandy loam, Bibb sandy loam, Pantego loam, and
Warne loam. All soils are either occasionally or frequently flooded.
Ma Symbol Soil Type Hydrology Area (acres) Percent %)
AaA Alta vista fine sand loam Occasional) flooded 4.9 4.6
Bb Bibb sand loam Frequently flooded 22.2 20.6
Pn Pante o loam Occasional) flooded 6.5 6.0
Wh Warne loam Occasional) flooded 0.4 0.4
WW Wehadkee-Chastain association Frequently flooded 73.6 68.4
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Pantego soil is very poorly drained. The Wehadkee-Chastain and Bibb soils are poorly drained.
Warne soil is somewhat poorly drained, and Alta vista is moderately well-drained. All of the soil
• map units on the preservation site are on the North Carolina hydric soil list.
• PROTECTED SPECIES
The Natural Heritage Program (NHP) database and US Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) county listing
were used to identify state and federally protected species that occur in Johnston County. These
species are listed in Table 3. No protected species were observed during the field evaluations
conducted on the site. Suitable habitat for Virginia least trillium (Trillium pusillum var.
virginianum) and cerulean warbler (Dendroica cerulea) are found on the site. In 2000, Harry
LeGrand noted the call of a male cerulean warbler at the site.
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The Howell Woods stream preservation will help to maintain water quality in Mill Creek and the
Neuse River. This could provide benefits to state and federally listed species that utilize the
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Table 3. Protected Species in Johnston County
Common Name Scientific name Federal
Status State
Status Habitat
Present
Vertebrate
Roanoke bass Amblo lites cavi rons FSC SR Y
American eel Anguilla rostrata FSC None Y
Cerulean warbler Dendroica cerulea FSC SC Y
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucoce halus BGPA T Y
Least Brook Lamprey Lam etra ae tera None T Y
Loggerhead Shrike Lanius ludovicianus None SC N
Neuse River Waterdo Necturus lewisi None SC Y
Pinewoods shiner** L thrurus matutinus FSC None N
Carolina madtom Noturus uriosus FSC T Y
Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E E N
Invertebrate
Dwarf wed emussel Alasmidonta heterodon E E Y
Triangle Floater Alasmidonta undulata None T Y
Yellow lance Elli do lanceolata FSC E Y
Cape Fear Spike Elli do marsu iobesa None SC Y
Roanoke Slabshell Elli do roanokensis None E Y
Tar Rivers in mussel Elli do steinstansana E E Y
Atlantic i toe Fusconaia masoni FSC E N
Yellow lam mussel Lam sills eariosa FSC E Y
Eastern Lam mussel Lam sills radiata None T Y
Green floater Lasmi ona subviridis FSC E Y
North Carolina Spiny Crayfish Orconectes carolinensis None SC N
Creeper Stro hitus undulatus None T Y
Notched Rainbow Villosa constricta None SC N
Vascular Plant
Bo s icebush Lindera subcoriacea FSC T N
Carolina bo mint Macbridea caroliniana FSC T Y
Michaux's sumac* Rhus michauxii E E-SC N
Spring-flowering goldenrod Solida o verna FSC T N
Virginia least trillium* Trillium usillum var. vir inianum FSC E N
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NC NHP:
Updated April 23rd, 2010.
Search performed on Friday, 4 June 2010
Neuse River and other riverine habitats downstream of the Howell Woods site. Protected species
that might benefit from improved downstream water quality include the state threatened Creeper
mussel (Strophitus undulatus) and Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), as well as the federally
endangered Dwarf Wedge mussel (Alasmidonta heterodon) and Tar River Spiny mussel (Elliptio
steinstansana).
The NHP database lists ten element occurrences within the Howell Woods site. Individual species
occurrences include thick-pod white wild indigo (Baptisia alba), water violet (Hoftonia inflata),
and Carolina bogmint (Macbridea caroliniana). None of these species are federally listed as
threatened or endangered. Significant natural communities include cypress-gum swamp
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(brownwater subtype) and coastal plain bottomland hardwoods (brownwater subtype). A
significant natural heritage area (SNHA) encompasses most of the site.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
A search of the files at the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office revealed no historic
structures within a one-mile radius of the proposed preservation site. No structures were observed
during site visits. A review of the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) database shows
the Bentonville Battleground, an 1865 Civil War battle site covering several square miles, is
located approximately 0.5 mile south of the proposed Howell Woods preservation site. No
impacts to cultural resources are expected from this project.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING
An Environmental Data Resources (EDR) Radius Map with GeoCheck report was ordered to
perform an environmental screening of the preservation site (Appendix A). An historic photo
report and an historic mapping report were also reviewed. The EDR GeoCheck report includes
searches of 15 Federal Databases and 55 State and Local databases. None of these databases
revealed any mapped database occurrences. Forty-two unmapped database elements were
identified. Based on the element street addresses, none was in the project vicinity or immediately
up-gradient of the proposed conservation easement.
III. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The site is located on the floodplain of the Neuse River between Smithfield and Goldsboro. The
floodplain is wide-reaching four miles across-and is part of the Middle Neuse River Macrosite
described by the NHP in the Johnston county Natural Areas Inventory (June 2001). This area is
described as having a number of unique sites, although most are unprotected and in private
ownership. This extensive and mature forest provides habitat for neo-tropical migrating birds and
upland game species. The NHP has identified this area on the Neuse River as a significant
floodplain in North Carolina, especially in the extent of mature Bottom Land Hardwood Forest.
HYDROLOGY
Due to the flat topography, the floodplain is subject to frequent flooding from the Neuse River,
bringing high sediment loads to this site. A number of streams and sloughs on this extensive
floodplain drain the adjacent upland and the nearly level floodplain, connecting numerous
wetland habitats and providing diverse aquatic habitat. In addition, these streams provide a
drainage network after flood events.
Within the preservation area, Mill Creek, a perennial stream (S 1), and three smaller perennial
unnamed tributaries are present, S 1-A, S 1-B, and S 1-C (Figure 3). These smaller perennial
streams flow six to nine months or more, and have slow to stagnant current during the driest
times. These streams rely on rainfall and groundwater flow from the numerous wetlands located
across the floodplains. Other more variable hydrology influences are flood events and beaver
impoundments. The perennial stream S 1 is divided into two segments. These streams converge
and flow into Mill Creek.
STREAM ASSESSMENT
The Mill Creek portion of this preservation site is a large, perennial stream with a sand bed, deep
pools, and frequent riffles (Table 4). This section of Mill Creek supports recreational fishing and
a significant aquatic site downstream. Mill Creek is adjacent to existing permanent conservation
easements for the Cox, Cox II, and Westbrook mitigation sites. The proposed preservation
includes Mill Creek and four unnamed tributaries, totaling 23,393 linear feet of stream channel.
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Table 4. Proposed Stream Preservation
Reach Name Length (LF) Channel Width
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Mill Creek 6,119 20 to 40 4 to 8
S 1-segment 1 2,419 25 to 30 2 to 6
S1-segment 2 1,213 25 to 30 4 to 6
S 1-A 7,762 15 to 20 2 to 4
S 1-B 3,587 15 to 30 2 to 4
S1-C 805 15 to 25 2 to 4
S1-D 1,489 10 to 12 2
Total 23,393
Mill Creek has an approximate width of 20 to 40 feet, and bank heights of four to eight feet. The
Unnamed Tributary to Mill Creek 1 (S1) is divided into three segments. A proposed restoration
separates Segment I and Segment 2. S 1 and S 1-D have been dredged in the past, but are stable,
and support a mature forest buffer. The depth of these segments varies as the channel width
changes. S I -A, S 1-B, and S 1-C are first-order streams that have low gradients, and become
stagnant in low-flow periods. They have mucky bottoms, and cypress trees and aquatic vegetation
are common throughout. These swamp streams provide important physical, water quality, and
biological functions in the Upper Neuse Watershed. S 1-D is a stable channel with a sandy
bottom.
WATER QUALITY
Mill Creek and the unnamed tributaries are classified as WS-IV NSW by DWQ. The primary
classification "WS-IV" indicates waters as a Water Supply IV - Highly Developed watershed.
These waters are used as sources of water supply for drinking, culinary, or food processing
purposes where a less developed watershed classification (WS-1,11 or III) is not feasible. WS-IV
waters are generally in moderately to highly developed watersheds or protected areas. These
waters are also protected for Class C uses. Class C waters support aquatic life and secondary
recreational uses. The supplemental classification NSW denotes nutrient sensitive waters that are
subject to excessive growth of microscopic or macroscopic vegetation, and may need additional
nutrient management. Mill Creek discharges into the Neuse River approximately six miles
downstream of the mitigation site. The Neuse River is listed as Water Supply V, Nutrient
Sensitive Waters at its confluence with Mill Creek. Water Supply V waters are protected as water
supplies, which are generally upstream and draining to Water Supply IV waters or waters used by
industry to supply their employees with drinking water or as waters formerly used as water
supply. These waters are also protected for Class C uses.
Much of the flood plain surrounding these streams is comprised of wetlands. The streams flow
through the wetlands, interconnecting these habitats. The extensive buffers along these channels
stabilize the soil and wetlands, preventing down-cutting and erosion. The National Wetlands
Inventory (NWI) identifies these streams and the surrounding floodplain as having a Cowardin
classification of Palustrine Forested Broad-leaved Deciduous Temporarily Flooded (PFOIA). A
wetland assessment was not performed at this site.
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NATURAL COMMUNITIES
The site evaluation identified two distinct natural communities along the floodplain: a mature
Bottomland Hardwood Forest and a Cypress-Gum Swamp (Figure 4). Detailed descriptions of
the natural communities are provided below.
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
The mature hardwoods form a dense canopy, and the shrub and herb strata are relatively open.
The canopy ranges from to 80 to 100 feet in many areas. Several sloughs are present and offer
open water habitat diversity. Evidence of frequent flooding was found across the site, and
included watermarks on trunks and infrequent low wrack lines in small shrubs and brush.
Flooding was observed for one week during the site survey, limiting access to portions of the site.
The dominant bottomland trees include cherrybark oak (Quercus pagoda), willow oak (Quercus
phellos), swamp chestnut oak (Quercus michauxii), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), water
oak (Quercus nigra), red maple (Acer rubrum), green ash (Fraxinus pensylvanica), and American
elm (Ulmus americana). Slightly wetter bottomlands have higher densities of overcup oak
(Quercus lyrata), and the drier areas contain loblolly pines (Pinus taeda). The sub-canopy is fairly
diverse, featuring American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) and winged elm (Ulmus alata) as
dominant species. The shrub layer is variable, containing possumhaw holly (Ilex decidua) and
numerous small saplings. Giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea) is abundant. The herbaceous layer is
mostly sparse except in areas of thin canopy, which contain a variety of sedges, common rush
(Juncos effusus), smallspike false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrical), and netted chain fern
(Woodwardia areolata). Woody vines include greenbriar (Smilax sp.), crossvine (Bignonia
capreolata), muscadine (Vitis sp.), and poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans).
The mature bottomland hardwood community most closely resembles the Coastal Plain
Bottomland Hardwoods (Brownwater Subtype) described in Schafale and Weakley, and is
classified as a Bottomland Hardwood Forest using the draft NC Wetland Assessment Method
(NCWAM) dichotomous key to general NC wetland types. Although Mill Creek originates in the
coastal plain and is a blackwater stream, the regular flooding of the nearby Neuse River provides
substantial nutrient input to this forest community within the proposed preservation area.
Therefore, this site is classified as a Brownwater Subtype community. Disturbance is minimal
and includes hunting trails and damage from wild boars (Sus scrofa). This is a high quality stream
and wetland ecosystem, and a mitigation ratio of 5:1 is recommended.
Cypress-Gum Swamp
This swamp community is mostly found adjacent to stream channels, sloughs, and depressions.
This linear forest community is discontinuous along the channel, has limited canopy breaks, and
shades the channels. It is dominated by swamp tupelo (Nyssa biflora), bald-cypress (Taxodium
distichum), and eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides). Sweetgum and overcup oak also occur
regularly in this community along with other individuals common in the Bottomland Hardwood
Forest community. The main understory trees are American hornbeam and Carolina ash
(Fraxinus caroliniana). Various sedges are present in the shallow water and margins, along with
forbs such as lizard's tail (Saururus cernuus) and smallspike false nettle. This community is
permanently saturated and frequently flooded due to topography along Polecat Branch and beaver
impoundments. Small areas of open water are present because of wind damage and
microtopography. The water was typically 0-18 inches above the ground surface at the time of the
vegetation survey. Watermarks were visible on many trees.
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Forest using the draft NC Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM) dichotomous key to general •
NC wetland types. This community has few invasive species, and disturbance is limited to
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The Howell Woods Preservation Site is a unique and valuable stream and aquatic ecosystem. The •
stream and riparian areas provide diverse aquatic habitat and water quality benefits to floodwaters

from the Neuse River and Mill Creek. The adjacent wetland areas provide many complementary •
water quality and habitat functions within the sensitive Neuse River watershed. The discussion •
below details the wetland and water quality functions of the site, as well as its unique ecological •
attributes.
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT •
The Howell Woods preservation area is frequently flooded by the Neuse River and Mill Creek. •
Figure 5A depicts the flood frequency on the Neuse River at the US 70 bridge in Smithfield, •
approximately nine miles upstream of the project, for 2004-2008. Figure 5B depicts the flood
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downstream of the project, for 2004-2008. Several flood events have been recorded that
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Mill Creek is listed as Class C Nutrient Sensitive Waters by DWQ. The primary classification
"C" indicates waters that support aquatic life and secondary recreational uses. The supplemental
classification denotes nutrient sensitive waters that may need additional nutrient management
because they are subject to excessive growth of microscopic or macroscopic vegetation. Mill
Creek discharges into the Neuse River approximately seven miles downstream of the preservation
site. The Neuse River is listed as Water Supply V Nutrient Sensitive Waters. Water Supply V
waters are protected as water supplies which are generally upstream and draining to Water Supply
IV waters, or waters used by industry to supply their employees with drinking water or as waters
formerly used as water supply. These waters are also protected for Class C uses.
Three ambient water quality-monitoring stations and one benthic macroinvertebrate monitoring
station are located upstream of the project area on Hannah Creek, a tributary to Mill Creek. The
monitoring stations are supported by the NCDWQ Basinwide assessment water quality
monitoring on the Neuse River basin. In addition, there is one benthic macroinvertebrate
monitoring station on Mill Creek downstream of the site at Cox Mill. Hannah Creek receives
discharge from the Benson WWTP.
Hannah Creek, from its source to NC 96, is on the 303(d) for aquatic life due to a fair benthic
bioclassification and a low dissolved oxygen standards violation. From NC 96 to Mill Creek,
Hannah Creek is Not Rated for aquatic life due to extreme low flow conditions. This site was
rated twice as Good-Fair (1995, 2001), and twice as Fair (1991, 2000). In September 2005 it
received a Not Rated bioclassification. The conditions found at this location in 2005 were
possibly impacted by extreme low flow conditions.
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Mill Creek was Not Rated for aquatic life due to the extreme low flow conditions during the most
recent sampling period. This site had been sampled three times before 2005. On each previous
occasion, it was rated Good-Fair.
UNIQUE ECOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES
The Howell Woods site lies within the NHP-designated Middle Neuse River Macrosite, which
also contains the Cowbone Oxbows/Sage Pond Natural Area, Brogden Bottomlands, Riverside
Church Bottomlands, Richardson Bridge Bottomlands, and Mill Creek Aquatic Habitat-areas
the NHP has designated SNHAs. This area encompasses the Neuse River and floodplain areas
near the preservation site. The Neuse River Waterdog, Roanoke bass, and North Carolina spiny
crayfish are rare species known to occur within this macrosite (NC NHP).
This area contains NHP natural community element occurrences for coastal plain bottomland
hardwoods (brownwater subtype) and cypress-gum swamp (brownwater subtype). The Carolina
bogmint and Cerulean warbler have been observed on the Howell Woods property. The Howell
Woods preservation area provides suitable habitat for a wide range of species, and prevents
potential fragmentation of the Neuse River floodplain in that vicinity. The most desirable species
of hardwoods have demanding site requirements, surviving and growing well only on a
comparatively narrow range of sites. This site is within this narrow range for hardwoods. Quality
of hardwoods is a major consideration in the unique attributes of this site.
This site provides water quality benefits due to its location downstream of a 303d classified
stream. The water quality benefits directly improve water quality flowing into the Neuse River
and the sensitive species present.
WETLAND MITIGATION CREDITS
Based on the high quality wetlands present, the benefits to water quality, and the unique
ecological attributes, the Howell Woods preservation site will generate 5,002 stream mitigation
credits in HUC 03020201. These credits are based on a 5:1 mitigation ratio for Cypress-Gum
Swamp and a 5:1 mitigation ratio for Bottomland Hardwood Forest. The site is consistent with
applicable federal guidance and the provisions of the Neu-con Mitigation Banking Instrument
(MBI). The legal limits of the preservation site will be finalized when the conservation easement
is recorded.
V. ADMINISTRATIVE AND REGULATORY ISSUES
HUC SERVICE AREA
The site will serve impacts in HUC 03020201. This HUC encompasses the upper Neuse River
drainage area and its major and minor tributaries. The preserved streams are buffered by
bottomland hardwood forests and cypress-gum swamp. These communities are considered
riverine, as defined in 15A: NCAC2R0502(b) of Regulation.
Consistent with the Neu-Con MBI, the Howell Woods Stream Preservation Site will be used in
conjunction with, and will supplement, restoration mitigation acreage being provided by EBX in
HUC 03020201. The use and application of the credits will be consistent with I.F.3 of the Neu-
Con BMI. Under no circumstance will the preservation credits exceed 50 percent of the total
credits being provided in HUC 03020201. The preservation credits may also be used in other
authorized HUCs on a case-by-case basis, as approved by the MBRT.
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MONITORING
A conservation easement monitoring data sheet has been created, and will be required to be
maintained by the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation, Inc. (Appendix B). The
monitoring sheet will be submitted annually to the Corps and DWQ after each annual site visit.
These data sheets document observed adjacent land uses and naturalist observations, such as
wildlife and plant life. The funding for monitoring is derived from the interest generated off of
the required endowment fee charged by the qualified land trust discussed under the Conservation
Easement section of this Preservation Letter Plan. The qualified land trust determines the amount
of the endowment needed to properly fund the monitoring activities in perpetuity, and the
endowment fee differs from site to site depending on the size and landscape position of the site.
Site visits will be conducted annually unless the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation, Inc.
is notified of unauthorized activities. Unauthorized activities will be investigated and reported
immediately to-the Corps and DWQ. Remedial action will be taken if required by the Corps and
DWQ.
CREDIT RELEASE
The schedule of credit availability will be dictated by the provisions of IV E. I(a) of the Neu-Con
MBI. It provides as follows:
"For preservation acreage, the projected credit total shall be available for sale, and
debiting, provided the following minimum requirements have been satisfied with regard
to the Bank: (i) the Banking Instrument is executed and the Site Specific Mitigation Plan
has been approved by the MBRT; (ii) credits are established consistent with Section I.F.3
and the Site Specific Mitigation Plan; (iii) a conservation easement is placed on a Bank
Site or approved phase of a Bank Site; and (iv) appropriate financial assurances of a type
and amount acceptable to the Corps and the MBRT have been established, only if such
preservation acreage is used in conjunction with restoration or creation acreage and such
financial assurance is necessary for the restoration and creation acreage."
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
Consistent with Section III G of the Neu-Con MBI, a conservation easement has been placed over
the preserved areas in perpetuity. The easement was recorded in the chain of title, and is held by
North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation, Inc. EBX Neuse 1, LLC will pay the required
endowment fee to the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation, Inc. A sample Deed of
Easement is included in Appendix C. Consistent with Section III G.2, to the extent a
conservation easement is placed on acreage that is approved for credit release and the Bank
Sponsor determines that such acreage will not be debited or used, such acreage may be released
from the preservation requirement upon written notice to, and approval from, the MBRT.
FINANCIAL ASSURANCES
The Neu-Con MBI does not require financial assurances for preservation acreage (Section III F).
Nevertheless, in order for preservation credits to be released, financial assurances must be placed
on any restoration acreage used in conjunction with the preservation acreage (Section IV.E.1).
EBX presently maintains financial assurances not only for restoration acreage in the HUC, but
also for the land value of the Howell Woods preservation acreage. These financial assurances
exceed the requirements of the Neu-Con MBI.
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An endowment will be placed with North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation, Inc (easement
holder). The non-wasting endowment allows for annual site visits, as well as some allowance for
additional monitoring activities if these activities are deemed necessary by the Corps and DWQ.
VI. CONCLUSIONS
The Howell Woods wetland preservation will generate 4,679 stream mitigation credits for the
Neu-Con Umbrella Mitigation Bank. The site is consistent with applicable federal guidance and
the provisions of the Neu-con Mitigation Banking Instrument (MBI). The Howell Woods stream
mitigation credits will be used in conjunction with restoration credits in the hydrologic unit code
(HUC) 03020201. The site is presented with mitigation ratios of 5:1.
The preservation easement acreages presented in this Preservation Letter are 23,393 LF. The legal
limits of the preservation site will be finalized, and the conservation easement will be recorded in
the Johnston County Register of Deeds. The parcel boundaries and proposed easement limits
displayed in the report are based on a plat survey entitled "Conservation Easement Survey of the
Howell Woods Preservation Site for EBX Neuse I, LLC, Johnston County, North Carolina".
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VII. REFERENCES
EBX I, LLC and US Army Corps of Engineers. 2007. Banking Instrument: Neu-Con Umbrella
Wetland Mitigation and Stream Restoration Bank 14 pp.
NC NHP. 2001. Midldle Neuse River Macrosite: Johnston County Natural Areas Inventory.
NCDENR. 2010. "Water Quality Stream Classifications for Streams in North Carolina." Water
Quality Section. http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq.
North Carolina Geological Survey. 1985. Geologic Map of North Carolina. Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development. Raleigh, NC.
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. 2001. Johnston County Natural Areas Inventory.
Middle Neuse River Macrosite. pp 116 - 156
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. 2008. Threatened and Endangered species workroom.
Radford, A.E., H.E. Ahles, and C.R. Bell. 1968. Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas.
University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, N.C. 1,183 pp.
Schafale, Michael P. and Alan S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of
North Carolina Third Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of
Parks and Recreation, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Raleigh, NC. 325 pp.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service.
1994. Soil Survey of Johnston County North Carolina.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 2008. "Threatened and Endangered Species in North
Carolina." North Carolina Ecological Services. http://www.fws.gov/raleigh/
United States Geological Survey. 1986. 7.5 Minute Topographic Map, Four Oaks, NE, and
Newton Grove North NC.
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• Office of the President
• Dr. David N. Johnson June 7, 2010
• President
• Beverly Gibson Mr. William J. Biddleeome
Executive Assistant Department of the Army
• Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
• P.O. Box 100
• Board of Trustees Washington, NC 27889-1000
• Lyn Toney Austin
Chairman
Subject: Mitigation Preservation Opportunity
• Robert W. Bryant, Jr. Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center
Vice Chairman Johnston County, North Carolina

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Dr. Phyllis Ethridge ear Mr. Biddlecome,
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John Hatch

I was disappointed to learn from Mr. Ely Perry of Environmental Banc and

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Jr Exchange (EBX) that the Interagency Review Team (IRT) is considering not
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. allowing EBX to obtain Restoration Credits by purchasing a conservation
• James Narron easement from Johnston Community College's Howell Woods
• Douglas V. Oglesby Environmental Learning Center. It is my understanding the IRT questions

• Haywood A. Watson whether or not the resources are already protected from human impact due to
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Eldridge T. Westbrook the Howell Woods
s Strategic Plan. I am writing to address this concern

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• Durwood Woodall College leadership believes placing a conservation easement in
perpetuity

• fulfills the objectives outlined in the Howell Woods Environmental Learning
Joe Lorenzo
Student Center Strategic Plan adopted by the Johnston Community College Board of
• Trustees on September 3, 2009. This strategic plan is divided into four core
areas which include 1) natural resources management, 2) outdoor recreation
• and operations, 3) outdoor and environmental education, and 4) fund raising
(to include raising funds through the sale of conservation easements)
public
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relations and marketing. Howell Woods depends on outside funding sources
• and other opportunities to sustain its objectives. The four core objectives are
• interdependent with each being important to the mission of Howell Woods.
• Concern has been raised that the existing resources are already protected
• from potential human impacts due to the Strategic Plan. Section I, Goal 11

