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12/26/2022
CREDIT RELEASE REQUEST FORM
To: NCDEQ-DWR Nutrient Offset & Buffer Banking Coordinator
From: Barrett Jenkins, bjenkins(a),restorationsystems.com, 512.230.0424
Through: RESTORATION SYSTEMS, LLC
We formally request a credit release for the Bells Bridge Nutrient Offset Site (2020-1937v3) for
completion of Task 4 per the approved credit release schedule, which is included in the
Attachments with this request. Supplemental planting summaries are expected to be submitted Jan/
Feb 2023. The following documents have been submitted to DWR for Task 4: Bells Bridge
Monitoring Report Year 1 (2022). Credits requested for release are detailed below:
Credit Type
% Release
Credit Amount
include Units
Notes/Comments
Buffer Restoration
Buffer Preservation
Buffer Enhancement
Generated Nitrogen Nutrient
Offset
10%
8,133.79 lbs
MY Report
Delivered Nitrogen Nutrient
Offset Jordan sites only)
Generated Phosphorus Nutrient
Offset
10%
523.88 lbs
MY1 Report
Delivered Phosphorus Nutrient
Offset Jordan sites only
Signature:
Attachments: 1) Approved Project Credit Table from AsBuilt, 2) Approved Credit Release
Schedule.
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VIII. CREDIT RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR EACH BANK PARCEL
A. Upon submittal of all appropriate documentation by the Sponsor, and subsequent approval by
DWR, it is agreed that Nutrient Offset Credits associated with each Bank Parcel will become
available to sell to a third parry in accordance with the Credit Release Schedule in Table 3.0.
Table 3.0 - Credit Release Schedule for Nutrient Offset Credits
% Credit
Task
Project Milestone
Available for
Sale
I
Instrument and BPDP Approved by DWR, Conservation Easement
20
Recorded*, Financial Assurance Posted
All Riparian Earthwork, Planting and Installation of Monitoring Devices
2
Completed, Easement Boundaries are marked, and all applicable permits
20
obtained. A site visit by DWR is required for this task.
3
Monitoring Financial Assurance Posted and Approval of As -Built Report
10
4
Monitoring Report #1: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance
10
renewed
5
Monitoring Report #2: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance
10
renewed
6
Monitoring Report #3: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance
10
renewed
7
Item B (1) of Section X in this Instrument has been completed and approved
5
by DWR.
No remaining credits will be released until the conservation easement has
been assigned to an approved land trust or stewardship
8
Monitoring Report #4: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance
5
renewed
9
Monitoring Report #5: Approved by the DWR** and final site visit by DWR
10
has been conducted
Total
100%
For specification, please see Section V in this Instrument
* * DWR Approval provided upon a determination that the site is meeting success criteria
contained within the approved BPDP
B. DWR may modify the credit release schedule based on the information submitted or the order in
which required information is received. DWR will notify the Sponsor of any modification to the
credit release schedule.
C. Any major deviations to the Bank Parcels that were not authorized in writing by DWR prior to
implementation may affect the amount of nutrient offset credits that will be generated by the Bank
Parcels.
