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DRAFT BUFFER RESTORATION PLAN A"oSj'?R
CRAVEN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
EEP CONTRACT NO. 002283 '
Prepared for:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
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Prepared by:
Restoration Systems, L.L.C.
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
April 2010
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Restoration Systems, L.L.C. has contracted with EEP (FDP contract #002283) through
the full Delivery Process (RFP #16-001383) to provide 28 Riparian Buffer Mitigation
Units through the completion of the Vicki's Thicket Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site
(Site) located approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Dover in Craven County. The Site
encompasses approximately 31.35-acres of land (hereafter referred to as the "Site"),
which has been ditched and cleared for row crop production. Approximately 2.77 acres
exist outside of the 200 foot buffer area or are included in the surface area of the water
in the ditches. The Site includes 28.58 acres of land suitable to provide riparian buffer
mitigation units as defined in RFP #16-001383 and Contract no. 002283. A Deed of
Conservation Easement and Survey of the Site were recorded with the Craven County
Register of Deeds on March 18, 2010.
The Site is situated along unnamed tributaries to Core Creek, a major tributary to the
Neuse River. The Site is located within North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ) sub-basin 03-04-08 of the Neuse River Basin and is encompassed within
USGS 14-digit Hydrologic Unit and Targeted Local Watershed 03020202080010. Site
streams drain to Core Creek (Stream Index Number 27-90). Core Creek has a best
usage designation of C, Sw, NSW and sections are listed as impaired. Sections of Core
Creek to which the Site drains are listed on the draft 2008 303(d) list for impaired
biological integrity and low dissolved oxygen. Impairment results from agricultural crop
production.
The surrounding landscape is characterized primarily by agricultural land and silviculture
stands. Agricultural land is farmed extensively where soils provide adequate drainage.
Agricultural and silviculture fields are fairly contiguous in areas where drainage systems
have been implemented Site land use is characterized by agricultural row-crop
production. Row crops identified during field investigations include soybeans. Ditches
vary from 2 to 4 feet in depth and exhibited flow during Site visits.
Site tributaries drain an approximately 0.36-square mile watershed at the Site outfall.
Site tributaries are first- and second-order streams that have been altered by ditching,
removal of riparian vegetation, and earthwork associated with agricultural practices.
This Draft Restoration Plan defines specific goals and objectives associated with the
restoration of native forest on former agricultural fields located within the Site
boundaries. The primary goals of this buffer restoration plan include 1) enhancement of
water quality functions (reduce nonpoint source sedimentation and nutrient inputs), 2)
restoration of natural vegetation buffers along onsite ditches, and 3) creation of wildlife
habitat associated with a riparian corridor. Upon successful completion of this
restoration plan, the Site will be monitored to ensure successful vegetation density of
320 stems per acre for a period of five years.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................1
2.0 PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES .....................................................................1
3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS .............................................. ...........................................2
3.1 PHYSIOGRAPHY, TOPOGRAPHY, AND LAND USE ........................................... 2
3.2 WATER QUALITY .................................................. ........................................... 2
3.3 SOILS .................................................................... ........................................... 3