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245 College Road when possible. Minimum distance from the bank of the Neuse River or
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• www.johnstoncc.edu (page 39) calls for management to "research and explore options for
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banks or other conservation easements that will pay for outright
ownership and/or long-term or perpetual easements." In other words,
should circumstances prevail; the college expects to change its plan and allow
for property disturbance in order to achieve planned financial objectives for
Howell Woods.
Mr. Gordon Woodruff, legal counsel for Johnston Community College
assures college leadership that the strategic plan is just that, a plan, and not a
binding contract which cannot be changed. In fact, JCC sold an easement in
2001 for the purpose of wetland and stream mitigation through the Wetland
Restoration Program (now Ecosystem Enhancement Program). Further, as
you can see on page 42, Appendix 1, Howell Woods has a growth plan
including additional staff. If the future need for funding requires us to cut
portions of the forest that were planned to be buffered greater that the current
laws require, we clearly have the ability to make the necessary change to the
plan (as stated in the last paragraph of the Executive Summary).
Howell Woods has a history of maximizing the use of its resources in a
sustainable manner to achieve its objectives. Please take this commitment
into consideration and allow for these unique natural resources to be
protected in perpetuity through sale of a conservation easement to
Environmental Banc and Exchange. I appreciate your positive review. If I
can provide additional information, please contact me!
Sinc ely,
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President
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Howell Woods
6601 Devils Racetrack Road
Four Oaks, NC 27524
I Inquiry Number: 2792753.2s
June 14, 2010
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A search of available environmental records was conducted by Environmental Data Resources, Inc (EDR).
The report was designed to assist parties seeking to meet the search requirements of EPA's Standards
and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries (40 CFR Part 312), the ASTM Standard Practice for
Environmental Site Assessments (E 1527-05) or custom requirements developed for the evaluation of
environmental risk associated with a parcel of real estate.
TARGET PROPERTY INFORMATION
ADDRESS
6601 DEVILS RACETRACK ROAD
FOUR OAKS, NC 27524
COORDINATES
Latitude (North):
Longitude (West):
Universal Tranvel
UTM X (Meters):
UTM Y (Meters):
Elevation:
35.378300 - 35° 22'41.9"
78.283100 - 78° 16'59.2"
se Mercator: Zone 17
746811.7
3918187.2
88 ft. above sea level
USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ASSOCIATED WITH TARGET PROPERTY
Target Property Map:
Most Recent Revision:
South Map:
Most Recent Revision:
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS REPORT
35078-D3 FOUR OAKS NE, NC
1997
35078-C3 NEWTON GROVE NORTH, NC
1997
Photo Year: 2006
Source: USDA
TARGET PROPERTY SEARCH RESULTS
The target property was not listed in any of the databases searched by EDR.
DATABASES WITH NO MAPPED SITES
No mapped sites were found in EDR's search of available ("reasonably ascertainable ") government
records either on the target property or within the search radius around the target property for the
following databases:
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Federal NPL site list
NPL__________________________ National Priority List
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Proposed NPL---------------- Proposed National Priority List Sites
NPL LIENS___________________ Federal Superfund Liens
Federal Delisted NPL site list
Delisted NPL_________________ National Priority List Deletions
Federal CERCLIS list
CERCLIS--------------------- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System
FEDERAL FACILITY Federal Facility Site Information listing
Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site List
CERC-NFRAP---------------- CERCLIS No Further Remedial Action Planned
Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list
CORRACTS__________________ Corrective Action Report
Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list
RCRA-TSDF----------------- RCRA - Treatment, Storage and Disposal
Federal RCRA generators list
RCRA-LQG------------------- RCRA- Large Quantity Generators
RCRA-SQG------------------ RCRA- Small Quantity Generators
RCRA-CESQG--------------- RCRA - Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator
Federal institutional controls / engineering controls registries
US ENG CONTROLS Engineering Controls Sites List
US INST CONTROL --------- Sites with Institutional Controls
Federal ERNS list
ERNS------------------------ Emergency Response Notification System
State- and tribal - equivalent NPL
NC HSDS____________________ Hazardous Substance Disposal Site
State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS
SHWS________________________ Inactive Hazardous Sites Inventory
State and tribal landfill and/or solid waste disposal site lists
SWF/LF______________________ List of Solid Waste Facilities
OLI--------------------------- Old Landfill Inventory
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
LUST ------------------------- Regional UST Database
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LUST TRUST ----------------- State Trust Fund Database
INDIAN LUST__ ____ Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
State and tribal registered storage tank lists
LIST___________ ______ Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Database
AST__________________________ AST Database
INDIAN LIST__________________ Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
FEMA LIST___________________ Underground Storage Tank Listing
State and tribal institutional control/ engineering control registries
INST CONTROL_____________ No Further Action Sites With Land Use Restrictions Monitoring
State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites
VCP__________________________ Responsible Party Voluntary Action Sites
INDIAN VCP------------------ Voluntary Cleanup Priority Listing
State and tribal Brownfields sites
BROWNFIELDS______________ Brownfields Projects Inventory
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Local Brownfield lists
US BROWNFIELDS__________ A Listing of Brownfields Sites
Local Lists of Landfill/ Solid Waste Disposal Sites
ODI-------------------------- Open Dump Inventory
DEBRIS REGION 9----------- Torres Martinez Reservation Illegal Dump Site Locations
HIST LF______________________ Solid Waste Facility Listing
INDIAN ODI__________________ Report on the Status of Open Dumps on Indian Lands
Local Lists of Hazardous waste / Contaminated Sites
US CDL______________________ Clandestine Drug Labs
US HIST CDL________________ National Clandestine Laboratory Register
Local Land Records
LIENS 2______________________ CERCLA Lien Information
LUCIS________________________ Land Use Control Information System
Records of Emergency Release Reports
HMIRS_______________________ Hazardous Materials Information Reporting System
Other Ascertainable Records
RCRA-NonGen--------------- RCRA- Non Generators
DOT OPS____________________ Incident and Accident Data
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DOD ----------------------- -- Department of Defense Sites
FUDS--------------------- --- Formerly Used Defense Sites
CONSENT_________________ __ Superfund (CERCLA) Consent Decrees
ROD----------------------- -- Records Of Decision
UMTRA-------------------- -- Uranium Mill Tailings Sites
MINES____________________ ___ Mines Master Index File
TRIS---------------------- --- Toxic Chemical Release Inventory System
TSCA ---------------------- -- Toxic Substances Control Act
FTTS ------------- --- FIFRA/ TSCA Tracking System - FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, & Rodenticide
Act)/TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
HIST FTTS ---------------- --- FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System Administrative Case Listing
SSTS---------------------- --. Section 7 Tracking Systems
ICIS----------------------- --- Integrated Compliance Information System
PADS_____________________ ___ PCB Activity Database System
MILTS ---------------------- -- Material Licensing Tracking System
RADINFO----------------- --- Radiation Information Database
FINDS Facility Index System/Facility Registry System
RAATS____________________ ___ RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System
IMD_______________________ ___ Incident Management Database
UIC------------------------ --. Underground Injection Wells Listing
DRYCLEANERS----------- --. Drycleaning Sites
NPDES-------------------- --- NPDES Facility Location Listing
INDIAN RESERV__________ ___ Indian Reservations
SCRD DRYCLEANERS____ __- State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners Listing
COAL ASH---------------- --- Coal Ash Disposal Sites
COAL ASH DOE ----------- --- Sleam-Electric Plan Operation Data
COAL ASH EPA___________ ___ Coal Combustion Residues Surface Impoundments List
PCB TRANSFORMER----_ _-_ PCB Transformer Registration Database
EDR PROPRIETARY RECORDS
EDR Proprietary Records
Manufactured Gas Plants----- EDR Proprietary Manufactured Gas Plants
SURROUNDING SITES: SEARCH RESULTS
Surrounding sites were not identified.
Unmappable (orphan) sites are not considered in the foregoing analysis.
TC2792753.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4

