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Annual Monitoring Report (MY2)
BOSEMAN BUFFER MITIGATION SITE
Edgecombe County, NC
NCDEQ Contract No. 7872
DMS ID No. 100119
DWR Project No. 2019-0800
RFP No. 16-007711
Prepared for:
Mitigation Services
ENVIRQNMENTAI, QUALITY
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
November 2021

ecolerra.
December 28, 2021
Lindsay Crocker
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
SM
Soil, Water, & Environment
Group
Subject: MY2 Annual Report Comments (DMS) — Boseman Buffer Mitigation Site (DMS 4100119) Tar -
Pamlico 03020101; Edgecombe County, NC, Contract No. 7872
Dear Lindsay,
SWE/Eco Terra has addressed comments received by DMS on December 16, 2021 for the MY2 Annual
Report, Boseman Buffer Mitigation Site. Our responses are below in blue:
Clarify the supplemental planting discussion. Page 4 indicates that there was a supplemental plant of
4,500 tress after MY1. The paragraph goes on to explain that another 16,300 trees were
supplementally planted. Please explain if this was a second supplemental plant that occurred during
the same dormant season and include the dates of both plantings. Please also describe tree species
and number of each, and if this was a site -wide planting. If this planting only occurred in a specific
area, show that area on the CCPV. Also clarify if the planted species were part of the original
Mitigation Plan species list.
One supplemental planting occurred during February 2021 after the MY report and addressing
general comments from DWR to ensure species diversity across the site. The second paragraph on
Page 4 has been revised to clarify what occurred as written below:
"After the first full growing season and during the subsequent dormant season (February 2021), five
(5) additional species of trees were distributed evenly across the site selected from the original
proposed species as well as appropriate species found within and transitioning to a Coastal Plain
Small Stream Swamp (blackwater subtype) as proposed in the approved Mitigation Plan. Species
planted include 1,000 cherrybark oak (Quercus pagoda), 1,000 Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii),
1,000 river birch (Betula nigra), 1,000 sycamore (Platanus occidentahs), and 500 persimmon
(Diospyros virginiana). This supplemental planting resulted in increasing the species diversity to
fourteen (14) species total for the project. In addition to the original planting, approximately 16,300
trees (1,093 stems/ac) have been planted across the Site to date."
2. Table 1. Provide dates of supplemental plant on this table
Revised.
3. Minor encroachments were noted on the report. Clarify if these were too small to map/measure or
show them on the CCPV with their respective areas (sf).
Impacts observed were too small to map/measure and no trees were removed or destroyed.
4. Please submit the photo point photos and vegetation from report as JPEGs.
Photos have been submitted for file.

Included in this letter package (via email) is one (1) pdf copy of the revised W2 Annual Monitoring Report
and supporting data. Please let us know if additional information is needed.
Sincerely,
Scott J. Frederick
SWE Group
sifrederickAs, wegp2.com
cc: Norton Webster, Eco Terra

ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT (MY2)
BOSEMAN BUFFER MITIGATION SITE
Edgecombe County, NC
NCDEQ Contract No. 7872
DMS ID No. 100119
Tar -Pamlico River Basin
HUC 03020101
Prepared For:
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Mitigation Services
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
Prepared By:
MAO
ecolerra.
1328 DeKalb Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404.913.0020
This Annual Monitoring Report has been written in conformance with the requirements of
the following:
• 15A NCAC 0213.0295 Mitigation Program Requirements for Protection and Maintenance of
Riparian Buffers.
These documents govern DMS operations and procedures for the delivery of
compensatory mitigation.
