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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Natural Heritage Program
Governor Roy Cooper Secretary Susi El. Hamilton
N CN H D E-5768
April 10, 2018
Ryan Elliott
TGS Engineers
706 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27603
RE: Macon 550181
Dear Ryan Elliott:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP)appreciates the opportunity to provide information
about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. These
results are presented in the attached 'Documented Occurrences'tables and map.
The attached 'Potential Occurrences'table summarizes rare species and natural communities that have been
documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these records suggests that
these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area if suitable habitat exists and is
included for reference. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed area within a one-mile radius of the
project area, if any, are also included in this report.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation planning, project
review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory decisions.
Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the
NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP
data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve (DNP), Registered Heritage Area (RHA), Clean Water Management Trust Fund
(CWMTF)easement, or an occurrence of a Federally-listed species is documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance, please
contact Rodney A. Butler at [e-mail] or 919.707.8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
MAILING ADDRESS. Telephone: [phone] LOCATION:
1651 Mail Service Center www.ncnhp.org 121 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-/1651 Raleigh, NC 27603

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences,Natural Areas,and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Macon 550181
April 10,2018
NCNHDE-5768
No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area
There are no documented element occurrences(of medium to very high accuracy)that intersect with the project area. Please note,however,that although the NCNHP database
does not show records for rare species within the project area,it does not necessarily mean that they are not present;it may simply mean that the area has not been surveyed. The
use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed,particularly if the project area contains suitable habitat for rare species. If rare
species are found,the NCNHP would appreciate receiving this information so that we may update our database.
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area*
Managed Area Na ner Owner Type
Mainspring Conservation Trust Easement Land Trust for the Little Tennessee Private
NOTE;If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area,please contact the landowner directly for additional information.If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve(DNP),Registered Natural
Heritage Area(RHA),or Federally-listed species,NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project.
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/helo.Data query generated on April 10,2018;source:NCNHP,Q1 January 2018.Please resubmit your
information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences,Natural Areas,and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Macon 550181
April 10,2018
NCNHDE-5768
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name st Element Accuracy Federal State Global State
Group servation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
Date Rank
Dragonfly or 33445 Calopteryx amata Superb Jewelwing 2004-Pre H? 5-Very --- Significantly G4 S1 S2
Damselfly Low Rare
Freshwater Fish 2262 Clinostomus sp.1 Smoky Dace 2016-05-23 E 3-Medium Species of Special G5T3Q S2
Concern Concern
Freshwater Fish 24088 Erimonax monachus Spotfin Chub 2015-06-25 E 3-Medium Threatened Threatened G2 S1
Natural 28921 Chestnut Oak Forest(Dry--- 2009-09-28 B 3-Medium --- --- G5 S5
Community Heath Subtype)
Natural 30311 Chestnut Oak Forest --- 2009-09-28 B 3-Medium --- --- G4G5 S4
Community (Herb Subtype)
Natural 28985 Montane Cliff(Acidic --- 2009-09-28 B 2-High --- G3G4 S3
Community Herb Subtype)
Natural 29013 Montane Oak--Hickory --- 2010 B 2-High --- --- G4G5 S4S5
Community Forest(Acidic Subtype)
Natural 30130 Montane Oak--Hickory --- 2010 B 2-High --- --- G3 S3
Community Forest(Basic Subtype)
Natural 29073 Rich Cove Forest --- 2009-09-28 B 2-High --- --- G4 S4
Community (Montane Intermediate
Subtype)
Natural 30222 Rich Cove Forest --- 2009-09-28 B 2-High --- --- G3G4 S3
Community (Montane Rich Subtype)
Vascular Plant 9551 Gentianopsis crinita Fringed Gentian 1968-Pre H 6-Unknow --- Threatened G5 S1
n
Vascular Plant 23934 Hackelia virginiana Virginia Stickseed 1968-Pre H 5-Very --- Significantly G5 S2
Low Rare Peripheral
Vascular Plant 29292 Silene ovate Mountain Catchfly 2009-07-08 C 2-High --- Special G3 S3
Concern
Vulnerable
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
S Representational Rating Collective Rating
Burningtown Bald/Cliff Ridge R2(Very High) C2(Very High)
LTN/Little Tennessee River(Lower)Aquatic Habitat R1 (Exceptional) C1 (Exceptional)
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Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Pro'ect Area
Managed Area N Owner Owner Type
Nantahala National Forest-Nantahala Ranger District US Forest Service Federal
Mainspring Conservation Trust Easement Land Trust for the Little Tennessee Private
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/helo.Data query generated on April 10,2018;source:NCNHP,Q1 January 2018.Please resubmit your
information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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