• Due to poor or inadequate address information, the following sites were not mapped:
Site Name Database(s)
T W SHIRLEY LF,HIST LF
• RAY'S GARAGE HWS,IMD
KLEBS PORTA JOHNS LF
• CLOVERLEAF GULF SVC IMD,LUST,UST
MCLAMBS AMOCO STATION LUST TRUST,LUST,UST,IMD
• HOLTS LAKE LIFT STATION IMD,LUST
KING BUILDING IMD,LUST
• RAY'S GARAGE & AUTO SERVICE IMD,LUST
• OAK GROVE INN IMD,LUST
WALLACE WAREHOUSE - EXEC LOUNG IMD,LUST
• ALLAN HYATT CHEVROLET IMD,LUST
JONES BROTHERS FURNITURE IMD,UST,LUST
• STANCIL'S AMOCO FOOD SHOP 5 IMD,LUST
STANCIL'S AMOCO FOOD MART 2 IMD,LUST
• NORRIS GAS & GROCERY LUST TRUST,UST
BEASLEY'S STORE LUST TRUST
• AMOCO FOOD MART LUST TRUST
• STRICKLAND'S GROCERY LUST TRUST
B&S TEXACO LUST TRUST
• ALSTON R BAREFOOT UST
BENTONVILLE BATTLEGROUND HST UST
• SOUTH JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL UST
COUNTRY STORE UST
BAKER'S GAS & GROCERY UST
PAUL'S RESTAURANT UST
• 701 GULF SER UST
• JIFF MART 2 UST
SOUTHERN STATES UST
• C & C SUNOCO UST
J.G. BARBOUR GROCERY UST
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL CENT UST
GLENN'S SHELL UST
• BURLINGTON IND. SMITHFIELD PL UST
GUY C. LEE MANUFACTURING CO. UST
• S.T. WOOTEN CONSTRUCTION CO. UST
• INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC SALES/SER UST
GARDNER-CREECH OIL CO. UST
• ALAN HYATT CHEVROLET. INC. UST
KENNEDY FREIGHT LINES. INC. UST
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DDRESS: 6601 Devils Racetrack Road CONTACT: Daniel Ingram
Four Oaks NC 27524 INQUIRY #: 2792753.2s
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MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
Search
Target Distance
Database Property (Miles)
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Federal NPL site list
NPL 2.000
Proposed NPL 2.000
NPL LIENS 1.000
Federal Delisted NPL site list
Delisted NPL 2.000
Federal CERCLIS list
CERCLIS 1.500
FEDERAL FACILITY 2.000
Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site List
CERC-NFRAP 1.500
Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list
CORRACTS 2.000
Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list
RCRA-TSDF 1.500
Federal RCRA generators list
RCRA-LQG 1.250
RCRA-SQG 1.250
RCRA-CESQG 1.250
Federal institutional controls /
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US ENG CONTROLS 1.500
US INST CONTROL 1.500
Federal ERNS list
ERNS 1.000
State- and tribal - equivalent NPL
NC HSDS 2.000
State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS
SHWS 2.000
State and tribal landfill and/or
solid waste disposal site lists
SWF/LF 1.500
OLI 1.500
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
LUST 1.500
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MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
Search
Target Distance Total
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LUST TRUST 1.500 0 0 0 0 0 0
INDIAN LUST 1.500 0 0 0 0 0 0
State and tribal registered storage tank lists
UST 1.250 0 0 0 0 0 0
AST 1.250 0 0 0 0 0 0
INDIAN UST 1.250 0 0 0 0 0 0
FEMA UST 1.250 0 0 0 0 0 0
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INST CONTROL 1.500 0 0 0 0 0 0
State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites
VCP 1.500 0 0 0 0 0 0
INDIAN VCP 1.500 0 0 0 0 0 0
State and tribal Brownfields sites
BROWNFIELDS 1.500 0 0 0 0 0 0
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Local Brownfield lists
US BROWNFIELDS 1.500
Local Lists of Landfill/ Solid
Waste Disposal Sites
ODI 1.500
DEBRIS REGION 9 1.500
HIST LF 1.500
INDIAN ODI 1.500
Local Lists of Hazardous waste /
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US CDL 1.000
US HIST CDL 1.000
Local Land Records
LIENS 2 1.000
LUCIS 1.500
Records of Emergency Release Reports
H M I RS 1.000
Other Ascertainable Records
RCRA-NonGen 1.250
DOT OPS 1.000
DOD 2.000
FUDS 2.000
CONSENT 2.000
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MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
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GOVERNMENT RECORDS SEARCHED /DATA CURRENCY TRACKING
To maintain currency of the following federal and state databases, EDR contacts the appropriate governmental agency
on a monthly or quarterly basis, as required.
Number of Days to Update: Provides confirmation that EDR is reporting records that have been updated within 90 days
from the date the government agency made the information available to the public.
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Federal NPL site list
NPL: National Priority List
National Priorities List (Superfund). The NPL is a subset of CERCLIS and identifies over 1,200 sites for priority
cleanup under the Superfund Program. NPL sites may encompass relatively large areas. As such, EDR provides polygon
coverage for over 1,000 NPL site boundaries produced by EPA's Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center
(EPIC) and regional EPA offices.
Date of Government Version: 03/31/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/02/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 10
NPL Site Boundaries
Source: EPA
Telephone: N/A
Last EDR Contact: 05/07/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/26/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
Sources:
EPA's Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center (EPIC)
Telephone: [phone]
EPA Region 1
Telephone [phone]
EPA Region 3
Telephone [phone]
EPA Region 4
Telephone [phone]
EPA Region 5
Telephone [phone]
EPA Region 10
Telephone [phone]
EPA Region 6
Telephone: [phone]
EPA Region 7
Telephone: [phone]
EPA Region 8
Telephone: [phone]
EPA Region 9
Telephone: [phone]
Proposed NPL: Proposed National Priority List Sites
A site that has been proposed for listing on the National Priorities List through the issuance of a proposed rule
in the Federal Register. EPA then accepts public comments on the site, responds to the comments, and places on
the NPL those sites that continue to meet the requirements for listing.
Date of Government Version: 03/31/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/02/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 10
Source: EPA
Telephone: N/A
Last EDR Contact: 05/07/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/26/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
NPL LIENS: Federal Superfund Liens
Federal Superfund Liens. Under the authority granted the USEPA by CERCLA of 1980, the USEPA has the authority
to file liens against real property in order to recover remedial action expenditures or when the property owner
received notification of potential liability. USEPA compiles a listing of filed notices of Superfund Liens.
Date of Government Version: 10/15/1991
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/02/1994
Date Made Active in Reports: 03/30/1994
Number of Days to Update: 56
Source: EPA
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/17/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/30/2010
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
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GOVERNMENT RECORDS SEARCHED /DATA CURRENCY TRACKING
Federal Delisted NPL site list
DELISTED NPL: National Priority List Deletions
The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) establishes the criteria that the
EPA uses to delete sites from the NPL. In accordance with 40 CFR 300.425.(e), sites may be deleted from the
NPL where no further response is appropriate.
Date of Government Version: 03/31/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/02/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 10
Federal CERCLIS list
Source: EPA
Telephone: N/A
Last EDR Contact: 05/07/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/26/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
CERCLIS: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System
CERCLIS contains data on potentially hazardous waste sites that have been reported to the USEPA by states, municipalities,
private companies and private persons, pursuant to Section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act (CERCLA). CERCLIS contains sites which are either proposed to or on the National Priorities
List (NPL) and sites which are in the screening and assessment phase for possible inclusion on the NPL.
Date of Government Version: 01/29/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/09/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 62
Source: EPA
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 06/11/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/12/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
FEDERAL FACILITY: Federal Facility Site Information listing
A listing of NPL and Base Realighnment & Closure sites found in the CERCLIS database where FERRO is involved in
cleanup projects.
Date of Government Version: 06/23/2009
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/15/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/10/2010
Number of Days to Update: 26
Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site List
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/30/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/26/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
CERCLIS-NFRAP: CERCLIS No Further Remedial Action Planned
Archived sites are sites that have been removed and archived from the inventory of CERCLIS sites. Archived status
indicates that, to the best of EPA's knowledge, assessment at a site has been completed and that EPA has determined
no further steps will be taken to list this site on the National Priorities List (NPL), unless information indicates
this decision was not appropriate or other considerations require a recommendation for listing at a later time.
This decision does not necessarily mean that there is no hazard associated with a given site; it only means that,
based upon available information, the location is not judged to be a potential NPL site.
Date of Government Version: 06/23/2009
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/02/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/21/2009
Number of Days to Update: 19
Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list
Source: EPA
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 06/11/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/13/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
CORRACTS: Corrective Action Report
CORRACTS identifies hazardous waste handlers with RCRA corrective action activity.
Date of Government Version: 03/25/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/31/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/27/2010
Number of Days to Update: 57
Source: EPA
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/17/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/30/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
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GOVERNMENT RECORDS SEARCHED /DATA CURRENCY TRACKING
Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list
RCRA-TSDF: RCRA - Treatment, Storage and Disposal
RCRAInfo is EPA's comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database
includes selective information on sites which generate, transport, store, treat and/or dispose of hazardous waste
as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Transporters are individuals or entities that
move hazardous waste from the generator offsite to a facility that can recycle, treat, store, or dispose of the
waste. TSDFs treat, store, or dispose of the waste.
Date of Government Version: 02/17/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/19/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/17/2010
Number of Days to Update: 87
Federal RCRA generators list
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/29/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/19/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
RCRA-LQG: RCRA - Large Quantity Generators
RCRAInfo is EPA's comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database
includes selective information on sites which generate, transport, store, treat and/or dispose of hazardous waste
as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Large quantity generators (LQGs) generate
over 1,000 kilograms (kg) of hazardous waste, or over 1 kg of acutely hazardous waste per month.
Date of Government Version: 02/17/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/19/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/17/2010
Number of Days to Update: 87
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/29/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/19/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
RCRA-SQG: RCRA - Small Quantity Generators
RCRAInfo is EPA's comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database
includes selective information on sites which generate, transport, store, treat and/or dispose of hazardous waste
as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Small quantity generators (SQGs) generate
between 100 kg and 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per month.
Date of Government Version: 02/17/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/19/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/17/2010
Number of Days to Update: 87
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/29/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/19/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
RCRA-CESQG: RCRA - Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators
RCRAInfo is EPA's comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database
includes selective information on sites which generate, transport, store, treat and/or dispose of hazardous waste
as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Conditionally exempt small quantity generators
(CESQGs) generate less than 100 kg of hazardous waste, or less than 1 kg of acutely hazardous waste per month.
Date of Government Version: 02/17/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/19/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/17/2010
Number of Days to Update: 87
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/29/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/19/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
Federal institutional controls / engineering controls registries
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GOVERNMENT RECORDS SEARCHED /DATA CURRENCY TRACKING
US ENG CONTROLS: Engineering Controls Sites List
A listing of sites with engineering controls in place. Engineering controls include various forms of caps, building
foundations, liners, and treatment methods to create pathway elimination for regulated substances to enter environmental
media or effect human health.
Date of Government Version: 12/20/2009
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/20/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 82
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 06/14/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/27/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
US INST CONTROL: Sites with Institutional Controls
A listing of sites with institutional controls in place. Institutional controls include administrative measures,
such as groundwater use restrictions, construction restrictions, property use restrictions, and post remediation
care requirements intended to prevent exposure to contaminants remaining on site. Deed restrictions are generally
required as part of the institutional controls.
Date of Government Version: 12/20/2009
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/20/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 82
Federal ERNS list
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 06/14/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/27/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
ERNS: Emergency Response Notification System
Emergency Response Notification System. ERNS records and stores information on reported releases of oil and hazardous
substances.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2009 Source: National Response Center, United States Coast Guard
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/22/2010 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/11/2010 Last EDR Contact: 04/07/2010
Number of Days to Update: 20 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/19/2010
Data Release Frequency: Annually
State- and tribal - equivalent NPL
HSDS: Hazardous Substance Disposal Site
Locations of uncontrolled and unregulated hazardous waste sites. The file includes sites on the National Priority
List as well as those on the state priority list.
Date of Government Version: 04/06/2006 Source: North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/28/2007 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/13/2007 Last EDR Contact: 05/14/2010
Number of Days to Update: 44 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/23/2010
Data Release Frequency: Biennially
State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS
SHWS: Inactive Hazardous Sites Inventory
State Hazardous Waste Sites. State hazardous waste site records are the states' equivalent to CERCLIS. These sites
may or may not already be listed on the federal CERCLIS list. Priority sites planned for cleanup using state funds
(state equivalent of Superfund) are identified along with sites where cleanup will be paid for by potentially
responsible parties. Available information varies by state.
Date of Government Version: 03/30/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/06/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2010
Number of Days to Update: 14
Source: Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 03/22/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/05/2010
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SWF/LF: List of Solid Waste Facilities
Solid Waste Facilities/Landfill Sites. SWF/LF type records typically contain an inventory of solid waste disposal
facilities or landfills in a particular state. Depending on the state, these may be active or inactive facilities
or open dumps that failed to meet RCRA Subtitle D Section 4004 criteria for solid waste landfills or disposal
sites.
Date of Government Version: 04/06/2010 Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/07/2010 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2010 Last EDR Contact: 04/07/2010
Number of Days to Update: 13 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/19/2010
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
OLI: Old Landfill Inventory
Old landfill inventory location information.
sites).
Date of Government Version: 03/30/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/08/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2010
Number of Days to Update: 12
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
(Does not include no further action sites and other agency lead
Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/06/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/19/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
LUST: Regional UST Database
This database contains information obtained from the Regional Offices. It provides a more detailed explanation
of current and historic activity for individual sites, as well as what was previously found in the Incident Management
Database. Sites in this database with Incident Numbers are considered LUSTS.
Date of Government Version: 05/14/2010 Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/19/2010 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 06/14/2010 Last EDR Contact: 05/19/2010
Number of Days to Update: 26 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/30/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
LUST TRUST: State Trust Fund Database
This database contains information about
incurred while remediating Leaking USTs
Date of Government Version: 04/16/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/21/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 06/14/2010
Number of Days to Update: 54
claims against the State Trust Funds for reimbursements for expenses
Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/21/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/02/2010
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
INDIAN LUST R7: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUSTs on Indian land in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska
Date of Government Version: 03/24/2009
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 06/17/2009
Number of Days to Update: 28
Source: EPA Region 7
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/04/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN LUST R4: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUSTs on Indian land in Florida, Mississippi and North Carolina.
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Date of Government Version: 03/10/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/16/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 27
Source: EPA Region 4
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
INDIAN LUST R9: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUSTs on Indian land in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Nevada
Date of Government Version: 02/01/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/03/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 40
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
INDIAN LUST R8: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUSTs on Indian land in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.
Date of Government Version: 02/25/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/25/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 46
Source: EPA Region 8
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
INDIAN LUST R10: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUSTs on Indian land in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Date of Government Version: 05/04/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/05/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/27/2010
Number of Days to Update: 22
Source: EPA Region 10
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
INDIAN LUST R6: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUSTs on Indian land in New Mexico and Oklahoma.
Date of Government Version: 05/03/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/05/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/27/2010
Number of Days to Update: 22
Source: EPA Region 6
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN LUST R1: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
A listing of leaking underground storage tank locations on Indian Land.
Date of Government Version: 02/19/2009
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/19/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 03/16/2009
Number of Days to Update: 25
State and tribal registered storage tank lists
Source: EPA Region 1
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
UST: Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Database
Registered Underground Storage Tanks. UST's are regulated under Subtitle I of the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (RCRA) and must be registered with the state department responsible for administering the UST program. Available
information varies by state program.
Date of Government Version: 04/30/2010 Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/18/2010 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 06/14/2010 Last EDR Contact: 05/18/2010
Number of Days to Update: 27 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/30/2010
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AST: AST Database
Facilities with aboveground storage tanks that have a capacity greater than 21,000 gallons.
Date of Government Version: 03/30/2010 Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/31/2010 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/30/2010 Last EDR Contact: 03/29/2010
Number of Days to Update: 30 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/12/2010
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
INDIAN UST R5: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian
land in EPA Region 5 (Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin and Tribal Nations).
Date of Government Version: 02/11/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/11/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 60
Source: EPA Region 5
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN UST R4: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian
land in EPA Region 4 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
and Tribal Nations)
Date of Government Version: 03/10/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/16/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 27
Source: EPA Region 4
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
INDIAN UST R10: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian
land in EPA Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Tribal Nations).
Date of Government Version: 05/04/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/05/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/27/2010
Number of Days to Update: 22
Source: EPA Region 10
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
INDIAN UST R8: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian
land in EPA Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and 27 Tribal Nations).
Date of Government Version: 02/25/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/25/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 46
Source: EPA Region 8
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
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The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian
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Date of Government Version: 02/19/2009
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/19/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 03/16/2009
Number of Days to Update: 25
Source: EPA, Region 1
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
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The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian •
land in EPA Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and 9 Tribal Nations).
Date of Government Version: 04/01/2008
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/30/2008
Date Made Active in Reports: 03/16/2009
Number of Days to Update: 76
Source: EPA Region 7
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/12/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN UST R9: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian •
land in EPA Region 9 (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and Tribal Nations).
Date of Government Version: 02/01/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/03/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 40
Source: EPA Region 9
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
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The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian
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Date of Government Version: 05/03/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/05/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/27/2010
Number of Days to Update: 22
Source: EPA Region 6
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
FEMA UST: Underground Storage Tank Listing
A listing of all FEMA owned underground storage tanks.
Date of Government Version: 01/01/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/16/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 55
Source: FEMA
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/19/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/02/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
State and tribal institutional control/ engineering control registries
INST CONTROL: No Further Action Sites With Land Use Restrictions Monitoring
A land use restricted site is a property where there are limits or requirements on future use of the property
due to varying levels of cleanup possible, practical, or necessary at the site.
Date of Government Version: 03/30/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/31/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2010
Number of Days to Update: 20
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INDIAN VCP R7: Voluntary Cleanup Priority Lisitng
A listing of voluntary cleanup priority sites located on Indian Land located in Region 7.
Date of Government Version: 03/20/2008 Source: EPA, Region 7
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/22/2008 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/19/2008 Last EDR Contact: 04/20/2009
Number of Days to Update: 27 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/20/2009
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VCP: Responsible Party Voluntary Action Sites
Responsible Party Voluntary Action site locations.
Date of Government Version: 03/30/2010 Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/31/2010 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2010 Last EDR Contact: 03/22/2010
Number of Days to Update: 20 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/05/2010
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
INDIAN VCP R1: Voluntary Cleanup Priority Listing
A listing of voluntary cleanup priority sites located on Indian Land located in Region 1.
Date of Government Version: 04/02/2008
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/22/2008
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/19/2008
Number of Days to Update: 27
State and tribal Brownfields sites
Source: EPA, Region 1
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/05/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/19/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
BROWNFIELDS: Brownfields Projects Inventory
A brownfield site is an abandoned, idled, or underused property where the threat of environmental contamination
has hindered its redevelopment. All of the sites in the inventory are working toward a brownfield agreement for
cleanup and liabitliy control.
Date of Government Version: 03/31/2008
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/29/2008
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/03/2008
Number of Days to Update: 35
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Local Brownfield lists
Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/15/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/26/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
US BROWNFIELDS: A Listing of Brownfields Sites
Included in the listing are brownfields properties addresses by Cooperative Agreement Recipients and brownfields
properties addressed by Targeted Brownfields Assessments. Targeted Brownfields Assessments-EPA's Targeted Brownfields
Assessments (TBA) program is designed to help states, tribes, and municipalities--especially those without EPA
Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Pilots--minimize the uncertainties of contamination often associated with
brownfields. Under the TBA program, EPA provides funding and/or technical. assistance for environmental assessments
at brownfields sites throughout the country. Targeted Brownfields Assessments supplement and work with other efforts
under EPA's Brownfields Initiative to promote cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields. Cooperative Agreement
Recipients-States, political subdivisions, territories, and Indian tribes become Brownfields Cleanup Revolving
Loan Fund (BCRLF) cooperative agreement recipients when they enter into BCRLF cooperative agreements with the
U.S. EPA. EPA selects BCRLF cooperative agreement recipients based on a proposal and application process. BCRLF
cooperative agreement recipients must use EPA funds provided through BCRLF cooperative agreement for specified
brownfields-related cleanup activities.
Date of Government Version: 03/02/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/23/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/17/2010
Number of Days to Update: 55
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 03/23/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/12/2010
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
Local Lists of Landfill/ Solid Waste Disposal Sites
ODI: Open Dump Inventory
An open dump is defined as a disposal facility that does not comply with one or more of the Part 257 or Part 258
Subtitle D Criteria.
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Date of Government Version: 06/30/1985
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/09/2004
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/17/2004
Number of Days to Update: 39
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 06/09/2004
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
DEBRIS REGION 9: Torres Martinez Reservation Illegal Dump Site Locations
A listing of illegal dump sites location on the Torres Martinez Indian Reservation located in eastern Riverside
County and northern Imperial County, California.
Date of Government Version: 01/12/2009
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/07/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/21/2009
Number of Days to Update: 137
HIST LF: Solid Waste Facility Listing
A listing of solid waste facilities.
Date of Government Version: 11/06/2006
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/13/2007
Date Made Active in Reports: 03/02/2007
Number of Days to Update: 17
Source: EPA, Region 9
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 06/07/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/20/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 01/19/2009
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2009
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
INDIAN ODI: Report on the Status of Open Dumps on Indian Lands
Location of open dumps on Indian land.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/1998
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/03/2007
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/24/2008
Number of Days to Update: 52
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 06/08/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/23/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
Local Lists of Hazardous waste / Contaminated Sites
US CDL: Clandestine Drug Labs
A listing of clandestine drug lab locations. The U.S. Department of Justice ("the Department') provides this
web site as a public service. It contains addresses of some locations where law enforcement agencies reported
they found chemicals or other items that indicated the presence of either clandestine drug laboratories or dumpsites.
In most cases, the source of the entries is not the Department, and the Department has not verified the entry
and does not guarantee its accuracy. Members of the public must verify the accuracy of all entries by, for example,
contacting local law enforcement and local health departments.
Date of Government Version: 08/19/2009
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/29/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/10/2010
Number of Days to Update: 43
Source: Drug Enforcement Administration
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 03/08/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/20/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
US HIST CDL: National Clandestine Laboratory Register
A listing of clandestine drug lab locations. The U.S. Department of Justice ("the Department') provides this
web site as a public service. It contains addresses of some locations where law enforcement agencies reported
they found chemicals or other items that indicated the presence of either clandestine drug laboratories or dumpsites.
In most cases, the source of the entries is not the Department, and the Department has not verified the entry
and does not guarantee its accuracy. Members of the public must verify the accuracy of all entries by, for example,
contacting local law enforcement and local health departments.
Date of Government Version: 09/01/2007
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/19/2008
Date Made Active in Reports: 03/30/2009
Number of Days to Update: 131
Source: Drug Enforcement Administration
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 03/23/2009
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/22/2009
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
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LIENS 2: CERCLA Lien Information
A Federal CERCLA ('Superfund') lien can exist by operation of law at any site or property at which EPA has spent
Superfund monies. These monies are spent to investigate and address releases and threatened releases of contamination.
CERCLIS provides information as to the identity of these sites and properties.
Date of Government Version: 02/05/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/11/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 60
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
LUCIS: Land Use Control Information System
LUCIS contains records of land use control information pertaining to the former Navy Base Realignment and Closure
properties.
Date of Government Version: 12/09/2005
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/11/2006
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/11/2007
Number of Days to Update: 31
Records of Emergency Release Reports
Source: Department of the Navy
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/24/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/06/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
HMIRS: Hazardous Materials Information Reporting System
Hazardous Materials Incident Report System. HMIRS contains hazardous material spill incidents reported to DOT.
Date of Government Version: 04/06/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/07/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/27/2010
Number of Days to Update: 50
Other Ascertainable Records
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/07/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/19/2010
Data Release Frequency: Annually
RCRA-NonGen: RCRA -Non Generators
RCRAInfo is EPA's comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database
includes selective information on sites which generate, transport, store, treat and/or dispose of hazardous waste
as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Non-Generators do not presently generate hazardous
waste.
Date of Government Version: 02/17/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/19/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/17/2010
Number of Days to Update: 87
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/29/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/19/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
DOT OPS: Incident and Accident Data
Department of Transporation, Office of Pipeline Safety Incident and Accident data.
Date of Government Version: 01/12/2010 Source: Department of Transporation, Office of Pipeline Safety
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/09/2010 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010 Last EDR Contact: 05/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 62 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/23/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
DOD: Department of Defense Sites
This data set consists of federally owned or administered lands, administered by the Department of Defense, that
have any area equal to or greater than 640 acres of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Date of Government Version: 12/31/2005
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11 /10/2006
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/11/2007
Number of Days to Update: 62
Source: USGS
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/21/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/02/2010
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
FUDS: Formerly Used Defense Sites
The listing includes locations of Formerly Used Defense Sites properties where the US Army Corps of Engineers
is actively working or will take necessary cleanup actions.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2008
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/30/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/01/2009
Number of Days to Update: 62
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 03/18/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/28/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
CONSENT: Superfund (CERCLA) Consent Decrees
Major legal settlements that establish responsibility and standards for cleanup at NPL (Superfund) sites. Released
periodically by United States District Courts after settlement by parties to litigation matters.
Date of Government Version: 04/11/2010 Source: Department of Justice, Consent Decree Library
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/19/2010 Telephone: Varies
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/17/2010 Last EDR Contact: 04/05/2010
Number of Days to Update: 28 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/19/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
ROD: Records Of Decision
Record of Decision. ROD documents mandate a permanent remedy at an NPL (Superfund) site containing technical
and health information to aid in the cleanup.
Date of Government Version: 04/29/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/07/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/27/2010
Number of Days to Update: 20
Source: EPA
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/07/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/28/2010
Data Release Frequency: Annually
UMTRA: Uranium Mill Tailings Sites
Uranium ore was mined by private companies for federal government use in national defense programs. When the mills
shut down, large piles of the sand-like material (mill tailings) remain after uranium has been extracted from
the ore. Levels of human exposure to radioactive materials from the piles are low; however, in some cases tailings
were used as construction materials before the potential health hazards of the tailings were recognized.
Date of Government Version: 01/05/2009
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/07/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/08/2009
Number of Days to Update: 1
Source: Department of Energy
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 06/01/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/13/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
MINES: Mines Master Index File
Contains all mine identification numbers issued for mines active or opened since 1971. The data also includes
violation information.
Date of Government Version: 02/12/2010 Source: Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/10/2010 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/17/2010 Last EDR Contact: 06/09/2010
Number of Days to Update: 68 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/20/2010
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
TRIS: Toxic Chemical Release Inventory System
Toxic Release Inventory System. TRIS identifies facilities which release toxic chemicals to the air, water and
land in reportable quantities under SARA Title III Section 313.
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Date of Government Version: 12/31/2008
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/13/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/18/2010
Number of Days to Update: 36
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2002
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/14/2006
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/30/2006
Number of Days to Update: 46
• TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
Toxic Substances Control Act. TSCA identifies manufacturers and importers of chemical substances included on the
• TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory list. It includes data on the production volume of these substances by plant
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Source: EPA
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 06/04/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/13/2010
Data Release Frequency: Annually
Source: EPA
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/21/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/12/2010
Data Release Frequency: Every 4 Years
FTTS: FIFRA/ TSCA Tracking System - FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, & Rodenticide Act)/TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
FTTS tracks administrative cases and pesticide enforcement actions and compliance activities related to FIFRA,
TSCA and EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act). To maintain currency, EDR contacts the
Agency on a quarterly basis.
Date of Government Version: 04/09/2009 Source: EPA/Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/16/2009 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/11/2009 Last EDR Contact: 06/01/2010
Number of Days to Update: 25 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/13/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
FTTS INSP: FIFRA/ TSCA Tracking System - FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, & Rodenticide Act)/TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
A listing of FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System (FTTS) inspections and enforcements.
Date of Government Version: 04/09/2009
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/16/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/11/2009
Number of Days to Update: 25
Source: EPA
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 06/01/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/13/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
HIST FTTS: FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System Administrative Case Listing
A complete administrative case listing from the FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System (FTTS) for all ten EPA regions. The
information was obtained from the National Compliance Database (NCDB). NCDB supports the implementation of FIFRA
(Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) and TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act). Some EPA regions
are now closing out records. Because of that, and the fact that some EPA regions are not providing EPA Headquarters
with updated records, it was decided to create a HIST FTTS database. It included records that may not be included
in the newer FTTS database updates. This database is no longer updated.
Date of Government Version: 10/19/2006
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/01/2007
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/10/2007
Number of Days to Update: 40
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 12/17/2007
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/17/2008
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
HIST FTTS INSP: FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System Inspection & Enforcement Case Listing
A complete inspection and enforcement case listing from the FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System (FTTS) for all ten EPA
regions. The information was obtained from the National Compliance Database (NCDB). NCDB supports the implementation
of FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) and TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act). Some
EPA regions are now closing out records. Because of that, and the fact that some EPA regions are not providing
EPA Headquarters with updated records, it was decided to create a HIST FTTS database. It included records that
may not be included in the newer FTTS database updates. This database is no longer updated.
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Date of Government Version: 10/19/2006
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/01/2007
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/10/2007
Number of Days to Update: 40
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 12/17/2008
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/17/2008
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
SSTS: Section 7 Tracking Systems
Section 7 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, as amended (92 Stat. 829) requires all
registered pesticide-producing establishments to submit a report to the Environmental Protection Agency by March
1st each year. Each establishment must report the types and amounts of pesticides, active ingredients and devices
being produced, and those having been produced and sold or distributed in the past year.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2008
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/06/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/10/2010
Number of Days to Update: 35
Source: EPA
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Annually
ICIS: Integrated Compliance Information System
The Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS) supports the information needs of the national enforcement
and compliance program as well as the unique needs of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
program.
Date of Government Version: 04/24/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/29/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/17/2010
Number of Days to Update: 18
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 03/29/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/12/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
PADS: PCB Activity Database System
PCB Activity Database. PADS Identifies generators, transporters, commercial storers and/or brokers and disposers
of PCB's who are required to notify the EPA of such activities.
Date of Government Version: 09/01/2009
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/21/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/01/2009
Number of Days to Update: 41
Source: EPA
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/22/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/02/2010
Data Release Frequency: Annually
MLTS: Material Licensing Tracking System
MLTS is maintained by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and contains a list of approximately 8,100 sites which
possess or use radioactive materials and which are subject to NRC licensing requirements. To maintain currency,
EDR contacts the Agency on a quarterly basis.
Date of Government Version: 03/18/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/06/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/27/2010
Number of Days to Update: 51
Source: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 06/14/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/27/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
RADINFO: Radiation Information Database
The Radiation Information Database (RADINFO) contains information about facilities that are regulated by U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for radiation and radioactivity.
Date of Government Version: 04/13/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/14/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/17/2010
Number of Days to Update: 33
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/14/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/26/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
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FINDS: Facility Index System/Facility Registry System
Facility Index System. FINDS contains both facility information and 'pointers' to other sources that contain more
detail. EDR includes the following FINDS databases in this report: PCS (Permit Compliance System), AIRS (Aerometric
Information Retrieval System), DOCKET (Enforcement Docket used to manage and track information on civil judicial
enforcement cases for all environmental statutes), FURS (Federal Underground Injection Control), C-DOCKET (Criminal
Docket System used to track criminal enforcement actions for all environmental statutes), FFIS (Federal Facilities
Information System), STATE (State Environmental Laws and Statutes), and PADS (PCB Activity Data System).
Date of Government Version: 04/14/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/16/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/27/2010
Number of Days to Update: 41
Source: EPA
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 06/14/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/27/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
RAATS: RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System
RCRA Administration Action Tracking System. RAATS contains records based on enforcement actions issued under RCRA
pertaining to major violators and includes administrative and civil actions brought by the EPA. For administration
actions after September 30, 1995, data entry in the RAATS database was discontinued. EPA will retain a copy of
the database for historical records. It was necessary to terminate RAATS because a decrease in agency resources
made it impossible to continue to update the information contained in the database.
Date of Government Version: 04/17/1995
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/03/1995
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/07/1995
Number of Days to Update: 35
Source: EPA
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 06/02/2008
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/01/2008
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
BRS: Biennial Reporting System
The Biennial Reporting System is a national system administered by the EPA that collects data on the generation
and management of hazardous waste. BRS captures detailed data from two groups: Large Quantity Generators (LQG)
and Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2007
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/25/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 76
Source: EPA/NTIS
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/25/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/06/2010
Data Release Frequency: Biennially
IMD: Incident Management Database
Groundwater and/or soil contamination incidents
Date of Government Version: 07/21/2006 Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/01/2006 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/23/2006 Last EDR Contact: 04/06/2010
Number of Days to Update: 22 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/19/2010
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
UIC: Underground Injection Wells Listing
A listing of uncerground injection wells locations.
Date of Government Version: 05/25/2010 Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/27/2010 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 06/14/2010 Last EDR Contact: 05/17/2010
Number of Days to Update: 18 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/30/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
DRYCLEANERS: Drycleaning Sites
Potential and known drycleaning sites, active and abandoned, that the Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program has
knowledge of and entered into this database.
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Date of Government Version: 03/09/2010 Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/31/2010 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2010 Last EDR Contact: 03/29/2010
Number of Days to Update: 20 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/12/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
NPDES: NPDES Facility Location Listing
General information regarding NPDES(National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permits.
Date of Government Version: 06/07/2010 Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 06/09/2010 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 06/14/2010 Last EDR Contact: 05/24/2010
Number of Days to Update: 5 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/23/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN RESERV: Indian Reservations
This map layer portrays Indian administered lands of the United States that have any area equal to or greater
than 640 acres.
Date of Government Version: 12131/2005
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/08/2006
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/11/2007
Number of Days to Update: 34
Source: USGS
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/21/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/02/2010
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
SCRD DRYCLEANERS: State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners Listing
The State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners was established in 1998, with support from the U.S. EPA Office
of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation. It is comprised of representatives of states with established
drycleaner remediation programs. Currently the member states are Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas,
Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Date of Government Version: 02/10/2010
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/11/2010
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010
Number of Days to Update: 60
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/10/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/09/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
FEDLAND: Federal and Indian Lands
Federally and Indian administrated lands of the United States. Lands included are administrated by: Army Corps
of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, National Wild and Scenic River, National Wildlife Refuge, Public Domain Land,
Wilderness, Wilderness Study Area, Wildlife Management Area, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management,
Department of Justice, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2005
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/06/2006
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/11/2007
Number of Days to Update: 339
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/21/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/02/2010
Data Release Frequency: N/A
PCB TRANSFORMER: PCB Transformer Registration Database
The database of PCB transformer registrations that includes all PCB registration submittals.
Date of Government Version: 01/01/2008
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/18/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/29/2009
Number of Days to Update: 100
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/14/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/16/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
COAL ASH EPA: Coal Combustion Residues Surface Impoundments List
A listing of coal combustion residues surface impoundments with high hazard potential ratings.
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Date of Government Version: 11/09/2009
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/18/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/10/2010
Number of Days to Update: 54
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Telephone: N/A
Last EDR Contact: 06/14/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/27/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
COAL ASH DOE: Sleam-Electric Plan Operation Data
A listing of power plants that store ash in surface ponds.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2005
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/07/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 10/22/2009
Number of Days to Update: 76
Source: Department of Energy
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 04/21/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/02/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
COAL ASH: Coal Ash Disposal Sites
A listing of coal combustion products distribution permits issued by the Division for the treatment, storage,
transportation, use and disposal of coal combustion products.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2007
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/04/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/17/2009
Number of Days to Update: 13
EDR PROPRIETARY RECORDS
EDR Proprietary Records
Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 05/24/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/23/2010
Data Release Frequency: Varies
Manufactured Gas Plants: EDR Proprietary Manufactured Gas Plants
The EDR Proprietary Manufactured Gas Plant Database includes records of coal gas plants (manufactured gas plants)
compiled by EDR's researchers. Manufactured gas sites were used in the United States from the 1800's to 1950's
to produce a gas that could be distributed and used as fuel. These plants used whale oil, rosin, coal, or a mixture
of coal, oil, and water that also produced a significant amount of waste. Many of the byproducts of the gas production,
such as coal tar (oily waste containing volatile and non-volatile chemicals), sludges, oils and other compounds
are potentially hazardous to human health and the environment. The byproduct from this process was frequently
disposed of directly at the plant site and can remain or spread slowly, serving as a continuous source of soil
and groundwater contamination.
Date of Government Version: N/A
Date Data Arrived at EDR: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: N/A
Number of Days to Update: N/A
OTHER DATABASE(S)
Source: EDR, Inc.
Telephone: N/A
Last EDR Contact: N/A
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
Depending on the geographic area covered by this report, the data provided in these specialty databases may or may not be
complete. For example, the existence of wetlands information data in a specific report does not mean that all wetlands in the
area covered by the report are included. Moreover, the absence of any reported wetlands information does not necessarily
mean that wetlands do not exist in the area covered by the report.
CT MANIFEST: Hazardous Waste Manifest Data
Facility and manifest data. Manifest is a document that lists and tracks hazardous waste from the generator through
transporters to a tsd facility.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2007
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/26/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/11/2009
Number of Days to Update: 16
Source: Department of Environmental Protection
Telephone: [phone]
Last EDR Contact: 06/04/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/06/2010
Data Release Frequency: Annually
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NJ MANIFEST: Manifest Information
Hazardous waste manifest information.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2009 Source: Department of Environmental Protection
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/20/2010 Telephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/05/2010 Last EDR Contact: 04/23/2010
Number of Days to Update: 16 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/02/2010
Data Release Frequency: Annually
NY MANIFEST: Facility and Manifest Data
Manifest is a document that lists and tracks hazardous waste from the generator through transporters to a TSD
facility.
Date of Government Version: 01/04/2010 Source: Department of Environmental Conservation
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/11/2010 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 03/17/2010 Last EDR Contact: 05/13/2010
Number of Days to Update: 34 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/23/2010
Data Release Frequency: Annually
PA MANIFEST: Manifest Information
Hazardous waste manifest information.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2008 Source: Department of Environmental Protection
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/01/2009 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/14/2009 Last EDR Contact: 05/24/2010
Number of Days to Update: 13 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/06/2010
Data Release Frequency: Annually
RI MANIFEST: Manifest information
Hazardous waste manifest information
Date of Government Version: 11/03/2009 Source: Department of Environmental Management
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/12/2010 Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/22/2010 Last EDR Contact: 06/01/2010
Number of Days to Update: 10 Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/13/2010
Data Release Frequency: Annually
WI MANIFEST: Manifest Information
Hazardous waste manifest information.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2008
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/17/2009
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/10/2009
Number of Days to Update: 24
Source: Department of Natural Resources
Telephone: N/A
Last EDR Contact: 03/22/2010
Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/05/2010
Data Release Frequency: Annually
Oil/Gas Pipelines: This data was obtained by EDR from the USGS in 1994. It is referred to by USGS as GeoData Digital Line Graphs
from 1:100,000-Scale Maps. It was extracted from the transportation category including some oil, but primarily
gas pipelines.
Electric Power Transmission Line Data
Source: Rextag Strategies Corp.
Telephone: [phone]
U.S. Electric Transmission and Power Plants Systems Digital GIS Data
Sensitive Receptors: There are individuals deemed sensitive receptors due to their fragile immune systems and special sensitivity
to environmental discharges. These sensitive receptors typically include the elderly, the sick, and children. While the location of all
sensitive receptors cannot be determined, EDR indicates those buildings and facilities - schools, daycares, hospitals, medical centers,
and nursing homes - where individuals who are sensitive receptors are likely to be located.
AHA Hospitals:
Source: American Hospital Association, Inc.
Telephone: [phone]
The database includes a listing of hospitals based on the American Hospital Association's annual survey of hospitals.
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Medical Centers: Provider of Services Listing
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Telephone: [phone]
A listing of hospitals with Medicare provider number, produced by Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services,
a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Nursing Homes
Source: National Institutes of Health
Telephone: [phone]
Information on Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes in the United States.
Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
Telephone: [phone]
The National Center for Education Statistics' primary database on elementary
and secondary public education in the United States. It is a comprehensive, annual, national statistical
database of all public elementary and secondary schools and school districts, which contains data that are
comparable across all states.
Private Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
Telephone: [phone]
The National Center for Education Statistics' primary database on private school locations in the United States.
Daycare Centers: Child Care Facility List
Source: Department of Health & Human Services
Telephone: [phone]
Flood Zone Data: This data, available in select counties across the country, was obtained by EDR in 2003 & 2009 from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Data depicts 100-year and 500-year flood zones as defined by FEMA.
NWI: National Wetlands Inventory. This data, available in select counties across the country, was obtained by EDR
in 2002 and 2005 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
State Wetlands Data: Wetlands Inventory
Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Telephone: [phone]
Scanned Digital USGS 7.5' Topographic Map (DRG)
Source: United States Geologic Survey
A digital raster graphic (DRG) is a scanned image of a U.S. Geological Survey topographic map. The map images
are made by scanning published paper maps on high-resolution scanners. The raster image
is georeferenced and fit to the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) projection.
STREET AND ADDRESS INFORMATION
© 2010 Tele Atlas North America, Inc. All rights reserved. This material is proprietary and the subject of copyright protection
and other intellectual property rights owned by or licensed to Tale Atlas North America, Inc. The use of this material is subject
to the terms of a license agreement. You will be held liable for any unauthorized copying or disclosure of this material.
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GEOCHECK ®- PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE ADDENDUM
TARGET PROPERTY ADDRESS
HOWELL WOODS
6601 DEVILS RACETRACK ROAD
FOUR OAKS, NC 27524
TARGET PROPERTY COORDINATES
Latitude (North):
Longitude (West):
Universal Tranverse Mercator:
UTM X (Meters):
UTM Y (Meters):
Elevation:
USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
Target Property Map:
Most Recent Revision:
South Map:
Most Recent Revision:
35.37830 - 35° 22'41.9"
78.2831 - 78° 16' 59.1
Zone 17
746811.7
3918187.2
88 ft. above sea level
35078-D3 FOUR OAKS NE, NC
1997
35078-C3 NEWTON GROVE NORTH, NC
1997
EDR's GeoCheck Physical Setting Source Addendum is provided to assist the environmental professional in
forming an opinion about the impact of potential contaminant migration.
Assessment of the impact of contaminant migration generally has two principle investigative components:
1. Groundwater flow direction, and
2. Groundwater flow velocity.
Groundwater flow direction may be impacted by surface topography, hydrology, hydrogeology, characteristics
of the soil, and nearby wells. Groundwater flow velocity is generally impacted by the nature of the
geologic strata.
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GEOCHECW - PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE SUMMARY
GROUNDWATER FLOW DIRECTION INFORMATION
Groundwater flow direction for a particular site is best determined by a qualified environmental professional
using site-specific well data. If such data is not reasonably ascertainable, it may be necessary to rely on other
sources of information, such as surface topographic information, hydrologic information, hydrogeologic data
collected on nearby properties, and regional groundwater flow information (from deep aquifers).
TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Surface topography may be indicative of the direction of surficial groundwater flow. This information can be used to
assist the environmental professional in forming an opinion about the impact of nearby contaminated properties or,
should contamination exist on the target property, what downgradient sites might be impacted.
TARGET PROPERTY TOPOGRAPHY
General Topographic Gradient: General ESE
SURROUNDING TOPOGRAPHY: ELEVATION PROFILES
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Target Property Elevation: 88 ft. 0 1/2 1 Miles
Source: Topography has been determined from the USGS 7.5' Digital Elevation Model and should be evaluated
on a relative (not an absolute) basis. Relative elevation information between sites of close proximity
should be field verified.
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GEOCHECK® - PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE SUMMARY
HYDROLOGIC INFORMATION
Surface water can act as a hydrologic barrier to groundwater flow. Such hydrologic information can be used to assist
the environmental professional in forming an opinion about the impact of nearby contaminated properties or, should
contamination exist on the target property, what downgradient sites might be impacted.
Refer to the Physical Setting Source Map following this summary for hydrologic information (major waterways
and bodies of water).
FEMA FLOOD ZONE
Target Property County
JOHNSTON,NC
Flood Plain Panel at Target Property:
Additional Panels in search area:
NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY
NWI Quad at Target Property
FOUR OAKS NE
HYDROGEOLOGIC INFORMATION
FEMA Flood
Electronic Data
YES - refer to the Overview Map and Detail Map
37101 C - FEMA DFIRM Flood data
Not Reported
NWI Electronic
Data Coverage
YES - refer to the Overview Map and Detail Map
Hydrogeologic information obtained by installation of wells on a specific site can often be an indicator
of groundwater flow direction in the immediate area. Such hydrogeologic information can be used to assist the
environmental professional in forming an opinion about the impact of nearby contaminated properties or, should
contamination exist on the target property, what downgradient sites might be impacted.
AQUIFLOWO'
Search Radius: 1.000 Mile.
EDR has developed the AQUIFLOW Information System to provide data on the general direction of groundwater
flow at specific points. EDR has reviewed reports submitted by environmental professionals to regulatory
authorities at select sites and has extracted the date of the report, groundwater flow direction as determined
hydrogeologically, and the depth to water table.
LOCATION GENERAL DIRECTION
MAP ID FROM TP GROUNDWATER FLOW
Not Reported
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GEOCHECW - PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE SUMMARY
GROUNDWATER FLOW VELOCITY INFORMATION
Groundwater flow velocity information for a particular site is best determined by a qualified environmental professional
using site specific geologic and soil strata data. If such data are not reasonably ascertainable, it may be necessary
to rely on other sources of information, including geologic age identification, rock stratigraphic unit and soil
characteristics data collected on nearby properties and regional soil information. In general, contaminant plumes
move more quickly through sandy-gravelly types of soils than silty-clayey types of soils.
GEOLOGIC INFORMATION IN GENERAL AREA OF TARGET PROPERTY
Geologic information can be used by the environmental professional in forming an opinion about the relative speed
at which contaminant migration may be occurring.
ROCK STRATIGRAPHIC UNIT
GEOLOGIC AGE IDENTIFICATION
Era: Mesozoic Category: Stratified Sequence
System: Cretaceous
Series: Woodbine and Tuscaloosa Groups
Code: uK1 (decoded above as Era, System & Series)
Geologic Age and Rock Stratigraphic Unit Source: P.G. Schruben, R.E. Arndt and W.J. Bawiec, Geology
of the Conterminous U.S. at 1:2,500,000 Scale - a digital representation of the 1974 P.B. King and H.M. Beikman
Map, USGS Digital Data Series DDS - 11 (1994).
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SSURGO Soil
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SITE NAME: Howell Woods CLIENT: WK Dickson
ADDRESS: 6601 Devils Racetrack Road CONTACT: Daniel Ingram
Four Oaks NC 27524 INQUIRY #: 2792753.2s
LAT/LONG: 35.3783 / 78.2831 DATE: June 14, 2010 12:00 pm
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GEOCHEW - PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE SUMMARY
DOMINANT SOIL COMPOSITION IN GENERAL AREA OF TARGET PROPERTY
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Soil Conservation Service (SCS) leads the National Cooperative Soil
Survey (NCSS) and is responsible for collecting, storing, maintaining and distributing soil survey information
for privately owned lands in the United States. A soil map in a soil survey is a representation of soil patterns
in a landscape. The following information is based on Soil Conservation Service SSURGO data.
Soil Map ID: 1
Soil Component Name: Wehadkee
Soil Surface Texture: loam
Hydrologic Group: Class D - Very slow infiltration rates. Soils are clayey, have a high
water table, or are shallow to an impervious layer.
Soil Drainage Class: Poorly drained
Hydric Status: All hydric
Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: High
Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches
Depth to Watertable Min: > 15 inches
Soil Layer Information
Boundary Classification Saturated
hydraulic

Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil conductivity Soil Reaction
micro m/sec (pH)
1 0 inches 7 inches loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 14 Max: 6.5
Materials (more SOILS, Gravels, Min: 4 Min: 4.5
than 35 pct. Clean gravels,
passing No. Poorly Graded
200), Silty Gravel.
Soils.
2 7 inches 57 inches loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 14 Max: 6.5
Materials (more SOILS, Gravels, Min: 4 Min: 4.5
than 35 pct. Clean gravels,
passing No. Poorly Graded
200), Silty Gravel.
Soils.
3 57 inches 83 inches sandy loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 14 Max: 6.5
Materials (more SOILS, Gravels, Min: 4 Min: 4.5
than 35 pct. Clean gravels,
passing No. Poorly Graded
200), Silty Gravel.
Soils.
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Soil Map ID: 2
Soil Component Name: Roanoke
Soil Surface Texture: loam
Hydrologic Group: Class D - Very slow infiltration rates. Soils are clayey, have a high
water table, or are shallow to an impervious layer.
Soil Drainage Class: Poorly drained
Hydric Status: All hydric
Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: High
Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches
Depth to Watertable Min: > O inches
Soil Layer Information
Boundary Classification Saturated
h
draulic
y
Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil conductivity Soil Reaction
micro m/sec (pH)
1 0 inches 7 inches loam Silt-Clay FINE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 5.5
Materials (more SOILS, Silts and Min: 0.01 Min: 3.5
than 35 pct. Clays (liquid
passing No. limit less than
200), Silty 50%), Lean Clay.
Soils. FINE-GRAINED
SOILS, Silts and
Clays (liquid
limit less than
50%), silt.
2 7 inches 9 inches loam Silt-Clay FINE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 5.5
Materials (more SOILS, Silts and Min: 0.01 Min: 3.5
than 35 pct. Clays (liquid
passing No. limit less than
200), Silty 50%), Lean Clay.
Soils. FINE-GRAINED
SOILS, Silts and
Clays (liquid
limit less than
50%), silt.
3 9 inches 51 inches clay Silt-Clay FINE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 5.5
Materials (more SOILS, Silts and Min: 0.01 Min: 3.5
than 35 pct. Clays (liquid
passing No. limit less than
200), Silty 50%), Lean Clay.
Soils. FINE-GRAINED
SOILS, Silts and
Clays (liquid
limit less than
50%), silt.
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Soil Layer Information
Boundary Classification Saturated
hydraulic
Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil conductivity Soil Reaction
micro m/sec (pH)
4 51 inches 70 inches loam Silt-Clay FINE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 5.5
Materials (more SOILS, Silts and Min: 0.01 Min: 3.5
than 35 pct. Clays (liquid
passing No. limit less than
200), Silty 50%), Lean Clay.
Soils. FINE-GRAINED
SOILS, Silts and
Clays (liquid
limit less than
50%), silt.
Soil Map ID: 3
Soil Component Name: Wahee
Soil Surface Texture: fine sandy loam
Hydrologic Group: Class D - Very slow infiltration rates. Soils are clayey, have a high
water table, or are shallow to an impervious layer.
Soil Drainage Class: Somewhat poorly drained
Hydric Status: Partially hydric
Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: High
Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches
Depth to Watertable Min: > 31 inches
Soil Layer Information
Boundary Classification Saturated
hydraulic

Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil conductivity Soil Reaction
micro m/sec (pH)
1 0 inches 9 inches fine sandy loam Silt-Clay FINE-GRAINED Max: 14 Max: 5.5
Materials (more SOILS, Silts and Min: 4 Min: 3.5
than 35 pct. Clays (liquid
passing No. limit less than
200), Silty 50%), silt.
Soils.
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Soil Layer Information
Boundary Classification Saturated
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d
li
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rau
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Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil conductivity Soil Reaction
micro m/sec (pH)
2 9 inches 42 inches clay Silt-Clay FINE-GRAINED Max: 14 Max: 5.5
Materials (more SOILS, Silts and Min: 4 Min: 3.5
than 35 pct. Clays (liquid
passing No. limit less than
200), Silty 50%), silt.
Soils.
3 42 inches 59 inches loamy sand Silt-Clay FINE-GRAINED Max: 14 Max: 5.5
Materials (more SOILS, Silts and Min: 4 Min: 3.5
than 35 pct. Clays (liquid
passing No. limit less than
200), Silty 50%), silt.
Soils.
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Soil Map ID: 4
Soil Component Name: Altavista
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Soil Surface Texture: fine sandy loam
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Hydrologic Group: Class C - Slow infiltration rates. Soils with layers impeding downward
movement of water, or soils with moderately fine or fine textures.
Soil Drainage Class: Moderately well drained
Hydric Status: Partially hydric
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Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: Moderate
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Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches
Depth to Watertable Min: > 46 inches •
Soil Layer Information
Boundary Classification Saturated
h
draulic
y
Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil conductivity Soil Reaction
micro m/sec (pH)
1 0 inches 7 inches fine sandy loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 42 Max: 6.5
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 14 Min: 3.5
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Silty Sand.
200), Silty
Soils.
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Soil Layer Information
Boundary Classification Saturated
hydraulic
Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil conductivity Soil Reaction
micro m/sec (pH)
2 7 inches 14 inches fine sandy loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 42 Max: 6.5
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 14 Min: 3.5
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Silty Sand.
200), Silty
Soils.
3 14 inches 42 inches sandy clay loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 42 Max: 6.5
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 14 Min: 3.5
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Silty Sand.
200), Silty
Soils.
4 42 inches 59 inches sandy loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 42 Max: 6.5
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 14 Min: 3.5
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Silty Sand.
200), Silty
Soils.
Soil Map ID: 5
Soil Component Name: State
Soil Surface Texture: fine sandy loam
Hydrologic Group: Class B - Moderate infiltration rates. Deep and moderately deep,
moderately well and well drained soils with moderately coarse
textures.
Soil Drainage Class: Well drained
Hydric Status: Not hydric
Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: Moderate
Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches
Depth to Watertable Min: > 153 inches
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Soil Layer Information
Boundary Classification Saturated
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d
li
y
rau
c
Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil conductivity Soil Reaction
micro m/sec (pH)
1 0 inches 7 inches fine sandy loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 6.5
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 14 Min: 3.6
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Clayey sand.
200), Silty COARSE-GRAINED
Soils. SOILS, Sands,
Sands with fines,
Silt Sand.
2 7 inches 12 inches loamy fine sand Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 6.5
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 14 Min: 3.6
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Clayey sand.
200), Silty COARSE-GRAINED
Soils. SOILS, Sands,
Sands with fines,

__ Silt Sand.
S 12 inches 38 inches sandy clay loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 6.5
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 14 Min: 3.6
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Clayey sand.
200), Silty COARSE-GRAINED
Soils. SOILS, Sands,
Sands with fines,
Silt Sand.
4 38 inches 42 inches fine sandy loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 6.5
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 14 Min: 3.6
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Clayey sand.
200), Silty COARSE-GRAINED
Soils. SOILS, Sands,
Sands with fines,
Silt Sand.
5 42 inches 59 inches stratified sand Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 6.5
to fine sandy Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 14 Min: 3.6
loam than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Clayey sand.
200), Silty COARSE-GRAINED
Soils. SOILS, Sands,
Sands with fines,
Silt Sand.
Soil Map ID: 6
Soil Component Name: Tarboro
Soil Surface Texture: sand
Hydrologic Group: Class A - High infiltration rates. Soils are deep, well drained to
excessively drained sands and gravels.
Soil Drainage Class: Somewhat excessively drained
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Hydric Status: Not hydric
Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: Low
Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches
Depth to Watertable Min: > 0 inches
Soil Layer Information
Boundary Classification Saturated
hydraulic

Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil conductivity Soil Reaction
micro m/sec (pH)
1 0 inches 9 inches sand Granular COARSE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 6.5
materials (35 SOILS, Sands, Min: 141 Min: 4.5
pct. or less Clean Sands,
passing No. Poorly graded
200), Silty, or sand.
Clayey Gravel COARSE-GRAINED
and Sand. SOILS, Sands,
Sands with fines,
Clayey sand.
2 48 inches 98 inches gravelly sand Granular COARSE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 6.5
materials (35 SOILS, Sands, Min: 141 Min: 4.5
pct. or less Clean Sands,
passing No. Poorly graded
200), Silty, or sand.
Clayey Gravel COARSE-GRAINED
and Sand. SOILS, Sands,
Sands with fines,
Clayey sand.
3 9 inches 48 inches sand Granular COARSE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 6.5
materials (35 SOILS, Sands, Min: 141 Min: 4.5
pct. or less Clean Sands,
passing No. Poorly graded
200), Silty, or sand.
Clayey Gravel COARSE-GRAINED
and Sand. SOILS, Sands,
Sands with fines,
Clayey sand.
Soil Map ID: 7
Soil Component Name: Augusta
Soil Surface Texture: clay loam
Hydrologic Group: Class C - Slow infiltration rates. Soils with layers impeding downward
movement of water, or soils with moderately fine or fine textures.
Soil Drainage Class: Somewhat poorly drained
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Hydric Status: Partially hydric
Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: High
Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches
Depth to Watertable Min: > 46 inches
Soil Layer Information
Boundary Classification Saturated
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dr
li
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c
Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil conductivity Soil Reaction
micro m/sec (pH)
1 9 inches 18 inches clay loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 42 Max: 6 Min:
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 14 4.5
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Silty Sand.
200), Clayey
Soils.
2 18 inches 59 inches clay loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 42 Max: 6 Min:
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 14 4.5
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Silty Sand.
200), Clayey
Soils.
3 59 inches 70 inches coarse sandy Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 42 Max: 6 Min:
loam Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 14 4.5
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Silty Sand.
200), Clayey
Soils.
4 0 inches 9 inches sandy loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 42 Max: 6 Min:
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 14 4.5
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Silty Sand.
200), Clayey
Soils.
Soil Map ID: 8
Soil Component Name
Soil Surface Texture:
Hydrologic Group:
Soil Drainage Class:
Tomotley
fine sandy loam
Class B/D - Drained/undrained hydrology class of soils that can be
drained and are classified.
Poorly drained
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Hydric Status: All hydric
Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: High
Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches
Depth to Watertable Min: > 15 inches
Soil Layer Information
Boundary Classification Saturated
hydraulic
Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil conductivity Soil Reaction
micro m/sec (pH)
1 0 inches 7 inches fine sandy loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 6 Min:
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 4 3.5
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Clayey sand.
200), Silty COARSE-GRAINED
Soils. SOILS, Sands,
Sands with fines,
Silt Sand.
2 7 inches 42 inches sandy clay loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 6 Min:
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 4 3.5
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Clayey sand.
200), Silty COARSE-GRAINED
Soils. SOILS, Sands,
Sands with fines,
Silt Sand.
3 42 inches 50 inches fine sandy loam Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 6 Min:
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 4 3.5
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Clayey sand.
200), Silty COARSE-GRAINED
Soils. SOILS, Sands,
Sands with fines,
Silt Sand.
4 50 inches 72 inches loamy sand Silt-Clay COARSE-GRAINED Max: 141 Max: 6 Min:
Materials (more SOILS, Sands, Min: 4 3.5
than 35 pct. Sands with fines,
passing No. Clayey sand.
200), Silty COARSE-GRAINED
Soils. SOILS, Sands,
Sands with fines,
Silt Sand.
LOCAL / REGIONAL WATER AGENCY RECORDS
EDR Local/Regional Water Agency records provide water well information to assist the environmental
professional in assessing sources that may impact ground water flow direction, and in forming an
opinion about the impact of contaminant migration on nearby drinking water wells.
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WELL SEARCH DISTANCE INFORMATION
DATABASE SEARCH DISTANCE (miles)
Federal USGS 1.000
Federal FRDS PWS Nearest PWS within 1 mile
State Database 1.000
FEDERAL USGS WELL INFORMATION
LOCATION
MAP ID WELL ID FROM TP
No Wells Found
FEDERAL FRDS PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM INFORMATION
LOCATION
MAP ID WELL ID FROM TP
No PWS System Found
Note: PWS System location is not always the same as well location.
STATE DATABASE WELL INFORMATION
LOCATION
MAP ID WELL ID FROM TP
No Wells Found
OTHER STATE DATABASE INFORMATION
NORTH CAROLINA NATURAL HERITAGE ELEMENT OCCURRENCES
ID Class
NC50000281 Natural Community Occurrence
NC50004295 Plants
NC50009202 Natural Community Occurrence
NC50009413 Animal
NC50014746 Plants
NC50016316 Plants
NC50016397 Plants
NC50018938 Natural Community Occurrence
NC50019379 Plants
NC50021368 Plants
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NORTH CAROLINA NATURAL HERITAGE ELEMENT OCCURRENCES
ID Class
NC50021786 Plants
NC50022435 Natural Community Occurrence
NORTH CAROLINA SIGNIFICANT NATURAL HERITAGE AREAS DATABASE:
ID Name
NC10000653 BROGDEN BOTTOMLANDS
NC10000661 BROGDEN BOTTOMLANDS
NC10001838 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001839 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001840 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001841 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001842 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001843 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001844 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001845 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001846 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001847 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001848 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001849 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001850 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001851 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001852 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001853 HOWELL WOODS
NC10001886 HANNAH CREEK SWAMP
NC10003350 HOWELL WOODS
NC10003403 MILL CREEK AQUATIC HABITAT
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NC
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N Major Roads
N Contour Lines
OO Earthquake epicenter, Richter 5 or greater
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© Public Water Supply Wells
Cluster of Multiple Icons
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Groundwater Flow Direction Wildlife Areas
c I Indeterminate Groundwater Flow at Location j' Natural Areas
QV) Groundwater Flow Varies at Location Rare & Endangered Species
SITE NAME: Howell Woods CLIENT: WK Dickson
ADDRESS: 6601 Devils Racetrack Road CONTACT: Daniel Ingram
Four Oaks NC 27524 INQUIRY #: 2792753.2s
LAT/LONG: 35.3783 / 78.2831 DATE: June 14, 2010 12:00 pm
GEOCHECK®- PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE MAP FINDINGS
Map ID
Direction
Distance Database EDR ID Number
GIS ID:
Classification by Type:
Occurrence Status:
262106
Natural Community Occurrence
Extant
NC_NHEO NC50000281
GIS ID: 141200
Classification by Type: Plants
Occurrence Status: Extant
NC_NHEO NC50004295
GIS ID:
Classification by Type:
Occurrence Status:
232107
Natural Community Occurrence
Extant
NC_NHEO NC50009202
GIS ID: 651714
Classification by Type: Animal
Occurrence Status: Extant
GISID: 232558
Classification by Type: Plants
Occurrence Status: Extant
NC_NHEO NC50009413
NC_NHEO NC50014746
GIS ID: 32257
Classification by Type: Plants
Occurrence Status: Extant
NC_NHEO NC50016316
NC_NHEO NC50016397
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North Carolina Locations of Natural Heritage Element Occurrence Sites:
GIS ID: 131200
Classification by Type: Plants
Occurrence Status: Extant
NC_NHEO NC50018938
GISID: 332313
Classification by Type: Natural Community Occurrence
Occurrence Status: Extant
NC_NHEO NC50019379
GISID: 232558
Classification by Type: Plants
Occurrence Status: Extant
NC_NHEO NC50021368
GIS ID: 232558
Classification by Type: Plants
Occurrence Status: Extant
NC_NHEO NC50021786
GISID: 141200
Classification by Type: Plants
Occurrence Status: Extant
NC_NHEO NC50022435
GISID: 232107
Classification by Type: Natural Community Occurrence
Occurrence Status: Extant
NC_SNHA NC10000653
Site Name: BROGDEN BOTTOMLANDS
Quality: PRIMARY
Acres per Polygon: 667.92
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Map ID
Direction
• Distance Databa DR ID Numhar

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• NC_SNHA NC10000661
Site Name: BROGDEN BOTTOMLANDS
Quality: SECONDARY
Acres per Polygon: 5.05

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. NC_SNHA NC10001838
Site Name:
Qualit
: HOWELL WOODS
y Not Reported
• Acres per Polygon: .52

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• NC_SNHA NC10001839
• Site Name:
Qualit
: HOWELL WOODS
y Not Reported
• Acres per Polygon: .2

• NC_SNHA NC10001840
Site Name: HOWELL WOODS
. Quality: Not Reported
Acres per Polygon: 1.79

• NC_SNHA NC10001841
Site Name: HOWELL WOODS
. Quality: Not Reported
• Acres per Polygon: 2.03

NC
SNHA NC10001842
Site Name: HOWELL WOODS _
Quality: Not Reported
• Acres per Polygon: .41

