20211480 Ver 1_WRC Comments_20211207

Strickland, Bev
From: Munzer, Olivia
Sent: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 6:56 AM
To: Zan Price
Cc: Homewood, Sue
Subject: RE: [External] Re: Buffalo Creek Tesh Rd project
Attachments: NC Native Plant Alternatives_October2018.pdf; NC Pollinator Toolkit - April 2019.pdf
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Good morning Zan,
I emailed my co-worker who works a lot with native species. Here is some information for you regarding planting and
height. Also, the book she has a link to has some good information on the grasses. I also have attached a newer list of
natives we recommend as a replacement for specific non -natives, and a pollinator guide that discusses site prep, etc.
I don't think there are any native warm -season grasses (NWSG) that would be considered 'quick -growing' but mixing in
an annual ground cover, such as a grain, will allow the soil to be stabilized while giving the NWSG time to root. Craig
Harper has a few different books that give good detail about NWSG establishment — here's one that's online:
https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/PB1752.pdf
Here's an excerpt:
"... Tall mixtures are dominated by big bluestem, Indiangrass and/or switchgrass, which normally range in height
between 4-8 feet depending upon variety, soil moisture and available nutrients. Short mixtures are dominated by little
bluestem, broomsedge (which is usually not planted, but occurs naturally) and/or sideoats grama. These normally range
in height between 2-4 feet. Other short NWSG that might occur naturally include splitbeard bluestem, purpletop,
several low panicgrasses and povertygrasses."
Olivia Munzer
Western Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
From: Zan Price <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, December 6, 2021 2:41 PM
To: Munzer, Olivia <[e-mail]>
Cc: Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [External] Re: Buffalo Creek Tesh Rd project
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Would you mind providing a list of native grasses that WRC would support in the piedmont and mountain regions? I
have a good handle on the native riparian seed mixes. I would be interested in learning what permanent native grasses
can be used to stabilize upland areas such as access paths, stockpile areas, and fields. Ideally, something that will
germinate quickly enough to stabilize the soil and satisfy ground cover requirements for DEMLR.
Thank you!
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On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 11:31 AM Munzer, Olivia <[e-mail]> wrote:
The attached document is rather old and we haven't updated it yet. However, we have been steering people away from
fescue. For temporary seeding, we recommend rye/browntop and clover. For long term, we recommend native
grasses. Since it is on private land, we cannot require the landowner to plant native grasses on the upland field.
Olivia Munzer
Western Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
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Sent: Friday, December 3, 2021 7:47 AM
To: Munzer, Olivia <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: [External] Re: Buffalo Creek Tesh Rd project
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Thanks all for the recommendations. The fescue was only planned for the upland field locations and access areas to
match the existing grass per the property owner. We have a native riparian mix for the streambank areas. If the fescue
is not acceptable, would the attached seed specs from WRC be allowable in the upland areas?
Thanks.
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Zan Price, PE
Jennings Environmental PLLC
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On Fri, Dec 3, 2021 at 7:18 AM Munzer, Olivia <[e-mail]> wrote:
Hi Zan and Sue,
I looked at the planting plans and here are my suggestions. We don't recommend fescue but rather something native
or a clover. Some of the short native grasses are little bluestem, tall redtop (Tridens flavus), beaked panicgrass, or
Indiangrass may serve your purpose. I also suggest adding a few more flowering herbaceous species, such as sensitive
pea, goldenrod, beggartick, or aster. I have attached a species list, but make sure they are found in that county please
(https://authl.dpr.ncparks.gov/flora/species account.php). You can reach out to me if you have questions. Thanks.
Olivia Munzer
Western Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
From: Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2021 3:35 PM
To: Munzer, Olivia <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [External] Re: Buffalo Creek Tesh Rd project
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Sue Homewood
Division of Water Resources, Winston Salem Regional Office
Department of Environmental Quality
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Winston Salem NC 27105
From: Zan Price <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2021 3:20 PM
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See Sheet 6.1 of the attached drawing. Let me know if you need any additional information.
I got to see Andrew Moore today which was a treat. Luckily it was a pre -con meeting and I wasn't in trouble :-)
Enjoy your holidays.
Zan Price, PE
Jennings Environmental PLLC
828-712-9194
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