Contributing Staff
Michael Bienenson, Principal Scott Frederick, Construction and Monitoring
Jamey O'Shaughnessey, Construction Lead, SWE/ET
Oversight, QA/QC Robbie Bentley, Monitoring

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1.0 Mitigation Project Summary...........................................................................................................1
1.1 Project Goals..........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Existing Conditions and Parcel Viability.......................................................................................2
2.0 Determination of Credits..................................................................................................................2
3.0 Vegetation Condition Summary....................................................................................................3
3.1 Riparian Area Restoration Activities.............................................................................................3
4.0 Annual Monitoring and Performance Criteria.......................................................................4
4.1 Vegetation..............................................................................................................................................4
4.2 Photo Reference Stations.................................................................................................................4
4.3 Visual Assessments.............................................................................................................................4
4.4 Annual Reporting Performance Criteria......................................................................................5
4.5 Maintenance and Contingency Plans..........................................................................................5
5.0 References..................................................................................................................................................6
ArrcimuiCES
Appendix 1 Project Data
Figure 1: Vicinity Map
Figure 2: Project Component/Asset Map
Figure 3: Monitoring Plan View
Table 1: Buffer Project Attributes
Table 2: Buffer Project Areas and Assets
Appendix 2 Site Photo Points
Appendix 3 Vegetation Plot Data
Table 3: Planted and Total Stem Counts
Vegetation Plot Photographs
Site Aerial
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1.0 Mitigation Project Summary
The Boseman Buffer Mitigation Site (Site) is a riparian buffer and adjacent riparian areas
restoration project located approximately 2.5 miles southeast of the Town of Rocky
Mount in Edgecombe County, NC (Appendix 1: Figure 1). The Site is approximately 14.91
acres (649,889 ftz) of a total 276 ac tract situated along two unnamed tributaries to the
Tar River (Appendix 1: Figure 2). The project is located in a targeted local watershed
(TLW) within the Tar -Pamlico River basin hydrologic unit code (HUC) 03020101120030
and Subasin 03-03-02. The unnamed tributaries flow into the Tar River approximately
one and half miles downstream of the project. According to the as -built survey and
most recent DWR Buffer Mitigation Calculation Tool V.2 (Updated 1/17/20), the Site is
expected to generate 617,518.702 riparian buffer mitigation units (BMU).
The Boseman Buffer Mitgation Site will
help to reduce future sediment and
nutrient loading into the unnamed
tributaries and downstream Tar River.
It will also improve terrestrial habitats
along this stream by establishing a
riparian corridor and allowing the land
to convert to forested communities.
The surrounding area is primarily
agricultural fields. The project
restored forested riparian buffers and
adjacent riparian areas to a maximum
of approximately 115 feet from the top
of bank of the streams and removed rotating crops and fertilizer inputs. The restored
Tar -Pamlico riparian buffer and adjacent riparian areas will filter runoff from the
surrounding farm fields and provide shading to improve stream temperatures and
aquatic habitat. Invasive vegetation will be treated as needed within the project area to
promote native vegetation.
1.1 Project Goals
According to the N.C. Division of Mitigation Services' (DMS) 2010 Tar -Pamlico River Basin
Restoration Priorities (RBRP) document, amended 2018, the project will support the
identified goals for the TLW, as well as the overall HUC. As stated in the RBRP,
restoration of riparian buffers and adjacent riparian areas to address agricultural runoff is
a high priority for this 14-digit TLW HUC.
The major goals of the proposed buffer restoration project are to address agricultural
runoff, including nutrients and sediment, protect the project site in perpetuity, and
restore terrestrial habitat. The detailed goals and objectives are:
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Reduce Nutrient Levels — Nutrient inputs will be decreased by filtering runoff and
sequestering nutrients dispersed from stormwater flows from agricultural fields. These
nutrients will be absorbed through the 30-115 ft wide riparian buffer and adjacent
riparian areas restored with native woody vegetation. This goal is supported by both the
TLW and RBRP for reducing nutrient inputs to the Tar -Pamlico River Basin.
Reduce Sediment Levels — Sediment inputs will be decreased by filtering runoff and
attenuating flood flows from agricultural fields through 30-115 ft wide riparian buffer
and adjacent riparian areas restored with native woody vegetation. This goal is
supported by both the TLW and RBRP for reducing sediment inputs to the Tar -Pamlico
River Basin.
Project Protection in Perpetuity — Implement a project in a TLW and record a
conservation easement. This goal is supported by the RBRP to protect aquatic habitat
and surface waters.
Restore Terrestria/Habitat— Riparian buffer and adjacent riparian areas will be restored
with native vegation and invasive vegetation will be managed. This goal is supported by
the RBRP and is a DMS Programmatic Goal (NCGS 143-214.10).
1.2 Existing Site Conditions
The buffer restoration project contains approximately 14.9 acres of former agricultural
fields along two unnamed tributaries (hereinafter referred to as UT 1, and UT 2).
UT 1 enters the project site along the western property boundary and flows in an
eastward direction. UT 1 meets the definition of at least intermittent per the NCDWR
On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Tar -Pamlico Buffer Rules Letter dated July
9, 2019 (Appendix 1). UT 2 originates within the property boundary as an ephemeral
channel (Reach 2a) and transitions to an intermittent channel (Reach 2b) prior to it's
confluence with UT 1.