NC_SNHA NC10001843

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North Carolina - Significant Natural Heritage Areas:
Site Name: HOWELL WOODS
Quality: Not Reported
Acres per Polygon: .76
Site Name: HOWELL WOODS
Quality: Not Reported
Acres per Polygon: .79
NC_SNHA NC10001844
Site Name:
Quality:
Acres per Polygon:
HOWELL WOODS
Not Reported
3.08
NC_SNHA NC10001845
Site Name:
Quality:
Acres per Polygon:
HOWELL WOODS
Not Reported
1.13
NC_SNHA NC10001846
Site Name:
Quality:
Acres per Polygon:
HOWELL WOODS
Not Reported
1.85
NC_SNHA NC10001847
Site Name:
Quality:
Acres per Polygon:
HOWELL WOODS
Not Reported
.93
NC_SNHA NC10001848
NC_SNHA NC10001849
Site Name: HOWELL WOODS
Quality: Not Reported
Acres per Polygon: 1.96
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Map ID
Direction
Distance Database DR ID Nurnhar

• NC_SNHA NC10001850
• Site Name:
Qualit HOWELL WOODS
y: Not Reported
. Acres per Polygon: 2.95
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• NC_SNHA NC10001851

• Site Name:
Qualit HOWELL WOODS
y: Not Reported
Acres per Polygon: .49
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NC_SNHA NC10001852
• Site Name:
Qualit HOWELL WOODS
y: Not Reported
• Acres per Polygon: .51
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• NC_SNHA NC10001853
Site Name:
Qualit HOWELL WOODS
y: Not Reported
• Acres per Polygon: .37

• NC
SNHA NC10001886
Site Name: HANNAH CREEK SWAMP _
• Quality: Not Reported
• Acres per Polygon: 181.21

NC
SNHA NC10003350
Site Name: HOWELL WOODS _
Quality: Not Reported
• Acres per Polygon: 3497.99

NC_SNHA NC10003403
Milk
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North Carolina - Significant Natural Heritage Areas:
Site Name:
Quality:
Acres per Polygon:
MILL CREEK AQUATIC HABITAT
Not Reported
127.26
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RADON
AREA RADON INFORMATION
State Database: NC Radon
Radon Test Results
County Result Type Total Sites Avg pCi/L Range pCi/L Result Type
JOHNSTON Statistical 9 0.22 -0.20-0.80 Non-Statistical
JOHNSTON 15 0.48 0.00-2.20
Federal EPA Radon Zone for JOHNSTON County: 3
Note: Zone 1 indoor average level > 4 pCi/L.
Zone 2 indoor average level >= 2 pCi/L and - 4 pCi/L.
Zone 3 indoor average level < 2 pCi/L.
Federal Area Radon Information for Zip Code: 27524
Number of sites tested: 1
Area Average Activity % <4 pCi/L % 4-20 pCi/L % >20 pCi/L
Living Area - 1 st Floor 0.000 pCi/L 100% 0% 0%
Living Area - 2nd Floor Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
Basement Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
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PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE RECORDS SEARCHED
TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
USGS 75 Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Source: United States Geologic Survey
EDR acquired the USGS 7.5' Digital Elevation Model in 2002 and updated it in 2006. The 7.5 minute DEM corresponds
to the USGS 1:24,000- and 1:25,000-scale topographic quadrangle maps. The DEM provides elevation data
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STATE RECORDS
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OTHER STATE DATABASE INFORMATION
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RADON
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Radon Statistical and Non Statiscal Data
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private sources such as universities and research institutions.
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PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE RECORDS SEARCHED
EPA Radon Zones
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Telephone: [phone]
Sections 307 & 309 of IRAA directed EPA to list and identify areas of U.S. with the potential for elevated indoor
radon levels.
OTHER
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Epicenters: World earthquake epicenters, Richter 5 or greater
Source: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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NAME: FOUR OAKS
MAP YEAR: 1908
SERIES: 15
SCALE: 1:62500
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SITE NAME: Howell Woods
ADDRESS: 6601 Devils Racetrack Road
Four Oaks, NC 27524
LAT/LONG: 35.3783 / -78.2831
CLIENT: WK Dickson
CONTACT: Daniel Ingram
INQUIRY#: 2792753.3
RESEARCH DATE: 06/14/2010

