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TAR RIVER HEADWATERS RIPARIAN BUFFER AND NUTRIENT OFFSET MITIGATION BANK
Bank Parcel Development Package
Prepared by Mogensen Mitigation, Inc.
July, 2013
Table of Contents
1.0
Project Location and Description ............................................................. ..............................2
2.0
Project Area- Existing Conditions ............................................................ ..............................4
2.1
Geologic & Soil Characteristics ........................................................... ..............................4
2.2
Vegetative Communities ...................................................................... ..............................5
2.3
Threatened and Endangered Species .................................................. ..............................5
2.4
Cultural Resources .............................................................................. ..............................5
2.5
Environmental Issues .......................................................................... ..............................6
2.6
FEMA Floodplain / Floodway Mapping ............................................. ..............................6
3.0
Proposed Riparian Buffer Restoration ...................................................... ..............................6
4.0
Proposed Nutrient Offset Restoration .................................. ..............................7
5.0
Success Criteria ............................................................ ..............................7
6.0
Monitoring and Maintenance Plan ........................................................... ..............................7
7.0
Financial Assurance .................................................................................. ..............................8
8.0
Buffer & Nutrient Offset Mitigation Potential ......................................... ..............................8
9.0
Nutrient Mitigation Potential .........................,................... ..............................8
10.0
References ................................................................................................ ..............................9
Tables
Table 1: Mapped Soils within the Site ............................................................. ..............................3
Table2: Plant List ............................................................................................ ..............................6
Table 3: Mitigation Credit Summary ............................................................... ..............................7
Appendix A: Site Maps
Figure 1: Vicinity Map
Figure 2: Overall Proposed Buffer & Nutrient Offset Restoration Areas
Figure 3: Geographic Service Area
Figure 4: USGS Site Map
Figure 5: Soil Survey Map
FiM 6: Boundary Survey
Appendix B: Site Photographs
Appendix C: Planting Plan
Appendix D: Credit Generation Maps
Appendix E: Construction Notes
Appendix F: DWO Buffer Determination Letter
JUL 2 6 2013

1.0 Proiect Location and Description
The Tar River Headwaters Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Mitigation Bank (TRH MB) site
is located in Person County, near Oxford, North Carolina, within the Piedmont Physiographic
Province. It lies within the NCEEP targeted 14 -digit HUC 03020101010010 of the Tar- Pamlico
River Basin and lies within a 228 -acre parcel owned by Roy and Joyce Huff (Figure 1). This is
the Bank Parcel Development Package (BPDP) and Final Design Plan. TRH MB site
encompasses nearly 3,800 linear feet of existing stream channel headwater tributaries to the Tar
River and associated flood plain. The property is located at (N 36.391302, W - 78.817128). The
tributaries are enclosed by a "brown polygon" on the attached US Geological Survey (USGS)
Triple Springs 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Map (Figure 2), and are denoted as a "blue line" on the
USGS Quad and the Soil Survey of Person County Map (Figure 3), (Sink, 1995). The
landowners have agreed to allow the restoration and to place the land under a conservation
easement so that the site will be protected in perpetuity. Cattle and other livestock will be
excluded from the TRH MB site by means of proper fencing, A detailed boundary survey has
been prepared (Appendix A, Figure 6) delineating the area to be protected under the conservation
easement. Prior to debiting the easement will be recorded in the Person County Clerk's office.
This site will be established under the terms and conditions of the Mogensen Mitigation, Inc.
(MMI) Tar River Headwaters Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Umbrella Mitigation Banking
Instrument (UMBI) made and entered into by MMI, acting as the Bank Sponsor (Sponsor), and
the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Division of Water
Quality (DWQ). This document was signed on April, 09, 2013.
The Sponsor proposes to restore approximately 7.5 acres of riparian buffer credit and 9.26 acres
nutrient offset credit along the degraded headwater tributaries to the Tar River within a 17.7 acre
project area (Appendix A, Figure 6). The project area is currently used for livestock grazing and
contains ditches and channels that convey nutrients, sediment, and other agricultural pollutants
directly into tributaries. Restoration of the riparian buffers will reduce sediment, nutrient, and
other pollutant inputs from the project area, thereby improving the overall water quality of this
headwater tributary and ultimately, to the Tar River. Areas of riverine wetlands will also be
restored and/or created for additional habitat diversity in areas of the old, abandoned channels
but are not a part of this BPDP.