Monitoring Year 1 Monitoring Report
BELLS BRIDGE NUTRIENT OFFSET BANK PARCEL
DWR Project # 2020-1664 V2
Tar -Pamlico River Basin
In Agreement with:
The Roseneath Banking Instrument for
Nutrient Offset Credits Pursuant to the
Tar -Pamlico Nutrient Management Strategy
December 2022
Prepared By:
Restoration Systems, LLC
1101 Haynes St. Suite 211
Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: 919-755-9490
Fax: 919-755-9492
Bells Bridge Nutrient Offset and Bank Parcel
DWR Project # 2020-1664 V2
Monitoring Year 1 Monitoring Report
Table of Contents
1.0
Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 1
2.0
Parcel Location................................................................................................................................. 1
2.1 Parcel Background..................................................................................................................... 1
2.2 Parcel Objectives.......................................................................................................................1
3.0
Restoration Activities....................................................................................................................... 1
3.1 Riparian Area Restoration Activities......................................................................................... 1
3.2 Parcel Protection....................................................................................................................... 1
4.0
Mitigation Potential......................................................................................................................... 2
5.0
Monitoring Protocol & Success Criteria........................................................................................... 2
5.1 Monitoring Protocol.................................................................................................................. 2
5.2 Parcel Maintenance.................................................................................................................. 2
5.3 Long Term Management Plan................................................................................................... 3
6.0
Financial Assurance.......................................................................................................................... 3
7.0
References.......................................................................................................................................3
Appendix A: General Figures and Tables
Figure 1
- Parcel Location / Service Area
Figure 2
- Current Conditions Plan View
Table 1 -
Project Components and Mitigation Credits
Table 2 -
Project Activity and Reporting History
Table 3 -
Project Contact
Table 4 -
Project Baseline Information and Attributes
Appendix B: Baseline Vegetation Data, CVS Output Tables
Table 5 — Total and Planted Stems Summary Table by Plot and Species
Table 6 —Temporary Transects
Vegetation Plot Photos 1 - 29
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1.0 Introduction
Restoration Systems (Sponsor) is pleased to provide the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NC
DWR) this Year 1 Monitoring Report for the Bells Bridge Bank Parcel (Parcel). As agreed upon in the
Roseneath Nutrient Offset Umbrella Banking Instrument (UBI) and Bells Bridge Bank Parcel Development
Package (BPDP), made and entered into on November 29, 2021 by Restoration Systems, LLC, acting as
Bank Sponsor (Sponsor), and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Division
of Water Resources (DWR). This document details the riparian area restoration activities, monitoring
efforts, and the final mitigation potential of the Parcel.
Measuring 45.37 acres, the Parcel is designed to provide mitigation credits for unavoidable impacts due
to development within the Tar -Pamlico River Basin. NCDWR representatives conducted an onsite
determination for parcel applicability and suitability of Site Features on December 2, 2020. A Site Viability
letter for Buffer & Nutrient Offset was provided by the Division on December 22, 2020 and February 16,
2021.
Restoration Systems (RS) was granted a Conservation Easement by the Boyette and White families on
February 2022. The final conservation easement was recorded at the Halifax County Register of Deeds
on April 26th, 2022; Book No. Book No. 2697, Page 158 - 171 and Page 172-190 and the related survey
was recorded at Book 2022 page 4-5 in January of 2022.
IRS began preparation for restoration of the riparian buffer and planted the Parcel in February of 2022.
Riparian buffer restoration activities included ripping/bedding of the parcel with a narrow set plow, bare -
root planting, and broadcast application of a permanent seed mix. On April 6, 2022, Axiom Environmental
installed twenty-nine (29) Carolina Vegetation Survey (CVS) monitoring plots and collected as -built data.
Year 1 monitoring data was collected by Axiom Environmental in October 2022 (Appendix B).
2.0 Parcel Location
The Parcel is located between Scotland Neck and Hobgood, approximately 1.5 miles east of the town of
Roseneath in Halifax County, NC. The Parcel is within the Tar -Pamlico River Basin 14-digit USGS Cataloging
Unit 03020102070030 of the Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain (North Carolina Division of Water Quality
[NCDWQ] Sub -basin Number 03-03-04) (Figure 1, Appendix A).
Parcel Location: (36.059133°,-77.421170°)
Directions to Parcel from Raleigh:
- Get on 1-440 E from Capital Blvd (2.4 mi)
- Take exit 14 and continue on US-64 E (50.9 mi)
- Take exit 470 for NC-97 E and turn right onto NC-97 E (10.0 mi)
- Turn right onto W Logsboro Rd (3.5 mi)
- Turn left onto NC-33 W (1.6 mi)
- Turn right onto NC-97 E (5.1 mi)
- Turn left onto US-258 N (4.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Bells Bridges Rd and destination is on the left (1.5 mi)
- Latitude, Longitude: 36.059133°,-77.421170'
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2.1 Parcel Background
The Parcel encompasses 45.37 acres of land over one tract of forested and open historical agricultural
fields. Prior to Parcel development, land use is described as agricultural row crop production including
cotton, corn, and peanuts. The landowners regularly applied fertilizers and herbicides to the fields.