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TARGET QUAD SITE NAME: Howell Woods CLIENT: WK Dickson
N NAME: FOUR OAKS NE ADDRESS: 6601 Devils Racetrack Road CONTACT: Daniel Ingram
MAP YEAR: 1986 Four Oaks, NC 27524 INQUIRY#: 2792753.3
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Easement Monitoring Data Sheet
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NEUCON MITIGATION BANK
CONSERVATION EASEMENT SITE MONITORING DATASHEET
Submit copies to:
Environmental Banc and Exchange
909 Capability Drive
Suite 3100
Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
NAME: DATE:
SITE: TIME:
APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF OBSERVATIONS:
Observed Conditions of Easement Area: (General condition relative to last observation)
Observed Conditions of Adjacent Properties: (General condition relative to last observation)
Human Presence: (I.E. trash, hunting, clearing, forestry, campfires)
Wildlife Observations: (Observed birds and mammals and or evidence of their presence)
Vegetation Observations: (Observed changes or stresses in general plant community)
Hydrological Observations: (Observed flood levels or water marks)
Remarks and Other Observations:
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Sample Deed of Easement
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2008
COMPLIANCE WITH WETLAND & BUFFER REGULATIONS
In accordance with Title 15 A NCAC 2H .0500, the following DEED NOTIFICATION shall be recorded in
the County Registry prior to the conveyance of easements. Said Deed Notification shall
apply to easements in County, North Carolina as shown on plans titled
(insert easement name) prepared by
(insert name of designer) dated date:
"A portion of this lot has been determined to meet the requirements for designation as a wetland, stream or
protected stream buffer. Any subsequent fill or alteration of this area shall conform to the requirements of the
state rules adopted by the State of North Carolina in force at the time of the proposed alteration. The intent of
this provision is to prevent additional wetland, stream or buffer filling or draining, so the property owner should
not assume that a future application for filling or draining would be approved. The property owner shall report
the name of the easement in any application pertaining to said rules. This covenant is intended to ensure
continued compliance with all rules adopted by the State of North Carolina and therefore the State of North
Carolina may enforce benefits. This covenant is to run with the land and shall be binding on all Parties and all
persons claiming under them".
Signature
Owner's name:
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Phone Number: (_)
STATE OF North Carolina
COUNTY
1, , a Notary Public of the State of North Carolina,
County, hereby certify that owner personally appeared before me this day and executed by above certification.
Witness my hand and notorial seal, this day of 2008
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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Strategic Plan
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The Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center Strategic Plan
encompasses four core areas of emphasis and includes the goals, objectives and
strategies to manage each core. The Four core areas are:
Natural Resources Management
Outdoor Recreation and Operations
Outdoor & Environmental Education
Fund Raising, Public Relations and Marketing
Edition 1: Developed and written by the Howell Woods staff during 2008 and 2009
Reviewed and revised by the staff and Howell Woods Advisory Board Strategic
Plan Ad Hoe Committee during the spring of 2009
Approved by the Howell Woods Advisory Board on ;ju 1 Q
Approved by the Johnston Community College Board of Trustees on 354 1- 0?
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Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center Strategic Plan
Executive Summary
The Rudolph Howell & Son Environmental Learning Center (Howell Woods), Strategic
Plan was written over a twelve-month period beginning in 2008 by the Howell Woods staff
to replace the existing management and forestry plan that was written in 2001-2002. The
new plan encompasses four core areas of emphasis and includes the goals, objectives and
strategies to manage each core. The four core areas are; 1) Natural Resources Management,
2) Outdoor Recreation and Operations, 3) Outdoor & Environmental Education and 4) Fund
Raising, Public Relations and Marketing. The older 2001-02 Management Plan only
addressed natural resource management issues but did include as an addendum a ten-year
action plan that addressed basic operational issues.
The all-encompassing Strategic Plan includes several sections. The first part of the plan
includes an Introduction with a revised and updated Mission Statement and Objectives that
better reflect the current practices and concerns of the Learning Center. Also included in the
introduction is a definition of wildlife management and of the process of Adaptive Resource
Management or ARM as the suggested concept in managing the resources on the property.
There is also a bi-annual reporting and Strategic Plan modification plan in this section. The
second portion of the plan includes a Background Information section with sub-sections
describing the natural communities, flora and fauna, outdoor recreation and facilities that
exist on site during the writing of first edition of the Strategic Plan.
Section I of the plan is the largest section and includes the Natural Resources Management
goals, objectives and strategies. Twelve goals make up this portion of the plan. The goals,
objectives and strategies of Section I can be divided into three broad themes. The first
theme addresses conducting long-term routine surveys of the varieties of natural resources
found on Howell Woods and sharing the data with state and national monitoring databases.
The second theme of Section I provides avenues for generating revenue for the Learning
Center by 1) managing game species to provide a rewarding outdoor experience for the
hunter and 2) developing methods to conduct sustainable timber harvests while protecting
the integrity of the natural communities found at Howell Woods. The third theme of Section
I covers topics relating to habitat management, restoration, enhancement and preservation
through invasive species control efforts, reestablishment of key plant species and natural
processes, routine use of prescribed fire as a management tool and identification of unique
or special interest areas for specific management techniques.
Section 11 of the plan covers the Outdoor Recreation and Operations goals, objectives and
strategies. There are two comprehensive goals in Section 11. The first goal covers topics
such as camping and overnight lodging, providing family oriented low-impact outdoor
recreation structures, providing opportunities for a variety of team-building and low-impact
outdoor sporting activities and providing safe fishing and hunting opportunities and
maintaining and improving the road and trail network. The second goal addresses issues
relating to safe and functional facilities. Examples of the topics covered are; the design and
construction of environmentally sustainable facilities, construction of new facilities to
accommodate the increased use and demand on existing facilities, retrofitting and
remodeling existing facilities and using environmentally friendly indoor and outdoor
furniture for all facilities.
Section 111 of the plan covers the Outdoor & Environmental Education goals, objectives and
strategies. There are four goals in Section III. The major topics and issues addressed in this
section deal with conducting, sponsoring, hosting or participating in a variety of programs
and activities directly related to conservation of native ecosystems, environmentally friendly
concepts and low-impact outdoor recreation. Other issues addressed include providing
accurate and informative wildlife educational displays and interpretive signs, maintaining
and improving educational demonstration areas and conducting nature-based ecotourism
related activities on the Howell Woods property.
Section IV of the plan covers the Fund Raising, Public Relations & Marketing goals,
objectives and strategies. There are two broad goals in Section IV. The first goal covers
topics such as increasing the number of career days and public festivals/events to publicize
the Howell Woods facilities and programs, the use of environmentally friendly products that
contain Howell Woods information or logo and advertising in a variety of appropriate media
formats. The second goal focuses on efforts to establish and maintain significant alternative
sources of funding and gift investment to assure Howell Woods can meet its mission and
objectives. Concepts included; maintaining and increasing hunting and other low impact
outdoor recreation activities, continuing to implement sound wildlife and forestry activities
to provide supplemental income, working with the Howell Woods Advisory Board and the
Johnston Community College Foundation to develop and implement a capital campaign,
working with the Johnston County Visitors Bureau and the Johnston Community College
grant coordinator/committee to apply for a variety of grants and maintaining an efficient and
reliable volunteer program.
The last section of the plan is the appendices with three appendixes. Appendix 1 includes a
current organization and staff composition, and the desirable staff organization and
composition in the years 2012 and 2020. Following the staff organization diagrams are brief
job descriptions and major duties of each position found in the staff organization charts.
Appendix 2 contains a glossary of terms found throughout the plan and Appendix 3 contains
footnotes and bibliography of sources used in the writing of the plan.
The Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center Strategic Plan, Edition 1 is a greatly
improved and much more comprehensive document than the original and current Howell
Woods Management Plan. The new plan encompasses four core areas of emphasis and
includes the goals, objectives and strategies to manage each core. The four core areas are;
1) Natural Resources Management, 2) Outdoor Recreation and Operations, 3) Outdoor &
Environmental Education and 4) Fund Raising, Public Relations and Marketing. Edition 1
takes into account over ten years of on the ground experience by the Director/Wildlife
Biologist and over five years of on the ground experience by the supporting staff. The
consulting forester since 2004 for Howell Woods, with the input of the staff, wrote the
forestry management portion of the plan. The plan was extensively reviewed and
commented on by the Howell Woods Advisory Board Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee.
This ad hoc committee contained a variety of experience and interests with no less than four
natural resources professionals. The plan has a built in system for the staff to make minor
adjustments while also establishing a system for more comprehensive adjustments without
having to rewrite the plan. As the more detailed capital campaign, media & advertising and
grants supporting plans are completed, they can easily be "hung" in the Strategic Plan. With
the final approval of the Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center Strategic Plan,
Edition 1, Howell Woods will be poised to boldly move into the future.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Howell Woods Mission Statement ..............................................3
Howell Woods Objectives ...........................................................3
Background Information
Natural Communities ...................................................................4
Flora and Fauna ............................................................................5
Outdoor Recreation ......................................................................5
Facilities .......................................................................................5
Section I
Natural Resources Management
Goals, Objectives and Strategies ..................................................6
Section II
Outdoor Recreation and Operations
Goals, Objectives and Strategies ..................................................25
Section III
Outdoor & Environmental Educations
Goals, Objectives and Strategies ..................................................31
Section IV
Fund Raising, Public Relations and Marketing
Goals, Objectives and Strategies ..................................................37
Appendices
Appendix 1- Organization and Staff Composition .......................41
Appendix 2- Glossary ...................................................................49
Appendix 3- Footnotes and Bibliography .....................................51
Introduction
With the donation of the property that makes up the Rudolph Howell & Son
Environmental Learning Center or Howell Woods, Johnston Community College has the
opportunity to step into the forefront of conservation action within the community and state
by managing land to enhance its natural integrity to benefit people, flora and fauna that
inhabit the land.
The Mission Statement and Objectives for Howell Woods should act as the
framework for all-future work and development of the property. The recommended revised
mission statement and objectives are as follows:
The Mission of the Rudolph Howell and Son Environmental Learning Center (Howell
Woods) is to provide low-impact outdoor educational and recreational opportunities,
promote sustainable use of natural resources on the property through adaptive
resource management, foster the understanding of important environmental issues and
concepts, and enhance citizens' awareness and appreciation of the conservation,
preservation, and restoration of North Carolina's natural resources.
Howell Woods Objectives
1. Develop, improve, and maintain the Howell Woods property as an outdoor
classroom to provide high biological and educational diversity.
2. Earn supplemental income for the Howell Woods's property and also help support
designated endowments with the Johnston Community College Foundation by
implementing sound wildlife and forestry management practices through fee based
hunts and habitat/timber improvements, and fee based low-impact outdoor recreation
and ecotourism activities.
3. Supply opportunities, facilities and equipment to provide individuals of all ages
timely and relevant information on natural resource conservation and environmental
topics.
4. Provide low4mpact outdoor recreational and educational opportunities.
5. Provide a site suitable for scientific research and natural resource management
training by staff and outside partners via sustainable resource management practices.
6. Provide a destination with a tranquil environmental setting for families, groups and
organizations.
7. Use environmentally sustainable practices whenever possible.
The wildlife and forestry management strategies outlined in this strategic plan are
based on sound wildlife and biological research from publications in peer reviewed
professional journals and books. First we should define what wildlife management is
according to a publication of the North Carolina chapter of The Wildlife Society;
Wildlife Management is the art and science of maintaining or manipulating natural
resources (e. g. soil, water, plants and wildlife) to benefit wildlife and the public. These
benefits may be ecological, economic, social, recreational, or scientific. Wildlife managers
support nature-based tourism, promote economic opportunities, enhance biodiversity, and
deal with issues like wildlife overabundance, conflicts between humans and wildlife, and
disease transmission between humans and wildlife. Wildlife management provides the
framework for recreational activities such as hunting, trapping; and wildlife viewing, which
all positively affect the local economy throughout our state.
In addition to sound, time tested management strategies the process of Adaptive Resource
Management (ARM) should be a major concept in managing the resources on the property.
Adaptive Resource Management is the process of closely monitoring an applied
management strategy and then making minor changes or adjustments in an attempt to reach
the desired management objectives. ARM is a flexible system that incorporates sound
science, experimentation and evaluation to quickly modify objectives without having to
scrap an entire management plan. The recommended management strategies are designed to
benefit multiple species versus the single species approach and serve as demonstration and
educational areas for students and visitors. Rare or state/federally listed species may require
special species-specific focused management plans and strategies.
Time scale is also an important consideration in the management of natural
resources. Natural resource management and restoration processes are slow and often the
end objectives and goals cannot be seen in one, five or even fifty years! There are no short
cuts or ways to speed up the laws of nature. It takes time for plant and animal species to
establish, grow, reproduce and/or respond to management strategies. Management goals
should not be abandoned or severely altered because the desired results are not observed in a
monthly or yearly period. Patience is necessary.
After the final approval of this plan, the staff will submit a comprehensive bi-annual
report on the status of all projects contained within this plan. This report will be presented
during the annual meeting of the Howell Woods Advisory Board (April or May). As part of
the Adaptive Resource Management process, the staff may make minor modifications to the
plan and will outline the additions or changes during the next bi-annual report. Every six
years starting after the final approval of this plan the staff along with an Ad Hoc committee
of the Howell Woods Advisory Board will do an extensive review of the strategic plan and
suggest any major updates or modifications. This recommendation will be outlined along
with the bi-annual report during the appropriate annual meeting of the Howell Woods
Advisory Board.
Background Information
Natural Communities
The Howell Woods property contains a great diversity of habitats and wildlife
species within 2,800+ acres situated between the Neuse River and Hannah/Mill Creeks. The
dominant community is over 1,600 acres of coastal plain bottomland hardwood forest, most
of which is in large blocks of mature trees. Other communities include mixed hardwood
forest, Cypress-Gum swamp, coastal plain small stream swamp, coastal plain semi
permanent impoundment, pine/scrub oak sandhill, wet pine flatwoods, streamhead pocosin,
levee forest and managed fallow fields. In 2002, approximately 5,400 linear feet of dredged
and straightened canal were restored to its natural slough hydrology. Along with the slough
restoration, 32 acres of riverine wetland were restored while 74 acres were enhanced.
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Flora and Fauna
Because of the diverse natural communities at Howell Woods, the species found here
are also quite diverse. Bird diversity is particularly high with 174 species documented (2008)
including the Federally Endangered wood stork and rare or Watch List species that include,
cerulean warbler, Mississippi kite, and, Swainson's warbler. There have been 57 species of
butterflies documented, including the rare Carolina roadside- skipper and yucca giant-
skipper, 35 species of damselflies and dragonflies (2008), 45+ species of reptiles and
amphibians, 23 species of mammals including the Federally listed Special Concern
Southeastern bat, and 24+ species of fish. Three rare plants and six more Watch List species
occur at Howell Woods, including the Federally Endangered Candidate, Carolina Bogmint.
Outdoor Recreation
There are over 25 miles of unpaved roads and trails and several ponds of various
sizes located on the property. Numerous trails are located near the Learning Center for
convenient day hiking and excellent bird watching. Horseback riding, mountain biking, no-
trace camping and fishing are available with reservations and a small fee. A 70-acre lake is
currently being constructed and due to be completed sometime between 2012-2015.
Facilities
The Learning Center has all of the necessary equipment for most educational and general
meeting/retreat events. The main classroom is capable of comfortably sitting 36 people
conference style and over 50 people theater style. Attached to the main classroom is a
kitchen complete with all necessary appliances. The large "L" shaped porch of the Learning
Center is an excellent place for a small family picnic or a good place to enjoy the scenery.
On the front lawn of the Learning Center is a 28x28 foot shelter, capable of sitting 32
people, and two shaded picnic tables. There are one large and two smaller grills in the picnic
area and three tables on the Learning Center porch along with several rocking chairs.
Located near the picnic tables is a regulation horseshoe pit. Adjacent to Lone Pine Pond is a
IOx10 foot picnic shelter and on the nearby Muir Trial is a 10x12 foot picnic
shelter/observation platform.
On the front lawn of the Learning Center with the large picnic shelter is an amphitheater
with a 180 square foot platform with lights and power receptacles and seating for 36 people.
The slope of the land will accommodate additional installed benches. There is plenty of
room for visitors to bring their own lawn chair.
The Learning Center contains an exhibit hall that currently houses numerous species of
native, live reptiles and amphibians on display. There are also five species of permanently
injured birds of prey on exhibit outdoors. The Learning Center also contains a Natural
Resource reference library with over 200 books in the collection covering 15 topics. Around
the Learning Center are several demonstration areas on native wildflower gardening and
landscaping, a raised bed organic garden, composting units, bird feeders and bird nest boxes.
Toward the center of the property is the firing range complex. The range complex consists
of one 400-yard range and one 40-yard range. There are two covered shelters with bleachers
and picnic tables. Restroom facilities consist of two ports johns and a hand wash sink.
Section I
Natural Resources Management
Goals, Objectives and Strategies
Goal 1: Manage scrub/shrub and fallow field habitats for wildlife and insects/pollinators
that require or benefit from early successional habitats.
Goal 2: Conduct long-term base-line surveys and monitoring of wildlife, fish, invertebrate
and plant populations that occur on the property and share these data with state and national
monitoring databases.
Goal 3: Maintain a healthy and sustainable white-tailed deer population on the property
that allows for a healthy, balanced white-tailed deer herd and a quality hunting experience.
Goal 4: Manage the feral pig population at the lowest density possible.
Goal 5: Maintain a healthy and sustainable Wild Turkey population on the property that
provides for a quality hunting experience.
Goal 6: Conserve the resident wild waterfowl and the migratory waterfowl populations
occurring on the property to provide a quality viewing and hunting experience.
Goal 7: Manage to maximize the carrying capacity of wild bobwhite quail coveys on the
property.
Goal $: Manage to maximize the carrying capacity of key indicator plant and animal
species of the Longleaf Pine community.
Goal 9: Establish and or restore historic Longleaf Pine community conditions on at least
300 acres where soil conditions favor longleaf and prescribed burning can help maintain
favorable growing conditions.
Goal 10: Manage to limit the effects of invasive species on the property.
Goal 11: Maintain high quality bottomland hardwood and mixed hardwood/pine forests
for wildlife habitat and sustainable timber production.
Goal 12: Establish or restore Atlantic White Cedar to areas where the appropriate soil
types or growing conditions allow for sustainable growth and propagation.
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GOAL l: Manage scrub/shrub and fallow field habitats for wildlife and
insects/pollinators that require or benefit from early successional habitats..
Objective 1: Manage non-forested areas (minimum plot size should be >5 acres,
total acreage should be >_50 acres) for native, warm-season grasses, native flowering
herbaceous plants and a diversity of young tree saplings, shrubs and vines to provide
nesting, foraging, brooding and non-breeding habitat for a variety of game and non-game
vertebrate and non-vertebrate species (insects).
Strategy 1: Lease open field areas (>_5 acre and :5 25 acres) for the production
of native seed of wildflowers or grasses or for organic foods to demonstrate alternative
agriculture practices. Farming and harvest practices will provide a benefit to wildlife by
providing food, cover/shelter or both for a minimum of eight months throughout the
calendar year.
Strategy 2: Conduct prescribed burning or mechanical mowing/light dislang
between the dates of March 1-April 15 and July 15-August 15 every one-four years.
Prescribed burning every other year will be the preferred method. To minimize damage to
pollinator populations, disturbance practices should be implemented only every 2 to 3 years
in rotation and, ideally, on only 30% or less of the overall site.
Strategy 3: Use selective herbicide management to control unwanted or non-
native, invasive plants according to labeled directions during the recommended time of year.
Herbicides will be used to control unwanted plant species when prescribed burning or
mowing will not provide adequate control.
Objective 2: Manage small demonstration food plots (>_1/2 acre and <_ 5 acres) to
provide nesting, foraging, and non-breeding habitat for game and non-game birds and
mammals.
Strategy 1: identify small or isolated open areas along roads or areas too
small to manage with prescribed fire.
Strategy 2: Use selective herbicide management to control unwanted or non-
native, invasive plants according to labeled directions during the recommended time of year
and prepare the soil for seeding in the most environmentally friendly methods available.
Strategy 3: Plant seeds of non-invasive annual small grains/clover during
appropriate seasons and treat in the method that will provide the most benefits for wildlife.
Strategy 4: Plant and maintain under organic conditions a variety of disease
resistant fruit trees adapted for the Southeastern US highly palatable to wildlife.
Objective 3: Maintain the widest roadside edges on major roads in an early
successional condition that favors native grasses, herbs and flowering plants.
Strategy 1: Conduct mechanical mowing once a year during the period of
July 15-September 1 from the road edge to the forest edge (areas where the forest edge is
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>_25 feet from the road mowing will be done every 2-3 years). Mow or burn (burning
preferred) in open field areas every 2-3 years from road edge to fifty feet. Roads to be
treated are Howell Drive and River Loop East and West. High wildlife value tree saplings
(oaks, hickory, bald cypress and ash) and patches of flowering native plant species may be
retained in order to provide an open savannah appearance on River Loop East and West
where the forest edge is > 25 feet from the road.
Strategy 2: Use selective herbicide management to control unwanted or non-
native, invasive plants according to labeled directions during the recommended time of year.
Herbicides will be used to control unwanted plant species when mowing will not provide
adequate control.
Objective 4: Increase and manage areas that provide a diversity of native flowers
available throughout the season, as well as egg laying or foraging sites for a variety of
pollinating insects.
Strategy 1: In close proximity to the Learning Center, install and
maintain/improve numerous small and medium sized (>_ 150 ft) pollinator friendly gardens
planted with native warm-season grasses, native flowering herbaceous plants, vines, shrubs
and small trees.
Strategy 2: When conducting prescribed burning operations leave similar
adjacent areas (equal to the size of the burned area) and fire "skipped areas" unburned to
provide refugia for invertebrate species to recolonize burned areas.
Strategy 3: Propagate plants from seed collected on site and use in the
maintenance and enhancement of pollinator friendly managed areas.
GOAL : Conduct long-term base-line surveys and monitoring of wildlife, fish,
invertebrate and plant populations that occur on the property and share these data with state
and national monitoring databases.
Objective 1: Conduct a variety of monitoring techniques for birds on a routine basis
for > 30 years.
Strategy 1: Operate at least two migration bird-banding stations in a variety
of habitats found on the property during the appropriate migration seasons.
Strategy 2: Operate a minimum of one breeding season banding station as a
participant in the Institute of Bird Population's Monitoring Avian Population &
Survivorship (MAPS) program during the prescribed times.
5k4pgy 3: Collect feather and/or fecal samples during banding operations to
aid additional avian research conducted by government agencies or research institutions.
Strate?y 4: Monitor and maintain on a routine basis artificial nesting
structures for a variety of avian species that would benefit from their emplacement.
Strategy 5: Band any pre-fledgling birds encountered in nest box monitoring
activities as authorized on USGS Bird Banding permit.
Strategy 6: Monitor use by and populations of birds in the birdfeeder
demonstration area during the fall and winter months through observation and mist netting
operations.
Strategy-7: Conduct avian paint counts, survey routes and/or other banding
operations throughout the property on a monthly, seasonal, quarterly or as needed basis to
support and supplement other data being collected by government or research institutions or
that assists other agencies or organizations in specific projects.
Strategy 8: Participate in a variety of state, regional and national
ornithological working groups or ongoing efforts or with other educational institutions in
cooperative conservation and research programs and projects. Participation should increase
knowledge of or benefit the species or habitats found at Howell Woods, or provide training
for Howell Woods personnel to conduct or participate in future management or research
projects on the property.
Strategy 9: Submit all data to the appropriate agency or organization and/or
any relevant database where the information will be used for scientific purposes.
Strategy 10: Record the location of all mist-netting sites, monitoring and
survey points/routes and artificial nesting structures with the most relevant and current GPS
receiver and manage the data with the latest GIS software.
Objective 2: Conduct a variety of monitoring techniques for reptiles and
amphibians on a routine basis for > 30 years.
Strategy 1: Install in a variety of habitats monitoring hardware and maintain
these cover boards, pipes, drift fences, pitfall traps, and cage style traps and check each
device within recommended period. Efforts will help to establish an absence/presence of
species as well as establishing baseline data for populations.
Strategy 2: Conduct amphibian call survey route(s) on a seasonal basis.
Strategy 3: Participate in a variety of state, regional and national herpetology
working groups, or efforts or partner with other educational institutions in cooperative
conservation and research programs and projects. Participation should increase the
knowledge of or benefit the species and/or habitats found at Howell Woods or provide
training for Howell Woods personnel to conduct or participate in future management or
research projects on the property.
Strate 4- sy Submit all data to the appropriate agency or organization and/or
any relevant database where the information will be used for scientific purposes.
Strategy 5: Record the location of all monitoring devices and survey routes
with the most relevant and current GPS receiver and manage the data with the latest GIS
software.
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Objective 3: Conduct a variety monitoring techniques for mammals on a routine
basis for> 30 years.
Strategy 1: Focus survey efforts on key predators and prey species or species
listed at the state or federal level as special concern, threatened, endangered.
Strategy 2: Conduct nocturnal surveys using spotlights or night vision
equipment.
Strategy 33: Employ remote survey cameras, track/scent stations or other
appropriate technologies to help establish population indices.
Strategy 4: Use a variety of sizes and styles of humane live traps when
capture of a mammal is needed for positive identification or for mark-recapture studies.
Strategy 5: Participate in a variety of state, regional and national mammal
interest working groups or efforts, or with other educational institutions in cooperative
conservation and research programs and projects. Participation should increase the
knowledge or benefit the species and/or habitats found at Howell Woods, or provide training
for Howell Woods personnel to conduct or participate in future management or research
projects on the property.
Strategy 6: Record the location of all monitoring devices and survey routes
with the most relevant and current GPS receiver and manage the data with the latest GIS
software.
Objective 4: Conduct a variety of measuring and monitoring techniques for
pollinating insects, butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies and other invertebrates of special
interest
Strategy 1: Attend professional training and participate in continuing
education opportunities in the identification and conservation of a variety of invertebrates of
special interest that are or may be found at Howell Woods.
Strategy 2: Participate in the North American Butterfly Association Butterfly
Count program the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project and Monarch Watch Program on a
seasonal basis and report the findings in a timely manner.
Strategy 3: Participate in the San Francisco State University, The Great
Sunflower Project to help monitor local pollinating native bees.
Strategy 4: Develop monitoring programs or participate in future citizen
science projects to monitor pollinating insects, butterflies, and dragonflies and damselflies.
Strategy 5: Participate in captive breeding and release programs for imperiled
butterfly species via cooperative partnerships.
Strategy 6: Participate in a variety of state, regional and national invertebrate
interest working groups, or efforts or with other educational institutions in cooperative
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conservation and research programs and projects. Participation should increase the
knowledge of or benefit the species and/or habitats found at Howell Woods or provide
training for Howell Woods personnel to conduct or participate in future management or
research projects on the property.
GOAL 3: Maintain a healthy and sustainable white-tailed deer population on the
property that allows for a healthy, balanced white-tailed deer herd and a quality hunting
experience.
Objective 1: Maintain deer population at <45 deer per square mile.
2800 acres = approximately 4.375 mil = 197 deer.
Objective 2: Maintain buck: doe ratio at < 1:2. Minimum would be 1:1.
Objective 3: Maintain a deer herd with > 30 percent of bucks in the 3 '/Z year-old or
older category.
Note: The following strategies apply to the first three objectives of GOALS.
Strategy 1: Participate in the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission's (NCWRC) Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) and fill all
antlerless tags assigned.
Strategy 2: Focus buck harvest on mature bucks (> 3 %i years old or older) by
setting antler restrictions as:
A. The spread of the rack is wider than the ears (? 14 inches),
B. The base of the horn is bigger than the eye (- 4 inches),
C. The main beam is longer than the deer's face (? 13 inches).
Discourage harvest of young adult bucks via educational efforts on techniques to age male
deer on the hoof in the field and with monetary penalties for harvesting bucks that fail to
meet the standard.
Strategy 3: Focus education for hunters on identifying young bucks (button
bucks) from young and adult does. Encourage liberal harvest of adult does, and discourage
the harvest of button bucks through education and monetary penalties. The Howell Woods
staff is allowed to harvest animals in order to help meet the management objectives.
Strategy 4: Restrict the harvesting of the established population of apex
predators on the property, which may assist in maintaining a natural deer herd density. No
harvest of bobcat and black bear and only a management based harvest of the established
coyote population.
Objective 4: Survey and monitor white-tailed deer populations on a routine basis for
30 years.
Strategy 1: Conduct and maintain hunter sighting and harvest surveys.
Strategy 2: Employ remote survey cameras or other appropriate technologies
to aid in the establishment of a deer population index.
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Strategy 3: Conduct nocturnal surveys using spotlights or night vision
equipment.
Strategy 4: Record the location of all monitoring devices and survey routes
with the most relevant and current GPS receiver and manage the data with the latest G1S
software.
GOAL 4: Manage the feral pig population at the lowest density possible
Objective 1: Allow limitless harvest in regards to sex, size and quantity with an
extended season (outside traditional hunting seasons),
Strategy 1: Encourage hunters to harvest as many feral pigs as they can in a
safe and ethical manner regardless of the age or sex of the animal.
Strategy 2: Conduct controlled hunts at a minimum of 6 months out of the
year. Howell Woods staff members are allowed to take feral pigs year round.
Objective 2: Survey and monitor feral pig populations
Strategy 1: Conduct and maintain hunter sighting and harvest surveys
Strategy 2: Employ remote survey cameras or other appropriate technologies
to document feral pig movement activities and facilitate individual or group identification.
Strategy 3: Work cooperatively with local, state and federal agencies and
institutions in effective monitoring and management of the feral pig population that occurs
on the property and in the Neuse River Low grounds area of Johnston and Wayne Counties.
Strategy 4: Record the location of all monitoring devices and hunting stands
with the most relevant and current GPS receiver and manage the data with the latest GiS
software.