The objective of the restoration plan is to restore the primary riparian functions and services
associated with nutrient removal and transformation, sediment retention, flood -flow attenuation,
and wildlife (both aquatic and terrestrial) habitat. While many of these benefits are limited to the
project area, others, such as pollutant removal and improved terrestrial and aquatic habitat, have
more far- reaching watershed benefits.
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2.0 Project Area- Existing Conditions
2.1 Geologic & Soil Characteristics
The TRH MB Site is situated in the Piedmont Physiographic Province. Elevations at the site
range from approximately 560 feet above mean sea level (MSL) near the upstream property
boundary at the main channel to approximately 550 feet above MSL at the downstream
boundary. Valley slope is estimated at less than one percent and extends downslope from
northeast to southwest across the property.
Chewacla and Wehadkee (hydric) loam soils dominate the channel and floodplain within the
project area. These soils are described as gently or moderately sloping, somewhat poorly to
poorly drained soils that have a loamy surface layer and clayey subsoil. Based on the Soil
Survey of Person County, North Carolina (Sink, 1995), Chewacla loam dominates the floodplain
areas associated with the Tar River Headwaters site (Table 1, Figure 5). Chewacla loam is
classified as a fine - loamy, mixed, thermic Fluvaquentic Dystrochrept. These soils are somewhat
poorly drained soils formed in recent alluvium on nearly level floodplains along streams that
drain from the Mountains and Piedmont physiographic provinces. Slopes range from 0 to 2
percent. Chewacla loam is noted as a Hydric B soil on the Hydric Soils of North Carolina list
(MRCS, 1995). Chewacla soils also have inclusions of Creedmoor coarse sandy loam and small
pockets of Wehadkee loam. Wehadkee loam is classified as a fine - loamy, mixed, nonacid,
thermic Typic Fluvaquent. Wehadkee loam is a Hydric A soil that develops within lower swales
of the floodplain. Slopes are considered nearly level and the soils are poorly drained.
The site is located within the Carolina Slate Belt portion of the Piedmont physiographic region of
North Carolina. Bedrock within the Carolina Slate Belt consists of volcanic argillites, basic and
acid tuffs, breccias, and flows. Volcanic igneous rocks rise above the surrounding slates as high
rolling hills and small mountains (Daniels et. al, 2005).
Table 1. Mapped Soils within the Site
Soil Type
Hydrologic
Soil Group
General Description
Fine - loamy, mixed, thermic Fluvaquentic Dystrochrept.
Somewhat poorly drained soil formed in recent alluvium on
Chewacla Loam
HSG B
nearly level floodplains along streams that drain from the
Mountains and Piedmont physiographic provinces. Slopes rang
from 0 to 2 percent.
Fine - loamy, mixed, nonacid, thermic Typic Fluvaquent. A
Wehadkee Loam
HSG B
hydric soil that develops within lower swales of the floodplain.
Slopes are considered nearly level and the soils are poorly
drained.
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Z2 Vegetative Communities
The vegetation at the site is separated into two major groupings. These groupings are based
primarily on topographical position and current land use. The first grouping is located within the
lower section of the site downstream of the stream crossing immediately adjacent to the stream
banks. A thin (often only one stem) riparian area is dominated by young to mature green ash
(Fraxinus pennsylvanica), box elder (Acer negundo), ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana), willow
oak (Quercus phellos), white oak (Quercus alba), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), tulip
poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), Chinese privet (Ligustrum
sinense), greenbrier (Smilax sp. ), and sawtooth blackberry (Rhubus argutus). This vegetation is
partially managed and consists of far less than 100 trees per acre less than or equal to five inches
dbh. The second grouping is located throughout the project area. This second vegetation
grouping is located on land actively used as pasture for cattle and horses. The upper portion of
the reach and a small tributary are barren of woody vegetation within their riparian areas and
consist primarily of fescue (Festuca sp.) and other grasses and weeds. Sparse stands of red cedar
(Juniperus virginiana) and black willow (Salix nigra) are located immediately upstream of the
stream crossing.