4.0 RESTORATION PLAN ................................................. ........................................... 3
4.1 VEGETATIVE PLAN ............................................... ........................................... 3
4.2 GRADING PLAN ............................................... ............................................4
4.3 FERTILIZATION PLAN ....................................... ........................................4
4.4 PROJECT PHASING ......................................... .......................................
4.5 MONITORING AND SUCCESS CRITERIA ............. .......................................5
5.0 REFERENCES .............................................................................................6
Table 1 NRCS Soils Mapped within the Site ........................................................3
Table 2 Vegetative Plan .................................................................................4
Appendix A Figures
Figure 1 Site Location .................................................................................... Appendix A
Figure 2 Watershed Location ......................................................................... Appendix A
Figure 3 NRCS Soils Map .............................................................................. Appendix A
Figure 4 Existing Conditions ........................................................................... Appendix A
Figure 5 Recorded Survey ............................................................................. Appendix A
Appendix B EEP Floodplain Requirements Checklist
VICKI'S THICKET RIPARIAN BUFFER MITIGATION SITE
DRAFT BUFFER RESTORATION PLAN
CRAVEN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This detailed restoration plan describes the Vicki's Thicket Riparian Buffer Mitigation
Site (Site) and is designed specifically to assist in fulfilling North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) restoration goals. The Site is located approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Dover,
in Craven County (Figure 1, Appendix A). This portion of Craven County is located
centrally within Neuse River Basin 8-digit Cataloging Unit 03020202 (Figure 2, Appendix
A).
The following objectives are proposed to provide buffer mitigation credit requested under
this solicitation:
• Protect the Site in perpetuity with a conservation easement.
• Revegetate the Site.
• Monitor the Site successfully for 5 years
This document provides a buffer restoration plan summarizing activities proposed within
the Site. The Site encompasses 31.35 acres of land utilized for timber and agricultural
row crop production, but only 28.58 acres are proposed for the generation of Riparian
Buffer Mitigation Units. The plan includes 1) project goals and objectives, 2)
descriptions of existing conditions, 3) restoration plans, and 4) vegetation monitoring
plans.
2.0 PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The following project is proposed to provide 28 Buffer Mitigation Units, as calculated in
accordance with the requirements stipulated in EEP Request for Proposal #16-001383.
The primary goals of this buffer restoration project focus on improving water quality,
enhancing flood attenuation, and restoring aquatic and riparian habitat and will be
accomplished by the following.
1. Removing nonpoint sources of pollution associated with agricultural production
including a) cessation of broadcasting fertilizer, pesticides, and other agricultural
materials into and adjacent to Site streams, ditches, or other open waterways
and b) providing a vegetative buffer adjacent to streams and waterways to treat
surface runoff which may be laden with sediment and/or agricultural pollutants.
2. Reducing sedimentation within on-site and downstream receiving waters by a)
increasing retention time for surface waters entering and leaving the Site, b)
reducing bank erosion associated with vegetation maintenance and agricultural
plowing to Site ditches, and c) planting a forested vegetative buffer adjacent to
Site streams.
3. Promoting floodwater attenuation by ripping soils and revegetating Site
floodplains, increasing frictional resistance on lateral surface flow across the Site.
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4. Providing terrestrial wildlife habitat including a natural forested corridor in an area
that is currently cleared of natural vegetation and highly dissected by agricultural
practices.
3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS
3.1 PHYSIOGRAPHY, TOPOGRAPHY, AND LAND USE
The Site is located in the Carolina Flatwoods and Mid-Atlantic Floodplains/Low Terrace
ecoregion of North Carolina within United States Geological Survey (USGS) Cataloging
Unit 03020202080010 of the Neuse River Basin (North Carolina Division of Water
Quality [NCDWQ] sub-basin number 03-04-08). Regional physiography is characterized
by flat plains on lightly dissected marine terraces, major river floodplains and associated
terraces, swamps, Carolina bays, oxbow lakes, ponds, and low gradient streams with
sand and silt substrates. On-site elevations are relatively flat, averaging approximately
16 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) across the Site (USGS Dover, North
Carolina 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle).
The Site provides water quality functions to a 0.36-square mile watershed at the Site
outfall. The watershed is characterized by agriculture and silviculture land. Agriculture
land is primarily characterized by agriculture fields utilized for row crop production, which
is farmed extensively where soils provide adequate drainage. Impervious surfaces
account for less that 2 percent of the upstream drainage area. The Site is entirely
dominated by agricultural land with no impervious surfaces.