GOAL 5: Maintain a healthy Wild Turkey population on the property that
provides for a quality hunting experience.
Objective 1: Maintain and/or provide high quality nesting and brood rearing habitat.
Strategy 1: Manage and maintain early successional habitats; Follow
objectives and strategies found in GOAL I.
Strategy 2: Manage and maintain a variety of timber types and stages of
growth; Follow objectives and strategies found in GOAL 9 and GOAL 11.
Objective 2: Provide public opportunities to harvest a sustainable number of legal
harvestable birds during a short designated time.
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Strategy 1: Allow hunting opportunities through a lottery style or reservation
required type hunts for a small number of properly licensed and vetted hunters.
Objective 3: Monitor wild turkey populations.
Strategy: Participate in the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Wild Turkey Summer Brood Survey.
Strategy 2: Employ remote survey cameras in selected areas to document
wild turkey activities, and flock size.
Strategy 3: Conduct and maintain hunter sighting and harvest surveys.
Strategy 4. Record the location of all monitoring devices and harvest sites
with the most relevant and current GPS receiver and manage the data with the latest GIS
software.
GOAL 6, Conserve the resident wild waterfowl and the migratory waterfowl populations
occurring on the property to provide a quality viewing and hunting experience.
Objective 1: Install and monitor on a seasonal basis artificial nest structures
designed for waterfowl species that nest on the property.
Skate
g I : Emplace and monitor on a weekly basis > 30 wood duck/hooded
merganser nest boxes. See also GOAL 2, Objective 1, Strategy 4.
Strategy 2: Emplace and monitor on a weekly basis nesting platforms for
Canada geese.
Skgkgy 3: Record the location of all nest structures with the most relevant
and current GPS receiver and manage the data with the latest GIS software.
Objective 2: Maintain and increase suitable nesting, brooding rearing, feeding,
resting and roosting habitat for waterfowl during all seasons.
Strategy 1: Allow beavers to perform their natural activities, removing
animals or their dams only when they directly threaten human safety, flood driving roads so
that they are unsafe to travel, potentially harm rare, threatened or endangered plants or
threaten to significantly harm large areas of standing forest (>15 acres) at a given location.
Strategy 2: Seek opportunities for additional wetland creation, restoration
and/or enhancement/preservation through mitigation projects, grants or partnerships.
Strategy 3: Construct and manage controllable, shallow water impoundment
areas adjacent to the sand mine lake project.
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Strategy 4: Acquire plant material from reputable sources and plant and/or
manage native plant foods (herbaceous and woody) and small grain food plots in appropriate
areas.
Strategy 5: Protect and retain all natural snags and high wildlife value cull
trees during silvicultural activities and create natural snags when appropriate.
Objective 3: Construct and install a number of semi-permanent hunting and
observation blinds in areas used frequently by waterfowl.
Strategy: Identify locations used frequently by waterfowl that would offer
hunting and observation opportunities.
Strategy 2: Construct and install a number of 2-3 person semi-permanent
blinds and camouflage on an annual basis.
Strategy 3: Record the location of all blinds with the most relevant and
current GPS receiver and manage the data with the latest GIS software and install signs and
markers along the trails leading to each blind.
GOAL 7: Manage to maximize the carrying capacity of wild bobwhite quail coveys on
the property.
Objective 1: Maintain an average of 8-10 winter coveys of quail on the property.
Strategy 1: Follow objectives and strategies found in GOAL 1.
Strategy 2: Longleaf pine restoration; follow objectives and strategies found
in GOAL 9.
Objective 2: Survey and monitor wild bobwhite quail populations
Strategy 1: Conduct annual fall covey call counts.
Strategy 2: Conduct other surveys that will assist in monitoring quail
population and occurrence in longleaf pine restoration areas.
Strategy 3: Record the location of all survey points and routes and flushed
coveys with the most relevant and current GPS receiver and manage the data with the latest
GIS software.
GOAL 8: Establish or increase and maintain key indicator species of the Longleaf
Pine community
Objective 1: Manage to maximize the carrying capacity of fox squirrel populations
on the property
Strategy 1: See Strategies 1-8 in Objective 4, GOAL 8.
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Objective 2: Manage to maximize the carrying capacity of brown-headed nuthatch
populations on the property.
Straw 1: Maintain high density of large snags (2: 6 inches dbh) and
safeguard from prescribed fires9.
Strategy 2: Experiment with artificial nest structures to supplement the
number of natural snags/cavities.
Strategy 3: Record the location of all large snags (? 6 inches dbh) and nest
structures with the most relevant and current GPS receiver and manage the data with the
latest GIS software.
Strategy 4: See Strategies 1-8 in Objective 4, GOAL 8.
Objective 3: Encourage habitat conditions that will help to establish a breeding
population of Bachman's Sparrow.
Strategy 1: See Strategies 1-8 in Objective 4, GOAL 8.
Objective 4: Provide a minimum of 120 acres of longleaf pine habitat with good
quality foraging habitat* as defined in Strategies 1-8 below in order to establish a group of
Red-cockaded Woodpeckers on the property. (*Good Quality Foraging Habitat as
described in the US Fish and Wildlife Services recovery plan for Red-cockaded
woodpeckers, 20038)
Note: The following strategies 1-8 also apply to objectives 1-3 of GOAL 8.
Strategy 1: 18 or more pine trees per acre, of pines that are at least 60 years
in age and at least 14 inches dbh. Minimum basal area for these pines is 20 f0/acre.
Strategy 2: Basal area of pines 10-14 inches dbh is between 0 and 40 ft?/acre.
Strategy 3: Basal area of pines < 10 inches dbh is below 10 ft2/acre and
below 50 stems/ha (20 sterns/acre)
Strategy 4: Basal area of all pines ':: 10 inches dbh is at least 40 ft /acre.
That is, the minimum basal area for pines in Strategies 1 and 2 above is 40 ft2/acre.
Strategy 5: Groundcovers of native bunchgrass and/or native, fire-tolerant
fire dependent herbs totaling 40 percent of more of ground and midstory plants and dense
enough to carry growing season fire at least once every 5 years.
1 Strategy 6: Conduct early-mid season growing season prescribed fires every
-3 years.
Strategy 7: No hardwood midstory or a sparse hardwood midstory that is
more than 7 ft in height.
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Strategy 8: Canopy hardwoods absent or less than 10 percent of canopy trees
in longleaf communities.
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Strategy 9: Foraging area is not separated by more than 200 feet of non-
foraging area.
Strategy 10: Record the location of all large pines (z 14 inches dbh) with the
most relevant and current GPS receiver and manage the data with the latest GIS software.
Strategy 11: Enroll in the US Fish and Wildlife Services Safe Harbor
Program.
Objective 5: Establish viable wiregrass, Aristida stricta, stands in all longleaf pine
stands. All plants must be of North Carolina genotype origin.
Strategy 1: Conduct growing season prescribed fires every 1-3 years.
Strategy 2: Acquire plant material from reputable sources and/or propagate
plants from seed collected on site and use in the maintenance and enhancement of
restoration areas.
Strategy 3. Plant a minimum of 100 live plugs per acre where soil and
overhead story conditions favor establishment.
Strategy 4: Monitor the planted area to determine success or failure. An area
is considered successful with a 75% survival rate after two growing seasons. Attempt to
determine reason(s) for failure and adjust future plantings based on findings.
Objective 6: Monitor populations of fox squirrels, brown-headed nuthatches,
Bachman's sparrow and red-cockaded woodpeckers.
Strategy 1: Conduct point counts or transects on a seasonal basis focusing on
target species.
Strategy 2: Use remote survey cameras to aid in fox squirrel population
estimations.
Strategy 3: Use mist nets or artificial nest structures to band individual birds.
Strategy -4: Use emerging remote sensing technology to document
absence/presence of targeted species
Strategy 5: Record the location of all monitoring devices, nest structures and
survey routes/points with the most relevant and current GPS receiver and manage the data
with the latest GIS software.
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GOAL 4: Establish and or restore historic Longleaf Pine community conditions on
at least 300 acres with appropriate soil conditions and where prescribed burning will
maintain favorable growing conditions.
Objective 1: Identify areas that exhibit conditions where a longleaf pine community
historically could have occurred or currently occurs.
Strategy 1: Locate areas where the soil types are; Rains, Wagranr, Lakeland,
or Goldsboro
Strategy 2: Use historical written, verbal or archeological evidence and/or
current plant community composition in conjunction with soil types that would support an
area as a candidate for restoration.
Objective 2: Establish and maintain uneven-aged longleaf pine stands.
Note: Strategies 1-6 are for converting an area not currently in longleaf pine.
Strategy 1: Convert loblolly plantations to longleaf pine.
Strategy 2: Convert mixed pine/hardwood or hardwood stands with
past evidence of longleaf pine presence back to longleaf pine.
Strategy 3: Convert open fallow areas or past agricultural areas to
longleaf pine.
Strategy 4: In existing loblolly plantations use prescribed fire as the
primary method to establish desirable herbaceous understory/groundcover before harvest.
Limit desirable groundcover disturbance during and after silvicultural activities.
Strategy 5: Ensure all invasive plants are removed or under control
from an area before replanting the area in longleaf pine.
Strategy 6: In all other areas to be converted to longleaf pine mark
and retain any existing longleaf pine and desirable groundcover and follow the most recent
protocols recommended by the Longleaf Alliance for reestablishment of longleaf pine.
Note: The following Strategies are for established longleaf pine stands:
Strategy 7: Retain 5 or more pine trees per acre of the oldest pines
present, to establish very old pines throughout the landscape at this minimum density.
Strategy: Use the Stoddard-Neal approach of uneven-aged2°
silvicultural methods that meet the current Federal guidelines for good quality foraging
habitat guidelines.
Program.
Strategy 9: Enroll in the US Fish and Wildlife Services Safe Harbor
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Objective 3: Establish viable reproductive populations of wiregrass, Aristida stricta,
little biuestem, Schizachyrium scoparium, milkweeds, Asclepias spp., golden asters,
Pityopsis spp., toothache grass, Ctenium aromaticum, pitcher plants, Sarracenia spp. and
sweet goldenrod, Solidago odora All plants must be of North Carolina or South
Carolina genotype origin.
StratW 1: Use prescribed fire as the primary means of site preparation.
Selective herbicide management will be used only to treat invasive plants or to control
unwanted hardwood species too mature to be controlled with regular prescribed fire.
Strategy 2: Encourage the spread of targeted restoration species that already
occur on the property with management practices or manual seed disbursal.
Strategy 3: Acquire plant material from reputable sources or propagate from
on-site sources and plant a minimum of 25 live plugs per stand of each species where soil
and overhead story conditions favor stand establishment.
Strategy 4: Propagate plants from seed collected on site and use in the
maintenance and enhancement of restoration areas.
Strategy 5: Conduct growing season prescribed fires every 1-3 years.
Strategy 6: Monitor the planted area to determine success or failure. An area
is considered successful with a 50% survival rate after three growing seasons and/or natural
regeneration is documented. Attempt to determine reason(s) for failure and adjust future
plantings based on findings.
GOAL 10: Manage to limit the effects of invasive species on the property
Major species of interest (2009) include; Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon),
bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum) bi-color lespedeza (Lespedeza bicolor), Chinese or
sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), Japanese grass (Microsiegium vimineum),
Florida pulley (Richardia scabra), lovegrass (Eragrostis spp.), Japanese honeysuckle
(Lonicera japonica), Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), Paulownia (Paulownia
tomentosa), parrotsfeather (Myriophyllum aquaticum), nutria (Myocastor coyps), wild
boar (Sus scrofa), house sparrow (Passer domesdcus), European Starling (Sturnus
vulgaris) and red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta)
Objective 1: Monitor all accessible areas of the property for the presence of non-
native flora species that negatively affect natural communities.
Strategy 1: Conduct site surveys on a semi-annual basis focusing on
restoration areas, areas with known endangered, threatened or rare species and high
visibility areas. Surveys will be conducted during spring and again during late summer,
which are the best times to easily identify non-native species due to their flowering habits.
Presence of non-native flora species will be analyzed and controlled by means of action
found in the strategies of Objective 2.
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Objective 2: Control all non-native flora species that occur on the property using
t Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. Priority will be given to restoration areas,
areas with known endangered, threatened or rare species, roadsides, high traffic areas, and
demonstration areas by means of herbicides, fire, or mechanical methods.
Strategy l : Fire and mechanical methods should be the first considerations
for control because these are typically the most economical techniques. When fire is an
option, it will be conducted at an appropriate time to achieve maximum control. The same
will hold true for mechanical techniques.
Strategy 2: When the uses of fire or mechanical methods are not feasible,
herbicides will be the control option. Herbicides used must have the least negative effects on
desirable vegetation and meet at least one of the following criteria;, no-limited soil activity
or have limited movement in the soil profile and/or is labeled nontoxic to humans and
animals. Herbicides will be applied in accordance with the label at the recommended time of
year. Application techniques will be dependent upon information gathered from Objective 1,
Strategy 1.
Strategy 3: Conduct experimental control techniques on various invasive
species to help provide information on maximum control in the most economic and
ecological friendly manner.
Objective 3: Control all non-native fauna species that occur on the property by
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.
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Strategy 1: For feral pigs please refer to the objective and strategies in
GOAL 4.
Strategy 2: All larger invasive fauna species will be controlled or dispatched
in an ethical and humane manner. Once the species has been identified and located, control
measures should be conducted as soon as possible to prevent further invasion.
Strategy 3: Fire Ant activity will be monitored throughout the property
concentrating on the Habitat Diversity Trail System and other recreation areas beginning in
early spring and ending in early winter. Fire Ants will be controlled using organic products
or techniques and agents that have no or minimum affects to non-target species.
Strategy 4: Other damaging invasive insect species will be identified,
researched, and controlled via outside expert recommendations or other proven methods or
techniques that are organic or that have no or minimum affects to non-target species.
Objective 4: Provide demonstration and research areas to institutions and other
organizations for analyzing invasive species control measures that will be beneficial and
cohere with the mission and goals of Howell Woods.
Strategy 1: Demonstration and research areas will be identified and assigned
by the Howell Woods staff. Additionally, Howell Woods reserves the right to terminate any
demonstration or research program that conflicts with the Howell Woods mission and goals.
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Strategy 2: All research will be strictly documented and information gathered
z from any demonstration or research project on the property will be made available to Howell
Woods upon request.
GOAL 11: Maintain high quality bottomland hardwood and mixed hardwood/pine
forests.
Objective 1: Acquire and periodically update a full inventory of natural resources
for bottomiand hardwood forests. A comprehensive survey of the stand and site is the key to
successful hardwood management.
Strategy 1: Identify and document current timber types and stand age classes
that are significantly different enough to warrant separation. Current site types present in
the properties' bottomland hardwood forests include, but are not necessarily limited to:
Coastal Plain Levee Forest, Cypress-Gum Swamp, Coastal Plain Bottomland Hardwoods,
and Wet Pine Flatwoods.
Strategy 2; Gather and maintain., by stand type, forest inventory information
including, but not necessarily limited to: 1). Condition and size class distribution of
overstory by species, 2). Quantity and condition of understory trees by species, both non-
merchantable stems and advanced regeneration stems, and the forest floor, including
herbaceous plant cover, 3). Quality, size and condition of both live and dead snags, and
down or fallen trees and other course woody debris 4). The species and quantity of
competing vegetation that may be interfering with forest health and development.
Utilize "Regenerating and Managing Natural Stands of Bottomland Hardwoods"
publication by Kellison et al, as well as "Management and Inventory of Southern
Hardwoods" publication by USDA Forest Service (see citations below) as guides for
management methods and sampling techniques. Utilize other pertinent publications as
appropriate.
Strategy 3: Acquire within one year after any harvest activities a high-
resolution digital aerial photography of the entire property.
Objective 2: Identify and target current or future desired tree, shrub, and canopy
cover conditions that are indigenous to the bottomland hardwood ecosystem and will benefit
the desired tree and wildlife species found in that ecosystem. Compare the current
ecosystem conditions (obtained in Objective 1) with these desired conditions in order to
focus management activities that will improve imbalances in what is present and what is
desired in the future.
Strategy 1: Identify current and/or desired habitats featuring the species of
concern listed in the "Flora and Fauna" section of this plan (above, under `Background
Information").
Strategy 2; Identify current and/or desired forest conditions that are
conducive to indicator species that will likely predict successful conditions for the wide
variety of other species encountered in the bottomland hardwood ecosystem. Examples of
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such indicator species include, but aren't limited to, avian species such as Swainson's
warbler, American redstart, hooded warbler, Kentucky warbler, American woodcock, and
wood thrush, as well as timber species such as Cherrybark Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak,
Water Tupelo and Bald Cypress. Management for these species will generally favor the
majority of other desired species on the property.
Strategy 3: Where site conditions warrant, emphasize the need for a healthy
population of oak species, as oaks provide the best combination of wildlife and timber
values.
Strategy 4: Identify areas where alterations of natural hydrology could
negatively impact the desired conditions discussed above and elsewhere in this plan. Slight,
nearly undetectable elevational changes in bottomlands alter species-site suitabilities.
Objective 3: Create and maintain a diversity of age classes within each timber type
to provide a varied habitat for multiple wildlife species and ensure a regulated, sustainable
inventory of high value hardwood timber species over time.
Strategy l: Using the inventory data collected in accordance with Objective
1, plan for a balanced age structure using the "patch cut" method of group selection
harvesting system to create multiple age classes as small stands scattered across the
landscape. These openings will vary from small (0.5-3 acre patches) to larger (3-7 acre
patches) depending upon the site type, hydrology, and desired species component.
Strategy 2: Protect and retain all natural snags and high wildlife value cull
trees during silvicultural activities and create natural snags when appropriate.
Strategy 3: Determine the allowable cut over the bottomland forest area by
factoring rotation age, average group size, and time interval between harvests. This is the
"area method" of forest regulation. Care should be taken to ensure that the sum of patch cut
areas in each harvest entry would be sufficient to conduct a marketable timber sale.
Strategy 4: Using the inventory data from Objective 1, prioritize and
schedule areas that warrant conversion to different age classes by evaluating current
stocking, health, and predicted future stand species composition. Utilize as a rule of thumb
that at least 50% of individual stands within the forest type should be of mast-bearing age
(25 years old and older) with valuable mast such as acorns, hickory nuts, blackgum and
tupelo fruit, etc. at any given point in time.
Objective 4: Ensure that desired results will occur with this harvest system by taking
necessary steps to remedy stands that may not be capable of producing desired conditions
without intervention.
Strategy 1: Areas of mature or over-mature hardwoods with sufficient
advanced regeneration of desired species (oak, ash, tupelo, etc.) will be prioritized for
harvest first, in order to most efficiently accelerate the age class conversion. These areas
may not need any remedial intervention.
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Strategy 2: Areas without current acceptable advanced regeneration or with
degraded conditions caused by negligence in past historical management activities (like
high-grading) will be treated by silvicultural methods such as the reduction or removal of
shade producing midstory and understory trees by mechanical or herbicide methods, control
of competing vegetation such as vines, invasive species, etc. Past cutting practices on the
property, combined with subsequent damage from several large storms, has created less than
ideal stocking and advanced regeneration conditions over large parts of the bottomland
ecosystem.
Strategy 3: Time such cultural treatments to best fit the predicted future
harvest dates for these areas and to limit impacts on nesting avian species.
Strategy 4: Remedy environmental factors such as beaver impoundments
(follow guidelines in GOAL 6, Objective 2, Strategy 1), feral hog damage, poor road
drainage, invasion by exotic species, etc. that may threaten current or future ecosystem
requirements. Hardwood ecosystems must avoid disruption of natural water flow patterns
and cycles.
Strategy 5: If, after the above strategies do not present a likely chance of
producing desired forest conditions in a given location, consider enrichment plantings of
desired species. Planting of hardwoods should be a last resort due to the high costs involved
and high risk of failure compared to natural regeneration.
Objective 5: Document Best Management Practices related to forest management
activities that will ensure compliance with State and Federal laws relating to wetlands.
These practices should also dovetail with the educational and recreational goals for the
property.
Strategy 1: Ensure that contracts for forest management activities, including
timber harvests, include provisions for following NC Division of Forest Resources Forestry
BMP guidelines to protect water quality. The standard no cut or no disturbance zone for any
blue-line stream or other identified wetland on Howell Woods will be a minimum of 100
feet as measured from the bank of the stream or edge of the wetland and wider when
possible. Minimum distance from the bank of the Neuse River or Hannah/Mill Creek will
be 300 feet.
Strategy 2: Ensure that all applicable laws for the application of pesticides in
forests are followed, including but not limited to the use of licensed pesticide applicators.
Strategy 3: Ensure compliance with Federal Clean Water Act as regulated by
the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Objective 6: Reach out to the scientific community with two-way communication
to assist and or collaborate in research that may improve hardwood management, whenever
the other goals for the property will not be compromised by such research. Howell Woods
has a unique opportunity to both provide and receive information which will further the
practice of quality bottomland hardwood management, which is by nature a complex system
in need of further study.
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The benefits of allowing such additional access should be measured against the potential
negative impact of added human activity to certain sensitive flora and fauna.
Strategy 2: Evaluate the potential for education of the public about forest
management systems, particularly harvest cycles and forest regulation/sustained yield, to
help explain the purposes behind management activities that will be new to many visitors.
Interpretive signs placed near highly visible areas that undergo management activities may
prove to be very helpful.
Strategy 3: Evaluate ways that the additional access provided by forest
management activities could improve chances of controlling damaging pests such as feral
hogs, beavers, and invasive plant and aquatic species, where appropriate.
GOAL 12: Establish or restore Atlantic white cedar to areas where the
appropriate soil types or natural growing conditions allow for sustainable growth and
natural propagation.
Objective 1: Identify areas that exhibit conditions where an Atlantic white cedar
community historically could have occurred or currently occurs.
Strategy 1: Locate areas where the soil type is Bibb or where wet, acidic
soils with an organic layer overlying or interbedded with clay or sand and is seasonally to
intermittently flooded or saturated.
Strategy 2: Use historical written, verbal or archeological evidence and/or
current plant community composition in conjunction with soil types that would support an
area as a candidate for restoration.
Objective 2: Establish and maintain an uneven-aged Atlantic white cedar population
throughout suitable locations on the property.
Strategy 1: Plant enough Atlantic white cedar saplings in openings that will
ensure adequate survival and natural propagation.
Strategy 2: Monitor the planted area to determine success or failure. An area
is considered successful with a 50% survival rate after ten growing seasons. Attempt to
determine reason(s) for failure and adjust future plantings based on findings.
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Section II
Outdoor Recreation and Operations
Goals, Objectives and Strategies
GOAL 1: Develop and maintain a number of areas and venues to encourage the
utilization by the public and provide a rewarding outdoor experience while participating in a
variety of low-impact outdoor recreation related activities.
GOAL 2: Provide and maintain a variety of safe and functional facilities for use by the
public and special user groups that are compatible with the mission and objectives of Howell
Woods.
GOAL 1: Develop and maintain a number of areas and venues to encourage the
utilization by the public and provide a rewarding outdoor experience while
participating in a variety of low-impact outdoor recreation related activities.
Objective 1: Provide a number of sites for a variety of camping and overnight
lodging options and styles.
Strategy 1: Develop and maintain at least one multi-station group and single-
family campground with easy access to running water, and a shower/restroom facility. Each
station should be visually occluded from the other stations and contain a metal fire ring.
Strategy 2: Develop and maintain at least two single family, semi-primitive
multi-station campgrounds with at least access to some form of a restroom facility. Each
station should be visually occluded from the other stations and contain a metal fire ring.
Strategy 3. Develop and maintain several individual and single-family
backcountry style camping sites.
Strategy 4: Maintain and improve group and single family semi-primitive
camping and picnic facilities adjacent to the Neuse River, Fort Island Pond, Swan Pond and
the sand mine lake project. Each site should have at a minimum some form of restroom
facility and metal fire rings.
Strategy 5: Retire the Piney Bottoms campground to allow the area to be
included in longleaf pine restoration efforts.
Strategy 6: Construct and maintain three to five one-family cabins to be
located in close proximity to the new lake. Each cabin at a minimum should have some type
of heat source and a restroom facility.
s Strategy 7: Construct and maintain two to three group cabins to be located in
close proximity to the new lake. Each cabin should be capable of sleeping 10-12 individuals
have some type of heat source and a restroom/shower facility.
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Strategyy_ 8: Construct and maintain two 1-2 family cabins along Hannah
" Creek. Cabins should have a complete kitchen, two separate full baths, and a combination
living and dining area.
Objective 2: Provide and maintain a road and trail system to allow hiking, biking
electric motor vehicles and horseback riding through diverse natural habitats.
Strategy 1: Install and maintain sections of boardwalk on portions of trails
that maintain more than a depth of %2 inch of water more than two consecutive days after a
rain or flood event.
Strategy 2: Install cypress mulch or other water permeable material on
hiking trails in wet/damp areas where regular foot traffic will damage the trail surface.
Strategy 3: Install and maintain vehicle or foot bridges over fording areas on
River Loop Road, Plantation Road, Monkey Ridge Road, Cut-through Road and Howell
Drive.
Strategy 4: Conduct road and trail repairs on a regular basis and repair as
needed with water permeable, mulch, rock, gravel or geotextile materials. Boardwalks and
bridges should be inspected on a monthly basis and repaired with the necessary materials.
Strategy 5: Conduct mechanical mowing of trials with vegetative
t. groundcover as needed during the period of April 15-October 1.
Strategy 6:, Use mechanical mowing and selective herbicides around benches
and picnic shelters.
Strategy 7: Install and maintain easy to read and understand trail/road signs,
trail usage information signage, trailside map displays and other directional signage.
Strategy 8: Provide access or opportunities for the pubic to rent bicycles or
motorized electrical-vehicles/devices. Identify and improve several trails of various lengths
and scenery for guided and un-guided tours for the use of motorized electrical vehicles and
devices or bicycles. All the appropriate safety and storage gear and equipment will also be
provided.
Strategy 9: Identify and improve a 1+ mile section of road/trail that will
allow easy and convenient wheelchair accessibility from the learning center.
Objective 3: Provide and maintain a variety of child and family oriented low-impact
outdoor recreational apparatuses and structures.
Strategy 1: Install and maintain several types of play equipment that
encourages children to exercise their minds and body in an outdoor setting. Equipment
should be made with environmentally friendly or sustainable materials whenever possible.
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Strategy 2: Construct and maintain several observation/canopy towers. At
least one should be located overlooking the new lake and Swan Pond.
Strategy 3: Construct, equip and maintain several 1-2 table picnic/rest
shelters throughout the property on main roads longer than 0.5 miles in length. Each shelter
should have an animal proof trash receptacle, first-aid kit, a marker or sign clearly visible
stating the shelter name and a permanent outdoor trail/property map in close proximity.
Strategy 4: Construct, equip and maintain several 4-10 table picnic shelters
throughout the property. Shelters should have animal proof trash and recycle receptacles,
cooking grills, group fire rings and nearby restroom facilities.
Objective 4: Provide opportunities for a variety of team-building and low-impact
outdoor sporting activities.
Strategy 1: Develop and maintain facilities and trails conducive for cross-
country running, mountain bike access and fishing events.
Strategy 2: Develop and maintain a ropes or challenge course.
Strategy 3: Develop and maintain a 1+ mile loop outdoor fitness trail with an
appropriate running/walking surface and a variety of exercise stations.
Objective 5: Provide safe and accessible fishing opportunities for all ages and
physical abilities.
Strategy 1: Construct and maintain fishing platforms and piers on every body
of water that is conducive for fishing. Where bank space is available and aesthetics
considerations allow there should be a minimum of 300 sq. ft of platform or pier per one
acre of water surface. Platform and pier surface material should be of environmentally
friendly, low maintenance material.
Strategy 2: Use stocking of fish on land locked impoundments by the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission or other reputable dealer to ensure continued
quality fishing experience. At least one impoundment will be managed for trophy bass, one
impoundment for trophy panfish and one impoundment for catfish.
Strategy 3: No stocking of fish will be done at Fort Island Pond, Swan Pond
or Hannah and Mill Creeks.
Strategy 4: Continue property wide no bait minnow policy to preclude
introduction of non-native fish or disease to existing populations.
Strategy5: Allow only boats powered by paddle or electric trolling motor
access on any body of water on the property.
Strategy 6: Conduct routine water and aquatic species sampling of all
impoundments greater than I/a acre in size. Add beneficial underwater structure, fertilize or
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as well as LEED credits. Many energy-saving features allow for the resizing or elimination
of other equipment, or reduce total capital costs by paying for themselves immediately or
within a few months of operation. Prior to beginning, set the goals for "life cycle" value-
engineering rather than "first cost" value-engineering.
Strategy 5: Hire LEED-accredited professionals. Thousands of architects,
consultants, engineers, product marketers, environmentalists and other building industry
professionals around the country have a demonstrated knowledge of green building and the
LEED rating system and process -- and can assist in meeting the LEED goal. These
professionals can suggest ways to earn LEED credits without extra cost, identify means of
offsetting certain expenses with savings in other areas and spot opportunities for synergies in
the project.
Objective 2: Construct new facilities to accommodate the increased use and
demand on existing facilities to provide sufficient classroom, meeting, lodging, educational,
office and storage space along with modern services and conveniences for the staff and
public.
Strategy 1: Construct and maintain a 20,000+ sq. ft facility to provide office,
work, storage space and restrooms for 12-20 employees, a library/conference room, wet lab,
two-three class/multi-purpose rooms (capable of sitting 20-25 adults), break room, large
meeting/banquet room (capable of sitting 100+ adults), lobby area, caterer's kitchen, ample
storage space for tables, chairs and other furniture, large public restroom facilities, live
animal and interactive exhibit areas, gift shop and wildlife/nature art gallery. See attached
draft design.
Strategy 2: Construct and maintain three to five one-family cabins to be
located in close proximity to the new lake. Each cabin at a minimum should have some type
of heat source and a restroom facility. See attached draft design.
Strategy 3: Construct and maintain two to three group cabins to be located in
close proximity to the new lake. Each cabin should be capable of sleeping 10-12 individuals
have some type of heat source and a restroom/shower facility. See attached draft design.
Strategy 4: Construct and maintain two single/multi family cabins along
Hannah Creek. Cabins should have a complete kitchen, two separate full baths, and a
combination living and dining area. See attached draft design-
Strategy _ . Construct and maintain a 250-seat amphitheater. Recommended
location is the "Mine Road North" non-forested management area of land fronting Devils
Racetrack Road. Acquire the private parcel located between the "Mine Road North" and
"Devils Racetrack East" management areas to support the amphitheater site.
Objective 3: Retrofit and/or remodel and maintain existing facilities to meet
changing operational or design needs and meet higher energy efficiency standards or LEED
certification requirements.
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Strategy 1: Ensure at least 80% of interior lighting fixtures are fitted with
4 fluorescent, LED (light emitting diode) or other energy efficient lighting devices and are
Energy Star Rated.
Strategy 2: Minimize outdoor area security lighting and where needed
ensure the most energy efficient lighting devices possible are utilized.
Strategy 3: Use motion detection lighting fixtures in all outdoor entryways
as opposed to constant on lighting fixtures.
Strategy 4: Use motion detection lighting fixtures in all low and mid-level
traffic indoor rooms and areas.
Strategy Use low flow, waterless or composting toilets/urinals.
Strategy 6: Provide at least 50% of all a facilities power needs through
solar, wind or other alternative energy sources.
Strategy 7: Purchase and use only Energy-Star rated appliances and audio-
visual equipment where the option exists.