23 Threatened and Endangered Species
According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS), there is only one federally endangered
species, (Alasmidonta heterodon) and nine federal species of concern potentially occurring in
Person County, ( USFWS, 2013). In addition, The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
( NCNHP) identifies another 18 species protected by the State of North Carolina. A review of the
NCNHP database of documented occurrences ( NCNHP, 2012) revealed one occurrence of State
Rare plants within one mile of the project site and one occurrence of a natural community. An
occurrence of Glade wild quinine (Parthenium auriculatum) is present approximately 0.6 mile
northwest of the site. A `Basic Oak - Hickory Forest' exists immediately adjacent to the north of
the site. Habitat for threatened and endangered species does not currently exist on the project
site. The proposed project is not likely to impact any protected species. Investigations will be
conducted for each of these species and their appropriate habitat requirements as part of the TRH
Mitigation Plan. A Section 7 (ESA) clearance will be obtained from the USFWS prior to
restoration activities.
A review of available databases was conducted to determine the proximity of Significant Natural
Heritage areas to the project site. Several Natural Heritage occurrences are located immediately
downstream of the project site in the Tar River. The Tar River downstream of the project site is
listed as a proposed critical habitat area and a significant aquatic habitat (Figure 2). A clearance
letter will be obtained from the NCNHP prior to restoration. Restoration of the site will provide
additional habitat as well as reducing sediment and nutrient loads to the sensitive waters of the
Tar River.
2.4 Cultural Resources
No historic buildings or foundations were seen during initial field investigations. As such, there
are no anticipated impacts to cultural resources as a result of the proposed restoration actions.

MMI will conduct an environmental screening of the site using the Categorical Exclusion Action
Classification Form prior to implementation of this plan. This will prevent adverse impacts to
protected species or cultural resources from the proposed restoration actions. A review of
properties to be determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places at the State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) was conducted for the study area and surrounding areas.
According to the files, there are no National Register properties within a one -mile radius of the
study area. In addition, the SHPO Archaeological Section was contacted in order to determine if
documented archaeological sites occur at or near the study area. No sites were identified within a
one -mile radius of the study area. MMI will obtain a Section 106 clearance letter from the
SHPO prior to implementing the restoration plan.
2.5 Environmental Issues
Preliminary data was obtained from Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR) for the
determination of potential on -site or nearby sources of contamination. According to the EDR
databases, the TRH MB site is not listed in any search records. Additionally, there are no federal
or state records within the required search distances of the TRH MB.
2.6 FEMA Floodplain /Floodway Mapping
These streams are located within a region that is not mapped by FEMA, therefore no data exists.
Therefore, CLOMAR and/or No Rise certification will not be required.
3.0 Proposed Riparian Buffer Restoration
The Sponsor proposes to restore approximately 7.5 acres of riparian buffer along UT #1 and
UT #2. The widths of the riparian buffers are measured from the edge of the ordinary high water
mark (OHWM) outward to the easement boundary. These widths vary depending on resultant
stream locations. Restoration would entail planting riparian buffers with native tree species
found either within a reference riparian buffer or within the Piedmont Mesic Mixed Forest The
Natural Communities of North Carolina; Third Approximation (Shafale and Wheatley, 1990).
The goal would be to "jumpstart" the development of a native bottomland, hardwood climactic
forest. Proposed riparian buffer restoration would be expected to enhance the geomorphic,
hydrologic, and biologic functioning of the tributaries by restoring more natural hydrologic and
sediment transport regimes, reducing temperatures, increasing dissolved oxygen levels,
stabilizing soils, and improving wildlife habitat.
The riparian buffer restoration area will be a Piedmont Alluvial Forest as described in Schafale
and Weakley (1990). Although this type of palustrine floodplain system is typically small in size
it is vulnerable to indirect damage by actions on adjacent lands. Table 2 lists proposed Piedmont
Alluvial Forest trees and shrubs to be planted at the site. The Piedmont Alluvial Forest
community typically has high species diversity in the tree and shrub layers because of the
heterogeneous nature of small floodplains. Hardwood trees will be planted to mimic the natural
communities. Trees and shrubs will be planted across the site, and grasses, sedges, and
herbaceous plants will be concentrated around higher topographic areas. Additionally, non - native
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invasive vegetation will be removed as needed. Appendix C contains detailed planting notes and
graphics. Please make note that this Bank will be constructed in conjunction with an associated
Stream Mitigation Bank that is currently proposed. Therefore, a 100' wide corridor will be used
to generate buffer credits. Areas outside the 100' corridor will be used to generate nutrient offset
credits (Appendix D).