3.2 WATER QUALITY
The Site is located within NCDWQ subbasin 03-04-08 of the Neuse River Basin and is
encompassed within USGS 14-digit Hydrologic Unit and Targeted Local Watershed
03020202080010. Site streams drain to Core Creek (Stream Index Number 27-90).
Core Creek has a best usage designation of C, Sw, NSW (NCDWQ 2008b) and
downstream sections are listed as impaired. Streams with a best usage designation of
C are suitable for aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary
recreation, and agriculture. Secondary recreation includes wading, boating, and other
uses not involving human body contact with waters on an organized or frequent basis.
The supplemental classification Sw (Swamp Waters) is intended for waters which have
low velocities and other natural characteristics which are different from adjacent
streams. The supplemental classification of NSW (Nutrient Sensitive Waters) is
intended for waters needing additional nutrient management due to their being subject to
excessive growth of microscopic or macroscopic vegetation.
According to the NCDWQ June 2008 Draft Neuse River Basinwide Water Quality Plan, a
stressor study completed on Core Creek found high levels of nutrients and identified
pesticides and organics in the sediment, likely due to runoff from the many agricultural
fields in the area. These pesticides were related to fish kills in the Core Creek area on
April 23, 2003 and May 3, 2003. The numerous agricultural fields located in the
watershed contribute to significant sedimentation of Core Creek due to nonpoint source
runoff after rainfall events. Additionally, nutrient inputs from farmland and a few animal
operations probably contribute to nutrient enrichment and subsequent biological impacts
or impairment. NCDWQ recommends continued implementation of agricultural BMPs in
this watershed to continue the effort in reducing sedimentation and nutrient loading to
the Neuse River Estuary. The proposed project is supportive of the reduction in
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sediment and nutrients, which will serve to address existing deficiencies with the
watershed, and will assist NCEEP in meeting goals with the Targeted Local Watershed
03020202080010.
3.3 SOILS
Soils that occur within the Project, according to the Soil Survey of Craven County, North
Carolina (NRCS 1989) are depicted in Figure 5 (Appendix A) and described in Table 1.
Table 1. NRCS Soils Mapped within the Site
Soil Series Family Description
This series consists of poorly drained, moderately permeable soils on
Rains Typic
flats, Carolina bays and interstream divides. Depth to seasonal high
Paleaquults
water table occurs at 0.5 to 1.5 feet
This series consists of somewhat poorly drained, moderately
Lynchburg Aeric permeable soils on marine terraces and flats. Depth to the seasonal
Paleaquults
high water table occurs at 0.5 to 1.5 feet.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This series consists of moderately well-drained, moderately permeable
Aquic
Goldsboro soils of marine terraces and uplands. Depth to the seasonal high
Paleudults
water table occurs at 1.5 to 2.5 feet
4.0 RESTORATION PLAN
The primary goals of this buffer restoration project include 1) enhancement of water
quality functions (reduce nonpoint source sedimentation and nutrient inputs), 2)
restoration of natural vegetation buffers along onsite ditches, 3) creation of wildlife
habitat associated with a riparian corridor.
Restoration of forest and stream-side habitat allows for development and expansion of
characteristic species across the landscape. Ecotonal changes between community
types contribute to diversity and provide secondary benefits, such as enhanced feeding
and nesting opportunities for mammals, birds, amphibians, and other wildlife.
4.1 VEGETATION PLAN
Onsite observations and community descriptions from Classification of the Natural
Communities of North Carolina (Schafale and Weakley 1990) were used to develop the
primary plant community associations that will be promoted during community
restoration efforts. Areas will be planted with species characteristic of the Coastal Plain
Bottomland Hardwood Forest (Table 2).
Bare-root seedlings of tree and shrub species may be planted within the Site at a density
of approximately 1000 stems per acre. Planting will be performed between December 1
and March 15 to allow plants to stabilize during the dormant period and set root during
the spring season. A total of 30,000 diagnostic tree and shrub seedlings will be planted
in support of Site buffer restoration (Table 2).