Streams and ditches on the parcel had no existing riparian buffer. Site Features are devoid of woody
vegetation outside of forested areas due to historic and agricultural practices.
The Parcel is comprised of one tract with hydrological features that drain to Deep Creek, a tributary of the
Tar River. There were no existing structures in the project area. There was a soil path along feature Ea and
Eb that was removed during restoration activities.
2.2 Parcel Obiectives
The primary goals associated with the restoration of riparian areas within the Bank Parcel focused on
providing ecological and water quality enhancements to the Tar -Pamlico River Basin by restoring the
riparian area to create a functional riparian corridor. Goals were accomplished as outlined in the following
table.
Goal
Objective
Nutrient input will be decreased by filtering runoff from the
agricultural fields through restored native buffer zones. The off -
Decrease nutrient levels
site nutrient input will also be absorbed on -site by filtering
flood flows through restored floodplain areas, where flood
flows can disperse through native vegetation.
Sediment from off -site sources will be captured by deposition
Decrease sediment input
on restored floodplain areas where native vegetation will slow
overland flow velocities.
Decrease water temperature and
Planted riparian trees will shade the streams as they mature
increase dissolved oxygen
reducing thermal pollution.
concentrations
Create appropriate terrestrial
Riparian areas adjacent to ditches and streams will be restored
habitat
by planting native vegetation.
Permanently protect the project
A conservation easement will be recorded on the Parcel.
Parcel from harmful uses
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3.0 Restoration Activities
Riparian area restoration involved planting appropriate native tree species along the 200-foot-wide
riparian corridor of streams and hydrologically connected ditches at a density of approximately 680 stems
per acre on 8ft x 8ft spacing. Vegetation management and herbicide applications may be needed over the
first few years of tree establishment in the riparian restoration areas to prevent encroachment of
undesirable species that may out -compete the planted native vegetation. Tree species planted across the
riparian areas of the Parcel included those listed in Table B. Stems were mixed prior to planting to ensure
diversity of bare roots across the planted area. A seed mix including the species listed in Table C were
applied to provide temporary and permanent ground cover for soil stabilization and reduction of sediment
loss during rain events in areas without existing herbaceous cover. Planting took place on March 2, 2022.
Table A — Restoration Plan Activities
Restoration
Plan Activity
Phase Specific Actions
Within the Site' s proposed conservation easements:
- Treatment of Bermuda and fescue grass species within active pasture areas (see
Herbaceous Treatment note above).
- Site -wide discing of agricultural and pasture areas ahead of planting — discing
Riparian
occurred parallel to the Site Features, promoting floodwater attenuation by
Restoration
increasing frictional resistance of floodwaters crossing Parcel floodplains.
- Establishment of a native herbaceous community via site -specific seed mix (see
Planting List — Table C)
- Establishment of a native hardwood forest via the planting of bare -root saplings
from the top of bank out a maximum of 2QB' along Parcel Features —Planting List
—Table B
3.1 Riparian Area Restoration Activities
Restoration of the riparian area allows for recolonization and expansion of characteristic species across
the landscape. The riparian areas were restored according to the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule
15A NCAC 02B .0295. The planting plan for the riparian restoration area included planting 24,800 native
bare -root hardwood saplings across 45.37 acres at a Parcel density of +/- 600 stems per acre and live
stakes for stream bank stabilization where necessary. The planted species composition is intentionally
diverse and while based on these communities, also accounted for local observations and nursery
availability.
All species were selected based on their ability for sediment stabilization, rapid growth rate, the ability to
withstand hydraulic forces associated with flood events, suitability to specific soil types, and Parcel
conditions. Tree species were mixed thoroughly before planting to provide a diverse and random plant
across the Site. Planting density is set to ensure sufficient diversity and density of planted stems outlined
in Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0295 of 260 trees per acre at the end of five years. No one tree species will be
greater than 50% of the established stems.