Table 2. Plant List
Common Name
Scientific Name
Wetland Indicator
Trees
River Birch
Betula nigra
FACW
Shagbark Hickory
Carya ovata
FACU
Green Ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
FACW
Tulip Poplar
Driodendron tulipifera
FAC
White Oak
Quercus albs
FACU
Northern Red Oak
Quercus rubra
FACU
American Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
FACW
American Elm
Ulmus americana
FACW
American Hornbeam (ironwood)
Carpinus caroliniana
FAC
The buffer restoration meets the definitions set forth by North Carolina Administrative Code
15A NCAC 2B.0100. The conservation easement boundary will be marked by aluminum poles
and metal conservation easement signs. Additionally, the entire conservation easement will be
protected from livestock using approved fencing. Additional protection of the project area will
not be a concern as the proposed conservation easement lies in the middle of the Huff Farm with
extremely limited access from surrounding neighbors. The property parcel, where the project site
is located, is bounded by a road, agriculture fields, and the forested riparian corridor of the Tar
River Headwaters project site and a forested Natural Heritage Area.
4.0 Nutrient Offset Restoration
The sponsor proposes to restore approximately 9.25 acres of Nutrient Offset zone. Nutrient
offset credits will be available from 50' beyond the OHWM to 200' to the easement boundary.
The first 50' surrounding the stream will generate riparian buffer restoration credits while the
remaining 150' will generate nutrient offset credits. The sponsor will carry a ledger showing
exact deductions in acreage and the type of credit associated with that acre.
5.0 Success Criteria
The Sponsor shall be responsible for assuring the ecological success of the Bank. The success of
the Bank will be measured by performance standards approved by NCDENR -DWQ permits and
the UMBI. The standards define the conditions under which the Bank would be judged
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successful and provide monitoring and maintenance requirements to uncover and correct
deficiencies. The bank will be considered successful if the Sponsor demonstrates to the
NCDENR that the appropriate areas have been restored, established, enhanced, or preserved and
the goals of the Bank have been met. After successful completion of each milestone, the sponsor
shall notify the NCDENR -DWQ in writing and request the next credit release. Upon completion
of construction, the Sponsor will prepare an as-built plan and submit photographs of the
completed project task along with a photo location map. NCDENR -DWQ, will confirm whether
or not the tasks are successfully completed for purposes of releasing credits.
6.0 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan
The Sponsor agrees to perform all necessary work to monitor and maintain the TRH MB. To
demonstrate compliance with the success criteria established in this BPDP and any regulatory
permits the TRH MB will be monitored for a period of (five) 5 years or until all success criteria
are met and credits are sold, whichever is later. The monitoring will begin at the end of the first
full growing season following completion of grading and planting (i.e., if the planting is
completed in spring 2014, the first monitoring event would occur in fall 2014). The Sponsor
shall provide annual monitoring reports to NCDENR -DWQ on the long term success of the Bank
and to identify any problems requiring corrective action by December 31" of each year.
The Bank will be designed to be self - sustaining over time. However, some active management
and maintenance is anticipated to ensure the long -term viability and sustainability of the Bank.
The Sponsor agrees to perform all necessary work to maintain the Bank consistent with the
maintenance criteria established in this BPDP, the permits and the UMBI. The Sponsor shall
continue with such monitoring and maintenance activities until Bank closure. Bank closure is
defined as achieving all success criteria (listed above) and after all credits have been sold. Prior
to Bank closure, an acceptable third -party non -profit land steward (such as NCEEP or an
appropriate Land Conservancy) will be identified and will accept and maintain the conservation
easement area. Deviation from the approved maintenance plan is subject to review and written
approval by NCDENR -DWQ.
7.0 Financial Assurance
Prior to any credit debiting the Sponsor shall provide financial assurances, as acceptable in
consultation with the NCDENR -DWQ, to ensure a high level of confidence that the Bank will be
successfully completed and maintained in perpetuity. Bonding of construction will be based on
100% of total construction costs and bonding of monitoring and maintenance will be based on
100% of the total monitoring and maintenance costs. The details of these financial assurances
will be provided to DWQ as soon as they are available, prior to debiting.
8.0 Buffer Mitigation Potential
The Bank consists of approximately 16.8 acres of riparian buffer and/or nutrient offset
restoration. Table 3 depicts acres of buffer restoration converted to Buffer Mitigation Units
(BMUs). The restoration of Buffer credits associated with the Bank will follow guidelines
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established by the NCDENR -DWQ. The Buffer restoration acreages are calculated from the
OHWM up to 200' away from the Top of bank (TOB) within the conservation easement.
