20072252 Ver 2_TarRiver_Bowman_DWRFollowUp_Closeout_20221201

ID#* 20072252
Select Reviewer:
Katie Merritt
Initial Review Completed Date 12/02/2022
Mitigation Project Submittal - 12/1/2022
Version* 2
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Type of Mitigation Project:*
Stream Wetlands Buffer Nutrient Offset
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Lindsay Crocker
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ID#:* 20072252 Version:* 2
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Project Type: • DMS Mitigation Bank
Project Name: DMS Mt Pleasent Creek Bowman Mitigation
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County: Randolph
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Mitigation Information
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 28, 2022

TO: Katie Merritt, Nutrient Offset and Buffer Banking Coordinator
Division of Water Resources (DWR)

FROM: Lindsay Crocker, Eastern Regional Supervisor
Division of Mitigation Services (DMS)

RE: Tar River & Bowman Follow Up Work
Request for DWR Review & Closure

TAR RIVER (DMS ID—97071; DWR ID—2016-0233 v2)
DWR and Mogensen Mitigation attended a close out site visit on 5/25/2022 following five years of
monitoring. During the site visit, an area near vegetation plot 31 was identified as having low stem
density that DWR requested a replant. DMS coordinated the planting specifications with DWR via e-mail
and planted the area with soil amendments (topsoil and compost) on 10/10/2022. The area was
measured as 90’ x 30’ (2,700 sf). Although the vegetation plot in this area met success criteria with
planted and volunteer species, this area has some larger, mast-producing trees and shading that have
impacted the tree vigor. Due to these conditions, larger size trees and specific understory species
suitable to the existing vegetative community were selected.

BOWMAN (DMS ID--44; DWR ID--2007-2252 v2):
DWR and DMS attended a close out site visit 9/21/2022 following five years on monitoring. During the
site visit, an area near vegetation plot 1 was identified as low density that DWR requested a replant.
DMS coordinated the planting specifications with DWR and planted the area with soil amendments
(topsoil and compost) on 10/7/2022. The area was measured as 130’ x 30’ (3,900 sf). Although the
vegetation plot met success criteria, this area has mast producing walnut trees with allelopathic
properties. Due to these conditions, larger trees with allelopathic properties suitable for the existing
vegetative communities were selected.

The planting list and density is shown in the table below:
SpeciesSizeQuantity Planted Quantity Planted
(Tar River) (Bowman)
Asimina triloba (Pawpaw)tubling8 4
Juniperus virginiana (Eastern red cedar) 3 gallon 3 1
Juniperus virginiana (Eastern red cedar) Tubling4 4
Viburnum prunifolium (Black haw) 1 gallon 6 6
Benthamidia florida (Flovering dogwood)Tubling2 2
Hamamelis virginiana (Witch hazel) 1 gallon 8 4
Nyssa sylvatica (Black gum) 1 gallon 2 0
Ilex glabra (Inkberry)1 gallon 0 3
ADDITIONAL PLANTED DENSITY -tree/acre 369 387
Having remedied DWR requests for additional planting at close out, DMS is recommending closing out
these projects with the credits submitted in their close out reports.

Truck full of all trees and soil amendments for planting at Tar River and Bowman sites 10/22.
Flagged trees planted at Bowman (flagging hard to see).

Trees flagged prior to planting at Tar River.
Trees planted at Tar River (flagged with pink flagging-hard to see).

From:Merritt, Katie
To:Crocker, Lindsay
Cc:Allen, Melonie
Subject:RE: Bowman & Tar River HW follow up
Date:Wednesday, September 21, 2022 5:02:19 PM
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Hey Lindsay,
Since the low density areas on Tar River and Bowman are within areas where shade is predominant, having shade
tolerant trees/shrubs planted is recommended. Additionally, since the low density areas on Bowman are also located in
areas where mature Black Walnut trees are present, it is recommended that juglone-tolerant woody species are planted.

With these site characteristics in mind, I do not see any issue with the species and sizes you want to plant at the Tar River
and Bowman sites.

Thank You,
katie

From: Crocker, Lindsay <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 4:10 PM
To: Merritt, Katie <[e-mail]>
Cc: Allen, Melonie <[e-mail]>
Subject: Bowman & Tar River HW follow up

Hi Katie,

I looked into this with Melonie and I’d like to propose the following species for both Tar River and Bowman low vigor
areas. These are all Juglone-tolerant listed according to Penn State Extension. They are also appropriate understory
shrub/tree for shade tolerance, and the soils and characteristics of both sites. Please let me know if you see any issue,
and I will get these planted ASAP.

Asimina trioba (pawpaw, tubling) x 12

Juniperus virginiana – (eastern red cedar, 3 gallon first priority, if out Tubling) x 12

Viburnum prunifolium (Black haw, 1 gallon) x 12

Benthamidia florida (flowering dogwood, Tubling) x 4

Hamamelis virginiana (witchazel shrub/tree) - 1 Gallon x 12

Nyssa sylvatica – (Black Gum, 1 Gallon) x 2

Nice to be in field with you today!
Lindsay

Lindsay Crocker
Eastern Regional Supervisor
Division of Mitigation Services
217 West Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27603
Cell: 919/594/3910