The bare root planting list is provided in Table C followed by the permanent seed mix in Table D. Baseline
data was collected in April 2022 by Axiom Environmental and derived an average planted stem density of
466 stems per acre. Year 1 monitoring data was collected in October 2022 and found an average planted
stem density of 425 stems per acre.
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Table B — Planting List
Common Name
Scientific Name
Tree/Shrub*
Number of
Stems
Species % of
Total
River birch
Betula nigra
Tree
2,500
10%
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Shrub
1,200
5%
Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Tree
2,500
10%
Green ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Tree
1,200
5%
Yellow poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tree
2,500
10%
Mulberry
Morus rubra
Tree
2,500
10%
Black gum
Nyssa sylvatica
Tree
1,200
5%
Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
Tree
1,200
5%
Oak (White)
Quercus alba
Tree
2,500
10%
Oak (Swamp chestnut)
Quercus michauxii
Tree
2,500
10%
Oak (Water)
Quercus nigra
Tree
2,500
10%
American elm
Ulmus amen .cana
Tree
2,500
10%
Total
12 Species
24,800
100%
Table C — Permanent Seed
Common Name
Amount(in
Common Name
Amount(in
Common Yarrow
1.50
Perennial Gaillardia (Blanketflower)
2.50
Winter Bentgrass,
2.50
Narrowleaf Sunflower
2.00
Blue False Indigo
0.50
Oxeye Sunflower
2.50
Plains Coreopsis
2.50
Wild Bergamot
0.50
Lanceleaf Coreopsis
2.50
Deertongue, Tioga
2.50
Cosmos
2.50
Clasping Coneflower
0.50
Rocket Larkspur
1.50
Blackeyed Susan
2.50
Showy Ticktrefoil
2.50
Purpletop
12.50
Purple Coneflower
2.50
Blue Vervain
1.00
Virginia Wildrye,'Madison'
5.00
Total (pounds) 100.00
3.2 Parcel Protection
Restoration Systems (RS) was granted a Conservation Easement by the Boyette and White families on
February 2022. The final conservation easement was recorded at the Halifax County Register of Deeds
on April 261h, 2022; Book No. Book No. 2697, Page 158 - 171 and Page 172-190 and the related survey
was recorded at Book 2022 page 4-5 in January of 2022 (Appendix D). Survey corners were marked with
T-post and conservation easement signs.
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4.0 Mitigation Potential
Of the Parcel's 45.37 acres protected under the conservation easement, 1,559,603 square feet are
anticipated provide Nutrient Offset Credits equivalent to 81,337.867 pounds of nitrogen offset credit and
5,238.787 pounds of phosphorous offset credit. Riparian area restoration, measured from the top of bank
on Parcel streams and ditches, will include at least 50' from the tops of banks and will extend outward a
maximum of 200' from tops of banks and will generate Nutrient Offset Credits that are not transferable
to Riparian Buffer Credit per the approved UBI. Nitrogen and Phosphorous offset credits will be generated
from the project and shown on separate ledgers.
5.0 Monitoring Protocol & Success Criteria
5.1 Monitoring Protocol
Restoration monitoring procedures for vegetation at each Phase will monitor plant survival and species
diversity. Quantitative sampling will include twenty-nine (29) permanent 10 x 10-meter vegetation plots
as outlined in the CVS Level 1-2 Protocol for Recording Vegetation, Version 4.2 (Lee et al. 2008) and will
occur no earlier than Fall of each year (Figure 2, Appendix A). Vegetation plot placement will adequately
represent riparian buffer credit and nutrient offset credit areas. A reference photo will be taken from the
origin point of each plot. All planted stems in the plots will be marked with flagging tape and recorded.