Table 3. Buffer Mitigation Credit Summary
TAR - PAMLICO RIPARIAN BUFFER RESTORATION CREDITS
OFFSET RESTORATION CREDITS
Conservation Area
EXISTING
MITIGATION
MITIGATION
Conservation Area
SIZE acres
RATIO
AMOUNT MUs
Buffer Restoration (UT #2- RI & UT #1
4.5
Restoration
4.5
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9.26
(1:1)
1,703.46
Buffer Restoration (UT #2 — R2 Channel)
3.03
Restoration
3.03
1:1
TOTALS
7.53
7.53
9.0 Nutrient Mitization Potential
Table 4. Nutrient Mitigation Credit Summary
NUTRIENT
OFFSET RESTORATION CREDITS
Conservation Area
Nutrient Offset
Restoration Acres
Nitrogen Credit
2,273.02lbs/ac
Phosphorus Credit
146.4lbs /ac
UT #2 -RI & UT #1
5.34
12,127.52
781.1
UT #2 -R2
3.92
8,902.96
573.42
TOTALS
9.26
21,030.48
1,703.46
The restoration of nutrient offset associated with the Bank will follow guidelines established by
the NCDENR -DWQ. The Nutrient Offset acreages are calculated in square feet from 50'away
from the OHWM to 200 linear feet within the easement boundary (whichever is greater).
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10.0 References
Soil Survey of Person County, North Carolina (Sink, 1995)
Hydric Soils of North Carolina list (NRCS, 1995)
U.S.G.S. Geologic Map (Daniels et. al, 1999)
Threatened and Endangered Species, Online Database (USFWS, 2010)
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Online Database (NCNHP, 2010)
The Natural Communities of North Carolina; Third Approximation (Shafale and Wheatley, 1990)
U.S.G.S. 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, Triple Springs
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Appendix A
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Figure 2.1: Overall Proposed Buffer & Nutrient Offset Restoration Areas Part 1
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Figure 2.2: Overall Proposed Buffer & Nutrient Offset Restoration Areas Part 2
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APPENDIX B
Site Photographs
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Picture 1: Located on UT -1 facing downstream toward the northeast.
Picture 2: Located adjacent to UT2 -R1 facing northeast.
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Picture 3: Located on UT2 -R2 facing upstream toward the northeast.
Picture 4: Located on UT2 -R1 facing downstream toward the southwest.
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APPENDIX C
PLANTING PLAN
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PLANTING ZONE PLANT LIST
Outer Floodplain
- Outer Floodplain
Trees
Scientific Name Common Name
Ca rya tomentosa
Mockernut Hickory
uercus alcata
Southern Red Oak
uercus alba
White Oak
uercus nigra
Water Oak
Pinus echinata
Short Leaf Pine
Liriodendron tuli i era
Tulip Poplar
Ilex o aca
American Holly
Magnolia vir iniana
Sweetbay Magnolia
*Use at least five (5) of the listed species.
Shrubs
Scientific Name Common Name
Cornus orida
Flowering Do wood
Cercis canandensis
Eastem Redbud
Asimina triloba
Paw Paw
Salsa as albidium
Sassafras
Prunus americana
Wild Plum
Viburnum prunifolium
Black Haw Viburnum
Viburnum dentatum
Arrowwood
*Use at least five (5) of the listed species.
Riparian Areas
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Trees
Scientific Name Common Name
Ulmus americana
American Ehn
Platanus occidentalis
Sycamore
uercus michauxii
Swamp Chestnut Oak
uercus alustris
Pin Oak
uercus phellos
Willow Oak
Taxodium distichum
Bald Cyprus
Taxodium ascenders
Pond Cypress
N ssa sylvatica
Black Gum
Pinus serotinalteada
Pon, Lobloll Pine
*Use at least five (5) of the listed species.
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Shrubs
Scientific Name Common Name
Ce halanthus occidentalis
Buttonbush
Alyrica ceri era
Wax Myrtle
Sambucus canadenis
Elderberry
Car inus caroliniana
Ironwood
Cornus amomum
Silky Dogwood
Vaccinium corymbosum
Highb ush Blueberry
Viburnum dentatum
Arrowwood
Lindera benzoin
S icebush
*Use at least five (5) of the listed species.