The project was successfully planted with appropriate trees and herbaceouse vegetation
and is now at the end of the second (2nd) full growing season and early stages of
successful buffer restoration.
2.0 Determination of Credits
Riparian buffer and adjacent riparian area restoration was accomplished in accordance
with the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule (15A NCAC 02B .0295) including the
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alternative mitigation option of restoration activities along ephemeral streams.
Restoration was accomplished specifically by:
Buffer Restoraiton on Ephemeral Channels (15A NCAC 02B .0295(o)(7)):
a.) NCDWR conducted an on -site stream determination of subject streams and
ephemeral channels on the property
b.) Ephemeral channels are directly connected to intermittent or perennial stream
channels
c.) Total mitigation area of ephemeral channels is less than 25% of the total buffer
mitigation area (Table 2, Appendix 1).
All areas within 115 ft of the top of bank of subject streams as measured from the top of
bank landward, will be devoted to generating riparian buffer mitigation credits. Total
mitigation area on ephemeral channels is 12.7% of total buffer mitigation area.
Mitigaiton credits generated are found in Table 2 and Figure 2 in Appendix 1 and are
based upon the most recent DWR Buffer Mitigation Calculation Tool v 2 (Updated
1 / 17/20).
3.0 Project Construction Summary
The project construction was completed in early March 2020, following mitigation plan
approval. Eco Terra and supporting team members successfully planted and restored
the proposed areas dedicated for riparian buffer and adjacent riparian area restoration
with high quality native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous vegetation.
3.1 Riparian Area Restoration Activities
Restoration of the riparian areas involved planting bare root one to two -year -old trees
and shrubs in designated planting zones based on soil wetness and in accordance with
the mitigation plan. In addition, five to six -year -old trees were planted at
representatively selected areas designated for plots to aid in identifying plot locations.
These trees are not included in any individual plot tree count. However, they are an
overall beneficial component of stem diversity and age -class in the restored forest
ecology and serve as important components in restored habitat, nutrient sequestration,
leaf litter for trapping sediment, and soil health. A combination of machine and
manual planting techniques were used depending on site conditions. Older trees were
planted by a combination of hand and machine.
Species planted within the riparian areas included: overcup oak (Quercus iyrata) 2,500
stems, laurel oak (Quercus iaurifoiia) 1,000 stems, water oak (Quercus nigra) 3,000 stems,
willow oak (Quercus pheiios) 3,000 stems, green ash (Fraxinus pennsyivanica) 500 stems,
silky dogwood (Cornus amomum) 1,000 stems, button bush (Cephaianthus occidentaiis)
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500 stems, and swamp blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica var. ,biflora) 300 stems. Approximately
11,800 stems (791 stems/ac) were planted initially within the riparian areas designated
for restoration. Differences in stem density and quantities occurred relative to the
proposed planting list in the mitigation plan due to plant availability at the time.
After the first full growing season and during the subsequent dormant season (February
2021), five (5) additional species of trees were distributed evenly across the site. Two
species selected were from the original proposed species in the Mitigation Plan. Three
species selected represented tree species found within a Coastal Plain Small Stream
Swamp (brownwater subtype), also appropriate for the site and overarching Tar River
brownwater system. Species planted included 1,000 cherrybark oak (Quercus pagoda),
1,000 Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii), 1,000 river birch (Betula nigra), 1,000 sycamore
(Platanus occidental&), and 500 persimmon (Diospyros virginiana). This supplemental
planting resulted in increasing the species diversity to fourteen (14) species total for the
project. Including the original planting, approximately 16,300 trees (1,093 stems/ac)
have been planted across the Site to date; 11,800 stems originally (March 2020), and
4,500 stems from the supplemental planting (February 2021).
Temporary and permanent seed mix was installed in any disturbed soil areas following
debris removal and planted with native trees to secure sediment from entering surface
waters. Temporary and permanent seed mixtures planted included Foxtail millet (Setaria
italica) and Indiangrass (Sorgastrum nutans), switchgrass (Panicum virgatum), and big
bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), respectively.
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0295, a sufficient density of stems was planted to
achieve 260 trees/ac at the end of a minimum five-year project monitoring period
whereby no one tree species planted was greater than 50% of the planted stems, and a
minimum of four native hardwood tree and native shrub species were planted. In total,
eight species were selected and planted in specific areas depending on soil type,
landscape position, soil wetness, community type, and reference forest stands nearby.
