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The proposed bank parcel was most recently in soybean production. Following the harvest
during winter of 2012, soybean stubble remained in portions of the parcel. In other portions of
the parcel, crop failure occurred and annual herbaceous vegetation residue and bare pans
existed. GES initially considered undertaking site preparation to facilitate planting and seedling
establishment, however, this work was later deemed unnecessary and no site preparation work is
required or will be undertaken. Although no site preparation work was undertaken, GES was
advised that if the land disturbance does not exceed one acre in total it is thus permissible as
per communication with staff from the NC DENR, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land
Resources (Thad Valentine, NC DENR- DEMLR, February 13, 2013).
Bareroot seedlings of character trees (Table 3), live stakes of locally obtained woody species
and containerized plants were planted in March 2013 within the proposed conservation
easement area (Figures 5a & 5b). "Character Trees" are defined as planted or volunteer species
identified from a survey of local vegetation on less degraded sections of the specified stream
and from reference literature that details native species. Bareroot seedlings were purchased
from Claridge Nursery (NC DFR) in Goldsboro, NC and live stakes were obtained adjacent to the
site. Mowing and other vegetation management practices may be implemented during the
initial years of tree establishment on the site to prevent the establishment of invasive species
that will attempt to out - compete the planted native vegetation.
Table 3. Species List for Planting Plan
Scientific Name Common Name Description # Plants
Seedlings Planted /Acre 500
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