Depressional Wetlands
Depressional Wetland
Trees
Scientific Name Common Name
Acer rubrum
Red Maple
ylvanica
Froxinuspenns
Green Ash
uercus michauxii
Swwnp White Oak
ercus lyrata
Overcup Oak
Betula nigra
River Birch
N ssa sylvatica
Water Tupelo
*Use at least three (3) of the listed species.
Shrubs
Scientific Name Common Name
Ce halanthus occidentalis
Buttonbush
Cornus amomum
Slilky Dogwood
Alnus serrulata
Tag Alder
Alnus ru osa
Speckled Alder
*Use at least three (3) of the listed species.
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Streamside Areas
Streamside
Trees
Scientific Name Common Name
Salix ni ra
Black Willow
Betula ni ra
River Birch
Acer rubrum
Red Maple
Salix streamco
Streamco Willow
*Use at least three (3) of the listed species.
Shrubs
Scientific Name Common Name
Alnus serrulata
Tag Alder
M rica cerifera
Southern Bayberry
Alnus ru osa
Speckled Alder
Ce halanthus occidentalis
Buttonbush
Cornus amomum
Silky Dog wood
Lindera benzoin
S icebush
Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry
*Use at least five (5) of the listed species.
PLANTING NOTES
1. All plants shall be in conformance with the "American Standard for Nursery Stock." Latest edition,
published by the American Association of Nursery Men, Inc. with regard to sizing and description.
2. All plants shall be nursery grown and hardy under similar climatic conditions. All plants shall be
typical of their species or variety and shall have a normal habit of growth. They shall be sound,
healthy, vigorous, well branched and densely foliated in leaf. They shall be free of disease and
insects. All plants will be inspected by owner or owner's representative prior to installation.
3. Container grown stock shall have been grown in container long enough for the root system to
have developed sufficiently to hold the soil together firm and whole. Loose plants will not be
accepted.
4. The contractor shall not make substitutions without prior approval of the designer or owner. If
specified material is not available in type or size, the contractor shall request a change in writing.
5. All plant material shall be installed as per all plans, details and specifications contained here
within.
6. All planting areas must have adequate topsoil for healthy tree and shrub growth.
7. All containers shall be removed prior to planting and disposed of properly. A minimum of one (1)
gallon container stock shall be used unless otherwise approved by owner.
8. All plant material shall be guaranteed to be alive and in vigorous growing condition upon
installation. Plant material found to be unhealthy, dying or dead will not be accepted. Any plant
material showing 25% or more dieback shall be considered unhealthy or dying and shall be
replaced.
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9. All plants shall be watered in immediately after planting unless the planting hole is already
sufficiently wet.
10. All trees will be randomly planted within each specified zone no closer than 10' spacing on
centers. Small similar groups may be used.
11. All shrubs will be randomly planted within each specified zone no closer than 6' spacing on
centers. Shrubs can be planted in similar small groups and can be no closer than 6' to any tree.
12. Permanent seed mix will be broadcast throughout each planting zone. This will consist of
switchgrass (Panicum vigatum), deer tongue grass (Panicum clandestinum), Black -Eyed Susan
(Rudbeckia hirta), tick seed sunflower (Bidens sp.), riverbank wild rye (Elymus riparius), or other
acceptable native bottomland herbs and grasses, including but not limited to Carex sp., Scirpus
Sp., Cyperus Sp., Eleocharis Sp., Juncus Sp., as well as an acceptable native wildflower mix
such as Aster or Ranunculus.
13. Fencing will be required as noted on plans and will be installed prior to planting or immediately
after, along the Conservation Easement Boundary.
14. All trees and shrubs shall be fertilized using osmocote slow release tabs or granules or
acceptable substitute.
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APPENDIX D
Credit Generation Maps
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Credit Generation Map

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APPENDIX E
Construction Notes
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SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION
1. Several weeks prior to planting, site will be sprayed with Rodeopx or an acceptable substitute to
kill undesirable grass and weeds.
2. Several weeks prior to planting, make all utility verification calls to identify underground utilities.
3. Prepare /improve construction access road from Bunnie Huff Road as needed.
4. Install any erosion control devices and stabilized construction entrance.
5. Rip planting areas with chisel plow or long shank ripper. Furrows to follow contour of land. This
should be done during dry times. Remove all rocks, stumps, and other debris. Rake out planting
areas.
6. Mark out all planting zones with bright colored flagging and stake out fence location (if surveyor
has not done so already).