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Table 2. Vegetation Plan
Plant Common Name Species Name Number Planted (% of Total)
American elm Ulmus Americana 4,500 (15)
Black Gum Nyssa sylvatica 1,500(5)
Elderberry Sambucus Canadensis 1,500(5)
Loblolly pine Pinus taeda 4,500 (15)
Northern red oak Quercus rubra 3000 (10)
River Birch Betula nigra 1,500(5)
Sugarberry Celtis laevigata 1,500(5)
Swamp chestnut oak Quercus michauxii 4,500 (15)
Sycamore Plantanus occidentalis 3,000 (10)
Willow oak Quercus phellos 4,500 (15)
TOTAL 30,000
Final distribution and densities will be reported in the detailed mitigation plan.
4.2 GRADING PLAN
Existing ditches are very stable conveyances except for minor areas of bank erosion.
Prior to planting, soils will be ripped with linear bands perpendicular to the direction of
surface water flows. The established micro-topography on leveled surfaces will promote
diffuse flow and surface water storage. In addition, subsurface hardpans may be
eliminated to promote vegetation growth/survival and to increase groundwater recharge
rates. All vegetative buffers will be a minimum of 50 feet in width.
4.3 FERTILIZATION PLAN
No fertilization activities are proposed for the Site. The application of fertilizers may
compound water quality degradation within onsite and downstream receiving waters.
4.4 PROJECT PHASING
A tentative phasing schedule for the proposed project is presented below:
Weeks from
Task Description Contract Execution
Task 1 Environmental Screening (CE Document) 5
Task 2 Conservation Easement Recorded 36
Task 3 Develop Approved Restoration Plan 37
Task 4 Mitigation Site Earthwork 35*
Task 5 Site Planting 35*
Install Monitoring Equipment 70*
Task 6 Prepare Mitigation Plan and As Built Plans 70*
Task 7 Submit Year 1 Monitoring Report Dec. after implementation
Task 8 Submit Year 2 Monitoring Report Dec. - 2 yrs after implementation
Task 9 Submit Year 3 Monitoring Report Dec. - 3 yrs after implementation
Task 10 Submit Year 4 Monitoring Report Dec. - 4 yrs after implementation
Task 11 Submit Year 5 Monitoring Report Dec. - 5 yrs after implementation
* Time frame is dependent upon seasonal conditions at completion of Site implementation.
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4.5 MONITORING AND SUCCESS CRITERIA
The Monitoring Plan ensures vegetation growth and survival. Monitoring of restoration
efforts will be performed for 5 years or until success criteria are fulfilled.
Vegetation monitoring will follow the 2006 CVS-EEP Vegetation Monitoring Protocol set
forth by EEP (Lee et al. 2006). After planting has been completed, an initial evaluation
will be performed to verify planting methods and to determine initial species composition
and density. Supplemental planting and additional Site modifications will be
implemented, if necessary.
During quantitative vegetation sampling between June 1 and September 31 of the first
year, 10-meter by 10-meter square sample plots will be randomly placed within the Site.
In each sample plot, vegetation sampling will follow Level 1-2 CVS-EEP plot sampling
methods (Lee et al. 2006).
Vegetation Success Criteria
Success criteria have been established to verify that the vegetation component supports
community elements necessary for forest development. Success criteria are dependent
upon the density and growth of characteristic forest species. An average density of 320
stems per acre must be surviving after five monitoring years.
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5.0 REFERENCES
Lee, M.T., R.K. Peet, S.D. Roberts, and T.R. Wentworth. 2006. CVS-EEP Protocol for
Recording Vegetation. Version 4.0. North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, Ecosystem Enhancement Program. Raleigh, North
Carolina.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ). 2007a. Final North Carolina Water
Quality Assessment and Impaired Waters List (2006 Integrated 305(b) and
303(d)Report)(online).Available: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdl/documents/303d_Report.pdf
[November 10, 2008]. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Raleigh, North Carolina.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ). 2007b. Redbook, Surface Waters
and Wetlands Standards. North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality. Raleigh, North Carolina.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ). 2008a. Draft North Carolina Water
Quality Assessment and Impaired Waters List (2008 Integrated 305(b) and
303(d) Report). Public Review (online). Available:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdI/documents/B.Draft2008303dList.pdf. [November 10, 2008].