Initial vegetation management post planting included specific preemergent herbicide
band application over planted trees for herbaceous competition that may compete with
planted stems, conducted by a North Carolina licensed applicator.
4.0 Annual Monitoring and Performance Criteria
The Mitigation Program Requirements for Protection and Maintenance of Riparian
Buffers (15A NCAC 02B .0295) and RFP 16-007711 set forth specific performance criteria
for the successful development and close-out of the Boseman Buffer Mitigation Site.
Performance criteria monitoring includes standardized vegetation plot establishment
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and annual monitoring for planted stems including individual plot photo documentation,
overall site photo documentation, biannual visual assessments for project status and
easement integrity including herbaceous and/or invasive species competition, stem
mortality, stand health, incidental damage from agricultural equipment, and stem loss or
damage from natural causes such as fire, disease, or animal predation. Figure 3
(Appendix 1) illustrates the location of project easement, permanent vegetation
plots/photo points, as well as overall site photo points.
4.1 Vegetation
Twelve permanent vegetation plots were established according to the most recent
Carolina Vegetation Survey (CVS) protocol within the restored buffer area.
Representative vegetation plots were established at a minimum density of 2% of the
planted area. Specifically, vegetation monitoring was obtained for all plots according to
Level 1 protocols from the CVS-EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation V4.2 (2008)
manual. Monitoring year two (MY2) vegetation stem data is included in Appendix 5,
Table 3. All vegetation plots meet criteria for stem densities and overall site density is
826 stems/ac.. Herbivore predation above and below ground damaged some trees in
the project area, particularly vegetation monitoring plot 1, but not enough to warrant
remedial action.
4.2 Photo Reference Stations
Individual plot photos taken at the southwest corner (origin) of each plot are included in
this annual monitoring report. Additional Site reference photos were taken at
designated points along the conservation easement boundary providing an overall view
of the project success (Appendix 1: Figure 3). All photo points were located by survey
and georeferenced for map production to provide a consistent means for photo
replication annually and in the event a plot or photo location must be reestablished
during the monitoirng period. Photo orientation (direction and bearing) were recorded
as well as approximate vertical position for consistency in photo logging.
4.3 Visual Assessments
Additional observations were made of site conditions and vegetation conditions outside
of monitoring plots. This biannual effort was made in order to appropriately monitor
changing site conditions and address any issues to ensure Site success and performance
criteria are met after the monitoring period. Overall tree vigor across the site is
adequate for second (2nd) year survival and project success averaging 3.6 and overall tree
height averaged 74.1 cm. Some minor easement encroachments were observed where
farm equipment has crossed into the easement at two locations. These areas were
flagged and additonal fence posts installed to eliminate this easement infringement. No
other encroachments were identified during the two site visits in June and September.
Any future Site problems will be noted and discussed in the annual reports and
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monitored biannually to ensure performance criteria are met following any remedial
action.
4.4 Annual Reporting Performance Criteria
All monitoring reports, including this annual report, will be compiled and submitted to
DMS annually in accordance with the Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Buffer Baseline
and Annual Monitoring Report Template Ver. 2.0 (May 2017). Annual monitoring will
occur for a minum of five years or until performance criteria are met.
4.5 Maintenance and Contingency Plans
Any Site observations identified through vegetation plots or visual assessments, whereby
the performance criteria is not met, will be noted and discussed in the annual reports
and addressed with a contingency plan as necessary. DMS/NCDWR will be notified, and
if necessary, collaborate with Eco Terra to develop a contingency plan with remedial
action steps to correct the performance criteria deficiency. Any contingency plan and
remedial actions will occur within an agreed timeframe and monitoring adjusted
accordingly, if necessary. Site problem areas will be monitored biannually to ensure
performance criteria are met following any remedial action.
5.0 References
15 NCAC 02B .0295 Mitigation Program Requirements for Protection and Maintenance of
Riparian Buffers. 2015.
Lee, Michael T. Peet, Robert K., Steven D. Wentworth, Thomas R. 2008. CVS-EEP Protocol
for Recording Vegetation Version 4.2. http://cvs.bio.unc.edu/protocol/cvs-eep-
protocol-v4.2-lev1-2.pdf
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Web Soil Survey of Edgecombe County.
http://websoiIsurvey.nres.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Division of Mitigation Services
(NCDMS). 2017. Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Buffer Baseline and Annual
Monitoring Report Template Version 2.0.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Division of Mitigation Services
(NCDMS). 2018. Tar -Pamlico River Basin Restoration Priorities.
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APPENDIX 1
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