7. Plant all trees and shrubs in zones shown in this plan. Fertilize with osmocote slow - release
fertilizer or acceptable substitute.
8. Seed all planting zones with seed mix specified in this plan. Seed may be broadcast or
hydroseeded. Seed shall be "raked inn W.
9. Work must be coordinated with stream channel restoration if done concurrently. If this plan is
implemented before stream channel restoration activities, DO NOT plant in areas of existing or
new channel alignment. Only plant in zones labeled Riparian and Buffer.
10. Planting should be done in safe conditions (i.e. do not plant during thunderstorms or high winds).
11. Install secured tree mats (see detail) with four (4) sod staples during or immediately after tree and
shrub plantings.
12. Install all fencing per fencing details.
GENERAL NOTES
1. Survey information and Topographic Base Mapping prepared by Alois Callemyn, PLS.
2. During planting and fencing, the contractor will adhere to all conditions set forth in the following
documents:
a. Tar River Headwaters Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Umbrella Mitigation Banking
Instrument
b. Tar River Headwaters Bank Parcel Development Package
c. Tar River Headwaters Final Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Stream Mitigation Plan
d. All permits provided by owner and /or engineer
3. The contractor is required to submit a detailed planting and fencing schedule to owner upon
award of contract.
4. The contractor must attend a pre - construction meeting for review and approval.
5. The contractor is required to make all calls for location and stake out of utilities prior to
construction. Any damage to utilities will be repaired immediately at contractor's expense.
6. The construction access road will be restored to pre - construction conditions or better.
7. Any impacted areas outside the Limits of Disturbance shall be restored to existing conditions at
contractor's expense.
8. Contractor shall prepare the planting areas, clear all debris and large rocks prior to planting and
fencing the Conservation Easement Boundary.
9. Limit access to planting sites by mechanical equipment to reduce rutting. Any ruts or tire tracks
must be smoothed out before the end of construction and planting. Use perimeter access
corridors whenever possible.
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APPENDIX F
DWQ Buffer Determination Letter
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat Wcroy Thomas A Reeder John E Skvada, III
Governor Acting Director Secretary
June 28, 2013
Rich Mogensen, PWS
Mogensen Mitigation, Inc
P O Box 690429
Charlotte, NC 28227
Subject Surface Water Determination Letter
NBRRO# 13 -145
Person County
Determination Type
Buffer Call
isolated or UP Call
❑ Neuse (15A NCAC 26 0233)
Start®
Stop®
® EphemeraUlntermdtent/Perennial Determination
® Tar - Pamlico (15A NCAC 2B 0259)
❑ Isolated Wetland Determination
❑ Jordan 05A NCAC 28 0267)
Project Name Tar River Headwaters Mitigation Bank
Location/Directions Subject property is a proposed mitigation bank located west of Bunnie
Huff Rd north of Denny Store Rd in Person County
Subject Stream UT to Tar River
Determination Date: June 11, 2013 Staff: Martin Richmond
Feature
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Not Subject
Subject
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Explanation The feature(s) listed above has or have been located on the Sod Survey of Person County, North
Carolina or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic map at a 124,000 scale Each feature that is checked
"Not Subject" has been determined not to be a stream or is not present on the property Features that are checked
"Subject" have been located on the property and possess characteristics that qualify it to be a stream There may dYa1=r
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other streams located on your property that do not show up on the maps referenced above but, still may be
considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers and/or to the Division of Water Quality
This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter Landowners or affected parties that
dispute a determination made by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authonty may request a determination by the
Director An appeal request roust be made within sixty (60) days of date of this letter or from the date the affected
party (including downstream and/or adjacent owners) is notified of this letter A request for a determination by the
Director shall be referred to the Director in writing do Karen Higgins, DWQ WeBSCaPe Unit, 1650 Mad Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699
This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above, you ask for a hearing or appeal within sixty (60)
days
The owner /future owners should notify the Division of Water Quality (including any other Local, State, and Federal
Agencies) of this decision concerning any future correspondences regarding the subject property (stated above) This
project may require a Section 404 /401 Permit for the proposed activity Any inquiries should be directed to the
Diviswu of Water Quality (Central Office) at (919)-807 -6300, and the US Army Corp of Engineers (Raleigh
Regulatory Frew Office) at (919 )-5544884
If you have questions regarding this determination, please feel free to contact Martin Richmond at (919) 791 -4200
cc RRO /SWP File Copy
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