Data collected will include species, height, planting type (planted stem and/or volunteer). Total and
planted stem density by plot and species will be reported during monitoring years 0-5 (Table 5, Appendix
B). Individual and average stem height data will be reported during monitoring years 3-5. Monitoring of
the restoration efforts will be performed for five years or until success criteria are fulfilled. Restoration
Systems shall submit to NCDWR annual monitoring reports no later than December 31st of each year.
Each report will document the success of the vegetation and any maintenance, supplemental planting, or
encroachment within the easement areas. Success criteria within the buffer will be based on the survival
of planted species at a density of 260 stems per acre after five years of monitoring.
Year 1 (2022) monitoring occurred during October 2022. The monitoring efforts resulted in an average of
425 plant stems/acre across the Site. Twenty-six out of the 29 individual plots met success criteria
(Appendix B). Additionally, at the request of DWR, three temporary transects were conducted in areas
observed to have low stem densities, this data is depicted in Table-6 (Appendix B), locations of the
transects are depicted on the Figure 2 (Appendix A). Average density for the temporary transects was 229
planted stems/acre. Trees throughout the site were generally vigorous, some areas of dense herbaceous
vegetation had lower stem densities.
5.2 Parcel Maintenance
If the Parcel or a specific component of the Parcel fails to achieve the success criteria outlined in Section
5.1, adaptive measures will be developed and/ or appropriate remedial actions will be implemented. Site
maintenance will be performed to correct any identified problems on the Parcel that have a high likelihood
of affecting the project success. Such items include, but are not limited to, fire, flooding, drought, or
insects that cause excess tree mortality. Any actions implemented will be designed to achieve the success
criteria and will include a work schedule and updated monitoring criteria. Any parcel maintenance
performed will be included in the monitoring report for that year. A rigorous herbicide schedule may need
to be implemented in the first few years of tree establishment in the restoration areas to prevent the
establishment of invasive species that may out -compete the planted native vegetation. The only
herbicides used on the Parcel will be aquatic approved herbicides that will be applied in accordance with
North Carolina Department of Agriculture rules and regulations.
The easement boundary will be checked annually as part of monitoring activities. Easement boundary
conditions and any maintenance performed will be reported in the annual monitoring reports to DWR. If
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mowing is deemed necessary by the Sponsor during the monitoring period, the Sponsor must receive
approval from DWR prior to conducting any mowing within Tar -Pamlico Buffer Zones 1 and 2 to ensure
that no buffer violations have occurred.
One area of easement encroachment was observed during Year 1 (2022). The adjacent landowner plowed
a small area within the easement boundary. IRS will replant and install additional easement signage in the
area and are currently working with the landowner to ensure that the encroachment will not continue.
5.3 Long Term Management Plan
The conservation easement will preserve all areas and prohibit all use of the property inconsistent with
its use as a nutrient offset and riparian buffer mitigation property, including any activity that would
materially alter the biological integrity of the Site/ Parcel. IRS will transfer or assign the conservation
easement and its interests in perpetuity to a qualified holder under NC General Statute ("GS") 121- 34 et
seq. and 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code in accordance with the Roseneath Banking Instrument prior
to Task 8 credit release. The holder shall be a land trust or stewardship program that is accredited by the
Land Trust Accreditation Commission and/ or has been approved by DWR. A land trust must be certified
under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Restoration Systems has entered into an agreement with
the NC Wildlife Habitat Foundation to hold the easement at a future date.
6.0 Financial Assurance
IRS secured all financial assurances according to the approved UBI. No bond shall be less than $150,000 to
cover costs of construction and no less than $100,000 initially, to cover monitoring expenses. Performance
bonds for monitoring shall be renewed at least annually to cover the next years monitoring period, with
confirmation of renewal provided to DWR with each annual monitoring report when applicable. DWR
reserves the right to alter the credit release schedule if monitoring reports are submitted without proof
of bond renewals when applicable.
7.0 References
Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule - 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (Published November 17, 2014)
Lee, M.T., R.K. Peet, S.D. Roberts, and T.R. Wentworth. 2008. CVS-EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation.
Version 4.2. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Ecosystem
Enhancement Program. Raleigh, North Carolina.
