20210299 Ver 1_Macon County - B236 - Natural Hertiage Program_20210614

NCNHDE-14800
June 2, 2021
David McHenry
NCDOT, Division 14
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
RE: Macon 236; MAcon 236
Dear David McHenry:
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, and/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. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally-listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one-mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published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, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund
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
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Macon 236
Project No. MAcon 236
June 2, 2021
NCNHDE-14800
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Freshwater Fish 2262 Clinostomus sp. 1 Smoky Dace 2019-10-29 B 3-Medium ---Special
Concern
G5T3Q S2
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
LTN/Little Tennessee River (Lower) Aquatic Habitat R1 (Exceptional)C1 (Exceptional)
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area*
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Nantahala National Forest - Nantahala Ranger
District
US Forest Service Federal
*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 https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on June 2, 2021; source: NCNHP, Q1 April 2021. 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 236
Project No. MAcon 236
June 2, 2021
NCNHDE-14800
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Bird 36637 Vermivora chrysoptera Golden-winged
Warbler
2017-05-18 E 2-High ---Special
Concern
G4 S2S3B
Dragonfly or
Damselfly
33445 Calopteryx amata Superb Jewelwing 2004-Pre H?5-Very
Low
---Significantly
Rare
G5 S1S2
Freshwater Fish 2262 Clinostomus sp. 1 Smoky Dace 2019-10-29 B 3-Medium ---Special
Concern
G5T3Q S2
Mammal 32884 Myotis septentrionalis Northern Long-eared
Bat
2011-07-29 E 2-High Threatened Threatened G1G2 S2
Mammal 36186 Perimyotis subflavus Tricolored Bat 2006-07-21 E 3-Medium ---Significantly
Rare
G2G3 S3
Mammal 40602 Perimyotis subflavus Tricolored Bat 2020-02-26 E 2-High ---Significantly
Rare
G2G3 S3
Natural
Community
29224 Acidic Cove Forest
(Typic Subtype)
---2009-09-28 C 2-High ------G5 S4
Natural
Community
28921 Chestnut Oak Forest
(Dry Heath Subtype)
---2009-09-28 B 3-Medium ------G5 S5
Natural
Community
30311 Chestnut Oak Forest
(Herb Subtype)
---2009-09-28 B 3-Medium ------G4G5 S4
Natural
Community
29013 Montane Oak--Hickory
Forest (Acidic
Subtype)
---2010 B 2-High ------G4G5 S4S5
Natural
Community
30130 Montane Oak--Hickory
Forest (Basic Subtype)
---2010 B 2-High ------G3 S3
Natural
Community
29060 Pine--Oak/Heath
(Typic Subtype)
---2009-09-28 C?2-High ------G3 S3
Vascular Plant 9551 Gentianopsis crinita Fringed Gentian 1968-Pre H 5-Very
Low
---Threatened G5 S1
Vascular Plant 23934 Hackelia virginiana Virginia Stickseed 1968-Pre H 5-Very
Low
---Significantly
Rare
Peripheral
G5 S2
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Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Vascular Plant 2322 Isotria medeoloides Small Whorled
Pogonia
1998 F 3-Medium Threatened Threatened G2G3 S1
Vascular Plant 10045 Isotria medeoloides Small Whorled
Pogonia
1994 X?3-Medium Threatened Threatened G2G3 S1
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
Wayah Bald and Wine Spring Bald R1 (Exceptional)C1 (Exceptional)
Burningtown Bald/Cliff Ridge R2 (Very High)C2 (Very High)
LTN/Little Tennessee River (Lower) Aquatic Habitat R1 (Exceptional)C1 (Exceptional)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Nantahala National Forest - Nantahala Ranger
District
US Forest Service Federal
Wildes Cove Registered Heritage Area US Forest Service Federal
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on June 2, 2021; source: NCNHP, Q1 April 2021. 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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