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Raleigh,
North Carolina.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ). 2008b. Draft Basinwide Planning
Program: Neuse River Basinwide Water Quality Plan - June 2008. North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Raleigh, North
Carolina.
Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of
North Carolina: Third Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program,
Division of Parks and Recreation, N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and
Natural Resources. Raleigh, North Carolina.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 1989. Soil Survey of Craven County,
North Carolina. Natural Resources Conservation Service
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Appendix A
Figures
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Overview Map H
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Appendix B
EEP Floodplain Requirements Checklist
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EEP Floodplain Requirements Checklist
This form was developed by the National Flood Insurance program, NC Floodplain
Mapping program and Ecosystem Enhancement Program to be filled for all EEP projects.
The form is intended to summarize the floodplain requirements during the design phase
of the projects. The form should be submitted to the Local Floodplain Administrator
with three copies submitted to NF1P (attn. Edward Curtis), NC Floodplain Mapping Unit
(attn. John Gerber) and NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program.
Project Location
Name of project: Vicki's Thicket Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site
Name if stream or feature: Unnamed tributaries to Core Creek
County: Craven
Name of river basin: Neuse 03020202080010
Is project urban or rural? rural
Name of Jurisdictional
municipality/county: Craven County
DFIRM panel number for
entire site: 4582
Consultant name: Barrett Jenkins
Phone number: 919-334-9118
Address: 1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Design Information
Restoration Systems, L.L.C. has contracted with EEP (FDP contract #002283) through the full
Delivery Process (RFP #16-001383) to provide 28 Riparian Buffer Mitigation Units through the
completion of the Vicki's Thicket Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site (Site) located approximately
3.5 miles southeast of Dover in Craven County. The Site encompasses approximately 31.35-
acres of land (hereafter referred to as the "Site"), which has been ditched and cleared for row crop
production. The Site is situated along unnamed tributaries to Core Creek, a major tributary to the
Neuse River. The Site is located within DWQ sub-basin 03-04-08 of the Neuse River Basin and
is encompassed within USGS 14-digit Hydrologic Unit and Targeted Local Watershed
03020202080010. The primary goals of this buffer restoration project focus on improving water
quality, enhancing flood attenuation, and restoring aquatic and riparian habitat. Restoration
activities include recording of a permanent conservation easement and reforestation of Site.
There are no stream or wetland restoration components to the project, only buffer restoration.
Floodplain Information
Is project located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)?
C Yes CF, No
If project is located in a SFHA, check how it was determined:
M Redelineation
Ej Detailed Study
C Limited Detail Study
C Approximate Study
r Don't know
List flood zone designation:
Check if applies:
1.= AE Zone
0 Floodway
C° Non Encroachment
rv None
F A Zone
f' Local Setbacks Required
C No Local Setbacks Required
If local setbacks are required, list how many feet:
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Does proposed channel boundary encroach outside floodway/non-
encroachment/setbacks?
0 Yes G No
Land Acquisition (Check)
State owned (fee simple)
G Conservation easment (Design Bid Build)
7 Conservation Easement (Full Delivery Project)
Note: if the project property is state-owned, then all requirements should be addressed to
the Department of Administration, State Construction Office (attn: Herbert Neily,
(919)807-4101
Is community/county participating in the NFIP program?
R+ Yes r., No
Note: if community is not participating, then all requirements should be addressed to
NFIP attn: Edward Curtis, (919) 715-8000 x369
Name of Local Floodplain Administrator: Chad Strawn
Phone Number: 252 636 6618
Floodplain Requirements
This section to be filled by designer/applicant following verification with the LFPA
lri No Action
C No Rise
U Letter of Map Revision
Conditional Letter of Map Revision
f7 Other Requirements
List other requirements:
Comments:
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