Strategy 8: Install no-low toxic recycled, sustainable, low-maintenance
durable flooring material. Preferred materials are ceramic tile, bamboo, and FSC-certified
wood flooring.
Strategy 9: Use no-low VOC interior and exterior paints, stains and finishes.
Strategy 10: Use cleaning supplies and hygiene products that are non-toxic
biodegradable or organic. Paper products should be made of recycled or sustainable
materials that are produced without harmful chemicals (bleaching process).
Objective 3: Provide safe, clean, durable, easy to maintain and when available
environmentally friendly indoor and outdoor furniture that reflects the style and mission of
the Learning Center.
Strate y 1: Purchase outdoor benches, tables, and trash/recycle receptacles,
information boards/kiosks made of recycled or sustainable materials or of extremely
durable, long lasting materials. Factors to consider for the selection of materials will be
based on the location and expected use of the item, cost and the risk of theft/vandalism.
Strategy 2: Purchase indoor chairs, tables, information boards, trash/recycle
receptacles made of recycled or sustainable materials or of extremely durable, long lasting
materials. Natural wood and fiber construction materials are favored over items of an
extensive plastic make.
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Section III
Outdoor & Environmental Education
Goals, Objectives and Strategies
GOAL 1: Conduct, sponsor, host or participate in a variety of programs and activities
directly related to conservation of native ecosystems and their components, environmentally
friendly concepts and themes and low impact outdoor recreation.
GOAL 2: Supply accurate and informative wildlife educational displays and interpretive
signs throughout the property.
GOAL 3: Maintain and improve educational demonstration areas that highlight a variety
of environmentally friendly practices around the home and backyard.
GOAL 4: Conduct nature-based ecotourism related activities on the property.
GOAL 1: Conduct, sponsor, host or participate in a variety of programs and
activities directly related to conservation of native ecosystems and their components,
environmentally friendly concepts and themes and low-impact outdoor recreation.
Objective 1: Conduct on-site programs that cover a variety of outdoor and
environmental education related topics suitable for the entire family.
Strategy 1: Conduct a variety of programs and/or activities highlighting
environmentally friendly or "Green" living practices.
Strategy 2: Conduct a variety of programs and/or activities that highlight
native wildlife and plant conservation and natural history.
Straw: Conduct a variety of programs and/or activities that highlight
low-impact outdoor recreation activities.
Strategy 4: Conduct a variety of programs and/or activities that highlight the
natural communities and the conservation, restoration and preservation of those
communities found at Howell Woods.
Objective 2: Conduct or host on-site educational programs or activities during a
variety of international or national conservation themed "week" or event.
Strategy 1: Conduct an educational event during National Pollinator Week
for the general public.
public.
Strategy 2: Conduct an educational event during Earth Week for the public.
Stratey 3: Conduct an event for International Migratory Bird Day for the
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Objective 3: Participate in or conduct off-site programs and activities as funding
and staff time allow when requested that fit the mission and objectives and of Howell
Woods.
Strateev 1: Attend career day events to highlight and provide information of
career opportunities in Natural Resources.
Strategy 2: Attend wildlife, travel and tourism expos, annual festivals and
events related to conservation and environmental activities to help better promote the
facilities and the programs and activities available at Howell Woods.
Strategy 3: Provide educational programs or technical guidance and
instruction to organizations, groups or facilities that would benefit from the knowledge or
resources of Howell Woods and its staff. Fees may be associated with certain activities.
Objective 4: Provide logistical and instructional support to a variety of curriculum
and continuing education classes that would benefit from an outdoor setting or require a
natural resource component.
Strategy 1: Make available upon request the available and required staff,
equipment and facilities needed for a successful educational experience as funding and staff
time permit. Requests that correspond to the mission and objectives of Howell Woods will
receive the first priority.
Objective 5: Host, and/or conduct and instruct a variety of Natural Resource
Professional Development classes and workshops with conservation partners.
Strategy 1: Continue collaborating with the Institute for Bird Populations by
offering both the beginner and advance level bird-banding classes.
Strategy 2: Offer single and multi-day classes and workshops on natural
resource management topics and identification, ecology and natural history of native
species.
Strategy 3: Partner with other natural resource agencies and non-profit
organizations to host requested and relevant workshops or classes.
Objective 6: Provide site and logistical and/or instructional support for field trips,
an annual summer camp and various student projects.
Strategy 1: Develop and refine a catalog of educational events that the staff
can conduct or coordinate on and of site. The catalog should be available on-line and
should contain at a minimum; Event name, age/grade appropriate, state grade-related
competency goal, minimum/maximum number of students required, time of year offered,
length of event, any fees associated with the event and a registration/request form.
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Strategy 2: Maintain at all times adequate supplies and equipment needed for
all the events currently listed in the catalog of educational events.
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Strategy 3: Provide and maintain a combination of classroom space,
permanent shelters, teaching platforms, temporary tents/shelters and the necessary quantity
of chairs, benches, tables and audio-visual equipment to instruct a maximum of 10 groups of
15-20 students at any one time on the property.
Strategy 4: Maintain, update, refine and increase the quantity and variety of
books, and audio-visual media in the Natural Resources Library
Objective 7: Plan and conduct an annual open house event.
Strategy 1: Involve the Howell Woods Advisory Board in the detail
planning, organizing and staffing of the event.
Strategy 2: Provide the event free of charge for the public and seek
sponsorships and donations to reduce the operating costs of the event.
Strategy 3: Highlight the variety of outdoor recreational and ecotourism
activities and facilities that are available at Howell Woods.
Strategy 4: Provide informative educational opportunities in the conservation
practices that occur at Howell Woods and on the habitats and the plants, wildlife, fish and
invertebrates that are found at Howell Woods and Johnston County.
Strategy 5: Provide an opportunity for North Carolina based natural
resources and conservation related agencies and non-government, non-profit organizations
to highlight their work and benefits to the public.
Strategy 6: Provide an opportunity for participants to be exposed to vendors
selling goods or services that promote nature themed arts and crafts and environmentally
friendly or organic items.
Objective 8: Provide a select number of environmental educational programs in
Spanish.
Strategy 1: Provide Spanish language training for staff members directly
involved with environmental education programs.
Strategy 2: Hire on a contractual basis or as an established position at least
one individual fluent in Spanish who possesses adequate knowledge in local flora and fauna
identification and natural history and on various topics related to environmental education.
Objective 9: Develop an exchange/partnership program with a conservation
organization or site in a Latin American country to provide and receive training and share
experiences and resources as they relate to conservation and education of shared wildlife
species.
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Strategy 1: Feed and provide routine care for animals as required by their
metabolism or specific diet/health requirements.
Strategy 2: Provide routine and emergency veterinarian care.
Strategy 3: Provide natural history information on each animal through
brochures and/or attractive, easy to read signage.
Strategy 4: With the assistance of the Howell Woods Advisory Board and
the Johnston Community College Foundation, develop a sponsorship program to help
finance the continued care and maintenance of the live animals and their display enclosures.
GOAL 3: Maintain and improve educational demonstration areas that highlight a
variety of environmentally friendly practices around the home and yard.
Objective 1: Manage and improve areas that provide a diversity of wildflowers and
shrubs that demonstrate the use of native plants that can be used in a residential and
commercial setting.
Strategy 1: In close proximity to the Learning Center, install numerous small
and medium sized (>_ 100 sq. ft) pollinator friendly gardens planted with native warm season
grasses, native flowering herbaceous plants, vines, shrubs and small trees.
Strategy 2: Emplace and maintain up-to-date educational signage at each
garden to describe the plants, the benefits of using native plants, the importance or
pollinators and highlight pollinators found in the area.
Strategy 3: Maintain and improve the variety (species and genetics) of native
wildflowers and native shrubs at the Learning Center garden.
Strategy 4: Propagate plants from seed collected on site and use in the
maintenance and enhancement of demonstration areas.
Objective 2: Plant and maintain under organic conditions, small scale,
demonstration fruit orchards, vegetable gardens and herb gardens.
Strategy 1: Identify several areas in close proximity to the Learning Center
to plant and maintain a variety of fruit trees, berry bushes and grape vines that are adapted to
growing in the region and will require minimum levels of maintenance.
Strategy 2: Maintain and improve the raised bed and container vegetable and
herb garden at the Learning Center.
Strategy 3: Propagate plants from seed collected on site and use in the
maintenance and enhancement of the garden areas.
Strategy 4: Emplace and maintain up to date educational signage at each
garden or orchard area to describe the principles and benefits of organic gardening.
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Objective 3: Maintain and improve areas at the Learning Center that demonstrate
wildlife friendly and conservation themed actions that can be accomplished in a residential
or commercial setting.
Strategy 1: Maintain a variety of bird feeders to demonstrate safe, effective
and enjoyable bird feeding options for the homeowner or school.
Strategy 2: Maintain and improve areas around the Learning Center that
demonstrates a variety of methods and devices for composting and rainwater collection.
Strategy 3: Emplace and maintain up-to-date educational signage or
brochures at each demonstration area to describe the techniques used and the benefits of the
specific wildlife friendly techniques.
Objective 4: Implement energy, water and resource conservation programs
throughout our existing facilities and highlight the conservation practice.
See Outdoor Recreation & Operations, Goal 2, Objective 3 for specific practices
Strategy 1: Emplace and maintain up to date educational signage, brochures
or interactive displays in high visibility areas to describe the techniques used and the
benefits of the specific techniques.
GOAL 4: Conduct nature-based ecotourism related activities on the property.
Objective 1: Provide a wide range of activities that fit the definition of
Nature/Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism as created and stated by cooperation of The
Nature Conservancy and The World Conservation Union.
Strategy 1: Join various non-profit organizations that foster and promote
ecotourism activates.
Strategy 2: Participate in training and seminars that provide additional skills
to implement and/or market ecotourism activities.
Strategy_3 Establish an account code and fund where all ecotourism related
income is deposited and benefits on-site conservation activities.
Strategy 4: Conduct a variety of programs and/or activities that highlight
native wildlife and plant conservation and natural history.
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Section IV
Fund Raising, Public Relations & Marketing
Goals, Objectives and Strategies
GOAL 1: Promote the positive image of Howell Woods as an off-site facility of Johnston
Community College.
GOAL 2: Establish and maintain significant alternative sources of funding and gift
investment to assure that Howell Woods has the fiscal, capital, informational, and human
resources to respond effectively and responsibly to a growing demand in the facilities and
services offered at Howell Woods.
GOAL l.: Promote the positive image of Howell Woods as an off -site facility of
Johnston Community College.
Objective 1: Increase the number of career days and public festivals/events to
publicize the Howell Woods facilities and programs.
Strategy 1: Attend career day events to highlight and provide information of
career opportunities in Natural Resources.
Strategy 2: Attend wildlife, travel and tourism expos, annual festivals and
events related to conservation and environmental activities to promote the facilities and the
programs and activities available at Howell Woods.
Strategy 3: Provide educational programs or professional guidance and
instruction to organizations, groups or facilities that would benefit from the knowledge or
resources of Howell Woods and its staff. Pees may be associated with certain activities.
Objective 2: Use environmentally friendly/recycled products that will contain
Howell Woods information or the Howell Woods logo.
Strategy_ 1: All Howell Woods informational publications are to use
vegetable-based ink when available and post-consumer recycled printing materials.
Strategy 2: Acquire a variety of promotional and re-sale products that are
made with all natural, organic, recycled/recyclable or other sustainable materials. At least
75% of all promotional and re-sale products should meet this standard.
Objective 3: Advertise the mission, objectives, programs and activities of Howell
Woods in a variety of appropriate media formats.
Strategy l: Work with the Johnston Community College Marketing Team,
the Johnston County Visitors Bureau and the Howell Woods Advisory Board to develop a
variety of advertising and marketing options and opportunities.
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Strategy 2: Produce a quarterly newsletter (primarily produced
electronically) highlighting upcoming programs, activities and general information about
Howell Woods.
Strategy 3: Routinely update the content and information on the Howell
Woods website and various informational brochures and handouts.
Stray 4: Advertise on a regular basis in the appropriate newspapers,
magazines, billboards or websites.
GOAL 2_ Establish and maintain significant alternative sources of funding and gift
investment to assure that Howell Woods has the fiscal, capital, informational, and human
resources to respond effectively and responsibly to a growing demand in the facilities and
services offered at Howell Woods.
Some of the following Objectives do not have corresponding Strategies, as the Objectives
are sufficient to meet the stated goal.
Objective 1: Maintain and increase hunting and other low-impact outdoor recreation
activities to provide supplemental income for Howell Woods.
Strategy 1: Establish and maintain an account code and fund where all
ecotourism related income is deposited and benefits on-site conservation activities.
Strategy 2: Establish a program(s) for a recreational license or permit for
specific activities designed for reoccurring or special purpose users.
Strategy 3: Continue to offer a variety of fee based hunting opportunities for
the public.
Strategy 4: Continue to offer current activities and expand the varieties of fee
based low-impact outdoor recreation activities allowed by the public.
Objective 2: Continue to implement sound wildlife and forestry activities through
habitat/timber stand improvements to provide supplemental income for Howell Woods.
Objective 3: Working with the Howell Woods Advisory Board, and the Johnston
Community College Foundation develop and implement a capital campaign plan that will
support the ongoing and future programs and activities at Howell Woods.
StraMy 1: Develop a sponsorship program to help finance the continued
care and maintenance of the live animals and their display enclosures.
Strategy 2: Working with a main campus program or student club, seek
grants and sponsorships to provide funding for travel and other logistical support for a
conservation exchange program.
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Strategy 3: Seek sponsorships and donations to reduce the operating costs of
the open house event described in the Outdoor & Environmental Education GOAL 1,
Objective 7.
Strategy Establish specific fund raising activities with account codes and
seek sponsorships to assist with the funding for the construction and maintenance of
additional recreational and lodging facilities and a new Learning Center building.
Strategy 5: Establish and grow endowment funds to provide long-term and
stable support for staff positions and specific operational needs of the learning center.
Objective 4: Continue to work with the Johnston County Visitors Bureau and
Johnston Community College grant coordinator/committee to apply for a variety of grants
that will benefit Howell Woods.
Strategy 1: Seek grants or additional government funding for the
construction and maintenance of additional recreational and lodging facilities and a new
Learning Center building.
Strategy Seek grants or additional government funding for the remodeling
and retrofitting of existing facilities to become more environmentally friendly.
Objective 5: Research and explore options for land/property acquistion, and
restoration and/or preservation of habitats and natural communities on the property through
grants, partnerships, mitigation banks or other conservation easements that will pay for out
right ownership and/or long-term or perpetual easements.
Objective 6: Maintain an efficient and reliable volunteer program to assist with
special projects and operational, natural resource and/or educational related tasks.
Strategy Provide volunteers an opportunity for work hours to be credited
for a designated volunteer hunt during the fall/winter and winter/spring periods or for
limited free access to recreational activites.
Strategy 2: Reward outstanding volunteers with special recognition, or with
special privileges and/or benefits.
Strategy 3: Encourage continued participation with Boy/Girl Scouting
programs or other service organizations with projects (Eagle Scout and Gold Awards) that
benefit Howell Woods.
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APPENDICIES
Appendix 1- Organization and Staff Composition- 2009, and Desirable
Organization and Composition in 2012 and 2020 with brief job descriptions
Appendix 2- Glossary
Appendix 3- Footnotes and Bibliography
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Appendix 1- Organization and Staff Composition- 2009, and
Desirable Organization and Composition in 2012 and 2020 with brief
job descriptions
Organization and Staff Composition in 2009
Director/Wildlife Biologist
F/T
James Sasser
Admin Assistant/
Education Specialist
P/T (2426 hrs)
Katrina McDou¢ald
Wildlife Technician Operations Supervisor Wildlife Technician
F/T F/T P/T (30-32 hrs)
Jason Parker Mike Rose Frank Grubbs
Operations Technician
P/T (20 hrs)
Stephen Ashby
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Desirable Organization and Staff Composition b 2012
Director/Wildlife Biologist
FIT
James Sasser
Administrative Assistant Grant Writer
P/T (32+ hours) P/T (16-24 hrs)
Conservation Manager
F/T
Jason Parker
Wildlife Technician
Frank Grubbs
Wildlife Intern
Seasonal
Wildlife Intern
Seasonal
Operations Manager Environmental Education
F/T Manager
Mike Rose Katrina McDougald
Operations Technician
1 -4 Environmental Educator
P/T (20-24 hrs)
Stephen Ashby
Operations Technician
PIT (20-24 hrs)
Environmental Educator
Contract (as needed)
Operations Intern
Seasonal
Camp Counselors
Seasonal
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Desirable Organization and Staff Composition by 2020
Director/Wildlife Biologist
F/T
James Sasser
Administrative Assistant
F/T
Receptionist
P/T (16-24 hrs)
Conservation Manager
F/T
Jason Parker
Forester
FIT
Wildlife Technician
F/T
Frank Grubbs
Wildlife Technician
F/T
Aquatics Specialist
F/T
Assistant Director
F/T
Grant Writer
P/T (30 hrs)
Operations Technician Environmental Educator
F/T F/T
Stephen Ashby I H
Environmental Education
Manager
F!T
Katrina AlcDougald
Operations Technician
F/T
Operations Technician
P/T (30+ hrs)
Housekeeper
P/ T (30+ hrs)
Wildlife Intern 1 Mechanic
Seasonal ? j P/T (16-24 hrs)
Operations Manager
F/T
Mike Rose
Operations Intern
Seasonal
Environmental Educator
P/T (30+ hrs)
Environmental Educator
Contract (as needed)
Camp Counselors
Seasonal
Major Duties for Each Staff Position
Director/Wildlife Biologist
- Education Requirements: Masters or PhD in Wildlife Sciences, also TWS Certified
Wildlife Biologist and Master Bird Bander
-Supervision of Assistant Director, Conservation Manager, Operations Manager and
Environmental Education Manager and Administrative Assistant
- Public Relations and Networking
- Advisorv Board Relations
- Overall Budget Management
- Strategic planning
- Conduct Natural Resources Classes/Programs Instruction (Adult and professional
level)
- Provide guidance and participate in a variety of wildlife research and management
activities
- Certified in Wilderness First-Aid
Assistant Director
-Education Requirements: Bachelors or Masters in Wildlife, Environmental, Forestrv
or Natural Resources Sciences, Education or Administration.
- Acting Director during the absence of the Director
- Supervise Grant Writer
- Provide additional guidance and limited supervision to the Conservation,
Operations and Environmental Education Managers.
- Advertising and Public Relations Activities
- Advisory Board Relations
- Assist Director with Strategic Planning and Budget Management
- Special Projects Manager
- Prepare yearly reports
- Conduct Environmental Education and/or Natural Resources Classes/Programs
Instruction (K-12 and adult)
- Provide additional assistance to Conservation, Operations or Environmental
Education Managers as needed on specific projects or activities
- Work closely with the Conservation. Operations and Environmental Education
Manager to ensure the website is accurate and updated on a regular basis
- Certified in Wilderness First-Aid
Administrative Assistant
- Education Requirements: Associate or Bachelors in Business Administrative
Services or other Business related degree
- General administrative and clerical support
- Maintaining records, budget spreadsheets and preparing and coding requisitions
- Scheduling programs and activities
- Assist in preparing yearly reports
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Receptionist
- Educational Requirements: High school diploma or GED or Associates in Business
Administration
- Interact with the public and special groups answering questions and
providing directions to requested activities and facilities
- Work closely with the Administrative Assistant in scheduling programs and
activities
Grant Writer
- Education Requirements: Bachelors degree in English or other Language Arts or
extensive experience in successful grant writing
- Work with the Director, Assistant Director and Conservation, Operations and
Environmental Education Managers in identifying projects for potential grant
funding
- Work directly with the Assistant Director in identifying grant opportunities
- Work directly with the Assistant Director in writing and follow-up of grants and
managing awarded grants
Conservation Manager
-Education Requirements: Bachelors or Masters in Wildlife, Forestry or Natural
Resources Sciences; Certified as an Associate Wildlife Biologist or Forester
- Supervise the Forester, Wildlife Technicians, Aquatic Specialist and Wildlife Intern
- Working with the Director and Assistant Director develop and implement the goals,
objectives and strategies of the Natural Resources Management Plan of the Howell
Woods Strategic Plan
- Provide supervision and participate in a variety of wildlife/forestry research and
management activities
- Working with the Assistant Director manage budget requests for area of operations
- Supervise and work closely with the Operations Manager on all hunting activities
- Work closely with the Environmental Education Manager with assistance on
educational programs and activities
- Certified in Wilderness First-Aid
Forester
- Education Requirements: Bachelors in Forestry Science; Certified as a licensed
Forester in NC and as a Burn Boss
- Conduct forest inventories and health assessments
- Using GPS hardware and GIS software, collect, analyze and generate maps on a
variety of conservation, operational and educational projects and activities
- Manage/supervise all timber sales, harvesting and replanting operations
- Provide guidance and assistance in all longleaf pine and Atlantic white cedar
restoration activities
- Work closely with the Conservation Manager in developing and implementing
forestry related goals, objective and strategies of the Natural Resources
Management Plan
- Supervise as the Burn Boss all controlled burning activities
- Assist with environmental educational programs as needed or requested
- Certified in Wilderness First-Aid.
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Wildlife Technician
- Education Requirements: Associate or Bachelors in Wildlife.. Forestry or Natural
Resources Science
- Conduct a variety wildlife and forestry related research and management activities
- Work closely with the Conservation Manager in developing and implementing
wildlife and forestry related goals, objective and strategies of the Natural
Resources Management Plan
- Work closely with Operation Technicians in a variety of activities
- Assist with environmental educational programs as needed or requested
- Certified in Wilderness First-Aid.
Aquatics Specialist
- Education Requirements: Associate or Bachelors in Fisheries or Aquatics Science
- Manage all ponds on the property to provide excellent recreational fishing and
other water recreational opportunities
- Work closely with the Conservation and Operations Manger and manage all fishing
related activities
- Supervise the management of all water impoundment areas
- Monitor and treat any areas containing exotic aquatic plant or fish species
- Work closely with the Conservation Manager in developing and implementing
aquatic resources related goals, objective and strategies of the Natural
Resources Management Plan
- Work closely with the Environmental Education Manager to provide a variety of
on-site and off-site aquatic educational classes and programs for all ages and
interest levels
Wildlife Intern
- Education Requirements: Currently a student in good standing of any accredited
program in Wildlife Sciences
- Conduct a variety wildlife and forestry related research and management activities
Operations Manager
- Education Requirements: Associates or Bachelors in Parks and Recreation, or
Grounds/Landscape Maintenance or extensive experience in personnel supervision
in outdoor related activities, Certified Pesticide Applicators License
- Supervise the Operations Technicians, Housekeeper, Mechanic, Receptionist and
Operations Intern
- Working with the Director and Assistant Director develop and implement the goals,
objectives and strategies of the Outdoor Recreation and Operations Management
Plan of the Howell Woods Strategic Plan
- Provide supervision and participate in a variety of recreation and operations
improvement and maintenance activities
- Working with the Assistant Director manage budget requests for area of operations
Work closely with the Conservation Manager on all hunting activities
- Work closely with the Environmental Education Manager with assistance on
educational programs and activities
- Supervise and manage all facilities and equipment usage, maintenance and repair
activities
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- Work closely with the Conservation Manager on all controlled burning,
herbicide applications and exotic species control activities
- Work closely with the Assistant Director in managing any special projects
- Ensure Material Safety Data Sheets are maintained to the standard of the law
- Certified at a minimum in Basic First-Aid and CPR and preferably Wilderness
First-Aid.
Operations Technician
- Education Requirements: Associates or Bachelors in Parks and Recreation, or
Grounds/Landscape Maintenance or extensive experience in Parks and Recreation
or Grounds/Landscape Maintenance; Certified Pesticide Applicators License
- General grounds and landscape maintenance
- Work closely with the Operations Manager in developing and implementing
Outdoor Recreation and Operations related goals, objective and strategies of the
Outdoor Recreation and Operations Management Plan
- Interact with the general public in regards to a variety of Outdoor Recreation and
Operations related activities
- Work closely with the Forester, Wildlife Technicians and the Aquatic Specialists in
a variety of activities
- Certified at a minimum in Basic First-Aid and CPR and preferably Wilderness
First-Aid.
Housekeeper
- Educational Requirements: High school diploma or GED, and experience in
sanitation services
- Maintain all facilities in a clean and sanitary condition
Properly sort and dispose of all recyclable materials
Mechanic
Educational Requirements: High school diploma or GED or Associates in
Mechanical Repair/Services and/or possess accredited certification in mechanical
repair
- Preventative maintenance and repair of all mechanical equipment and vehicles
- Proper storage, use and disposal of all oils and lubricants
Operations Intern
- Education Requirements: Currently a student in good standing of any accredited
program in Parks and Recreation or Grounds/Landscape Maintenance
- General grounds and landscape maintenance
Environmental Education Manager
- Education Requirements: Bachelors or Masters in Wildlife, Forestry, Natural
Resources or Environmental Sciences or General Education with a teaching
certificate and extensive experience in teaching environmental education and
outdoor skills programs
Supervise the Environmental Educators and seasonal Camp Counselors
- Working with the Director and Assistant Director develop and implement the
goals, objectives and strategies of the Environmental Education Management
Plan of the Howell Woods Strategic Plan
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- Provide supervision as well as teach a variety of environmental education classes
and programs
- Working with the Assistant Director manage budget requests for area of operations
- Supervise the care and feeding of all live educational animals and the routine
maintenance of their enclosures
- Work closely with the Operations Manager and supervise the design and
maintenance of all demonstration areas
Environmental Educator
- Education Requirements: Associates or Bachelors in Wildlife, Forestry, Natural
Resources or Environmental Sciences or General Education with extensive
experience and knowledge in ecology or environmental education
- Perform a variety of environmental education programs both on-site and off-site for
all age groups
- Work closely with the Environmental Education Manager in developing and
implementing Outdoor and Environmental Education related goals, objective and
strategies of the Outdoor and Environmental Education Management Plan
- Provide daily care and feeding of all live educational animals and perform routine
maintenance of their enclosures
Update and maintain the Natural Resources library
- Certified in Wilderness First-Aid and CPR
Camp Counselor
- Education Requirements: High School diploma, Associates or Bachelors degree
with experience in working with youth in an outdoors setting or a student in any
accredited program in Parks and Recreation or Wildlife, Forestry or Natural
Resources Science program
- Perform a variety of environmental education programs and outdoor recreation
related activities
- Certified in Basic First-Aid and CPR
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Appendix 2- Glossary
Carrying Capacity : The maximum population of a7particular organism that a given
environment can support without detrimental effects .
Control: As appropriate, eradicating, suppressing, reducing, or managing invasive species
populations, preventing spread of invasive species from areas where they are present, and
taking steps such as restoration of native species and habitats to reduce the effects of
invasive species and to prevent ftniher invasionsl.
dbh: Diameter breast height or 4 Y2 feet above ground level.
Ecotourism: Environmentally responsible travel to natural areas, in order to enjoy and
appreciate nature (and accompanying cultural features, both past and present) that promote
conservation, have a low visitor impact and provide for beneficially active socio-economic
involvement of local peoples. Ecotourism can be distinguished from nature tourism by its
emphasis on conservation, education, traveler responsibility and active community
participation. Specifically, ecotourism possesses the following characteristics:
• Conscientious, low-impact visitor behavior
Sensitivity towards, and appreciation of, local cultures and biodiversity
Support for local conservation efforts
• Sustainable benefits to local communities
f' • Local participation in decision-making
• Educational components for both the traveler and local communities4
Environmentally Friendly (Materials, Structures, Furniture/Appliances or Buildings)
One or more of these standards may apply- Made with a measurable amount of recycled
material(s) and/or recyclable materials, made from long lasting materials that do not require
frequent replacing, Energy Starlm rated, made of all natural renewable resources, produced
locally, produced from certified sustainable forests, Fair Trade certified, uses solar, wind or
geothermal power, water conservation devices, energy efficient materials.
Growing Season Prescribed Fires/Controlled Burn: Prescribed fires or controlled
burning occurring during the months of active plant growth, normally starting in late March
through late September. Preferred months would be April-June.
Group: The social unit in red-cockaded woodpeckers, consisting of a breeding pair with one
or more helpers, a breeding pair without helpers, or a solitary male.
Indicator Species: A species that is of narrow ecological amplitude with respect to one or
more environmental factors and which is, when present, therefore indicative of a particular
environmental condition or set of conditions2.
Invasive Species: A species that does not naturally occur in a specific area and whose
introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human
healthl.
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Is an effective and environmentally sensitive
approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM
programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their
interaction with the environment. This information, in combination with available pest
control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with
the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environmene.
Low-impact outdoor recreation: 1) concentrating use and impact in popular places, (2)
dispersing use and impact in pristine places, (3) avoiding places that are lightly impacted,
(4) minimizing noise and visual intrusion, (5) packing out all items, (6) properly disposing
of items that can't be carried out of the wilderness, and () leaving visited areas in original or
better conditions.
Nature Tourism: Tourism based on visitation of natural areas. Nature tourism is closely
related to ecotourism but does not necessarily involve conservation or sustainability4.
Sustainable Nature Tourism: Is very close to ecotourism but does not meet all the criteria
of true ecotourism4.
Uneven-aged stand: A stand of trees that contains 3 or more distinct age (size) classes and
generally no reference is made to tree ages. It originates from numerous disturbances and
seed crops scattered over an indeterminate length of time3.
Wildlife: All vertebrate terrestrial species (mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians).
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Appendix 3- Footnotes and Bibliography
Footnotes
1. Presidential Executive Order 13112
2. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Ecology, 208
3. Fundamentals of Uneven.-Aged Management in Southern Pines, 4
4. Ecotourism Development, A Manuel for Conservation Planners and Managers, 15, 18
5. Seven Principles of low-impact wilderness recreation,
6. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pesticides: Topical and Chemical Fact Sheets
7. The American HeritageO Science Dictionary, Copyright ® 2002. Published by Houghton Mifflin
8. Recovery Plan for the red-cockaded woodpecker, 2003, US Fish and Wildlife Service
9 Environmental Factors Affecting Productivity of Brown-headed Nuthatches, 1972
10 Recovery Plan for the red-cockaded woodpecker, 2003, US Fish and Wildlife Service, 102
11 An old-growth definition for red river bottom forests in the Eastern United States, 7
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Farrar, R.M. 1996. Fundamentals of Uneven-aged Management in Southern Pine. Moser, W. K.,
Brennan, L. A., editors. Tall Timbers Research Station Miscellaneous Publication No. 9.
Tallahassee, FL. 68 pp.
Lloyd, J.D and G.L. Slater. 2007. Environmental Factors Affecting Productivity of Brown-headed
Nuthatches. Journal of Wildlife Mangement 71: 1968-1975.
Proceedings of the Tall Timbers Fire Ecology Conference, No. 18, The Longleaf Pine
Ecosystem: ecology, restoration and management, edited by Sharon M. Hermann, Tall
Timbers Research Station, Tallahassee, FL, 1993.
Shafale, M. P., and Weakley A. S. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North
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Shear, Ted; Young, Mike; Kellison, Robert. 1997. An old-growth definition for red river
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