Schafale, M. P. and Weakley, 2012. A Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina, Fourth
Approximation.
US Department of Agriculture (USDA), 2021. Web Soil Survey (online). Available:
https://websoiIsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/HomePage.htm [Accessed June 18, 2021].
US Fish and Wildlife Service, 2021. Endangered Species, Threatened Species, and Candidate Species, Wake
County, North Carolina (online). Available:
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/wake.html (Accessed July 18, 2021).
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Appendix A: General Figures and Tables
Figure 1 - Parcel Location / Service Area
Figure 2 - Current Conditions Plan View
Table 1 - Project Components and Mitigation Credits
Table 2 - Project Activity and Reporting History
Table 3 - Project Contact
Table 4 - Project Baseline Information and Attributes
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Table 2. Project Activity and Reporting History
Activity / Milestone
BPDP Proposed Date
Actual Date
BPDP Approved
NA
November 29, 2021
Parcel Protection
NA
April 26, 2022
Planting
February, 2022
February, 2022
As -built Data Collection
March, 2022
April 6-7, 2022
Construction Completion Walkthrough
NA
July 6, 2022
As -built Report Submittal
NA
September, 2022
MY1 Data Collection
NA
October 2022
MY1 Report Submittal
December 2022
December 2022
Year 2-5 Monitoring
December 2023 — 2026
On schedule
Table 3: Project Contact
Firm
POC & Address
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Full Delivery Provider
Restoration Systems, LLC
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
George Howard and John Preyer
919.755.9490
Raymond Holz: 919.755.9490
Designer/Permitting:
Restoration Systems, LLC
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Josh Merritt: 919.755.9490
Planting Contractor:
Restoration Systems, LLC
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Matthew Harrell: 919.755.9490
Seeding Contractor:
Restoration Systems, LLC
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Nursery Stock Suppliers:
ArborGen
1.888.888.7158
Grant Lewis; 919.215.1693
Baseline Data Collection
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
218 Snow Ave. Raleigh, NC
27603
Grant Lewis; 919.215.1693
Vegetation Monitoring:
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
218 Snow Ave. Raleigh, NC
27603
Table 4: Project Baseline Information & Attributes
Project Information
Project Name
Bells Bridge
County
Halifax
Project Area (acres)
45.37
Project Coordinates (latitude and longitude)
36.0733289N,-77.4538969W (NAD83/WGS84)
Project Watershed Summary Information
Physiographic Province
Inner Coastal Plain
River Basin
Tar -Pamlico
USGS Hydrologic Unit 8-digit
03020102
USGS Hydrologic Unit14-digit
03020102070030
DWR Sub -basin
03-03-04
Project Drainage Area, Total Outfall (acres)
313
Project Drainage Area Percentage of Impervious
Area
< 5%
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Appendix B: Baseline Vegetation Data, CVS Output Tables
Table 5 - Baseline Vegetation
Table 6—Temporary Vegetation Transects
Vegetation Plot Photos 1-29
Bells Bridge Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel Appendix B: Baseline Vegetation Data, CVS Output Table
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*Plot dominated by extremely dense herbaceous vegetation
Bells Bridge Nutrient Offset Bank Parcel Appendix B: Baseline Vegetation Data, CVS Output Table
MY1 Monitoring Report — December 2022
Plot 3
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MY1 (2022) Vegetation Monitoring Photographs (taken October 2022)
Bells Bridge Site Appendix A: Visual Assessment Data
M1 Monitoring Report — December 2022
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MY1(2022) Vegetation Monitoring Photographs (taken October 2022)
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Bells Bridge Site Appendix A: Visual Assessment Data
MY1 Monitoring Report — December 2022
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MY1 (2022) Vegetation Monitoring Photographs (taken October 2022)
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MY1 Monitoring Report — December 2022
Appendix A: Visual Assessment Data
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MY1 (2022) Vegetation Monitoring Photographs (2022)
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MY1 Monitoring Report —October 2022
Appendix A: Visual Assessment Data