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Home My WebLink About20201941 Ver 2_Little River Weaver Bank AsBuilt Report - DRAFT_20230417ID#* 20201941 Version* 2 Select Reviewer: Katie Merritt Initial Review Completed Date 04/19/2023 Mitigation Project Submittal - 4/17/2023 Is this a Prospectus, Technical Proposal or a New Site?* Yes No Type of Mitigation Project:* Stream Wetlands Buffer Nutrient Offset (Select all that apply) Project Contact Information Contact Name: * Email Address: Kaitlyn Hogarth khogarth@wildlandseng.com Project Information ID#: * 20201941 Version:* 2 Existing ID# Existing Version Project Type: DMS Mitigation Bank Project Name: Little River Weaver Bank Parcel County: Johnston Document Information Mitigation Document Type:* Mitigation As -Built Plans File Upload: Little River Weaver Bank AsBuilt Report - DRAFT.pdf 25.48MB Please upload only one PDF of the complete file that needs to be submitted... Signature Print Name:* Kaitlyn Hogarth Signature: * �1'z',sj+r yyo��tt�F April 17, 2023 CREDIT RELEASE REQUEST FORM To: NCDEQ-DWR Nutrient Offset & Buffer Banking Coordinator From: Kaitlyn Hogarth (Khogarth@wildlandseng.com, 540-907-9432) Through: Wildlands Holdings III, LLC We formally request a credit release for the Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel for completion of Task 3 per the approved credit release schedule, which is included in the Attachments with this request. The following documents have been submitted to DWR for Task 3 and are pending review: Little River - Weaver As-built and Baseline Monitoring Report. Credits requested for release are detailed below: Credit Type % Release Credit Amount (include Units) Notes/Comments Buffer Restoration 10% 31,617.174 sq feet 10% of 316,105.096 sq feet + 6.664 sq feet from increase restoration area at as-built compared to BPDP Buffer Preservation NA NA Buffer Enhancement NA NA Generated Nitrogen Nutrient Offset 10% 5,815.724 lbs 10% of 58,087.116 lbs + 7.012 lbs from increased nutrient offset area at as- built compared to BPDP Delivered Nitrogen Nutrient Offset (Jordan sites only) NA NA Generated Phosphorus Nutrient Offset NA NA Delivered Phosphorus Nutrient Offset (Jordan sites only) NA NA Signature: Attachments: 1) As-Built Project Credit Table 2) Approved MBI Credit Release Schedule Table 3.0 ‐ Credit Release Schedule for Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Credits Task Project Milestone % Credit Available for Sale 1 Instrument and BPDP Approved by DWR, Conservation Easement Recorded*, and Financial Assurance Posted 20 2 All Riparian Earthwork & Mitigation Activities, Planting and Installation of Monitoring Devices completed, easement boundaries adequately marked, all applicable permits obtained, site visit performed by DWR 20 3 Monitoring Financial Assurance Posted and Approval of As‐Built Report 10 4 Monitoring Report #1: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed 10 5 Monitoring Report #2: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed 10 6 Monitoring Report #3: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed 10 7 Item B (I) of Section X in this Instrument has been completed and approved by DWR 5 No remaining credits will be released until Task 7 has been satisfied, assigning the conversation easement to an approved land trust or long‐term steward. 8 Monitoring Report #4: Approved by the DWR** & financial assurance renewed 5 9 Monitoring Report #5: Approved by the DWR** and final site visit by DWR has been conducted 10 Total 100% *For specification, please see Section V in this Instrument ** DWR Approval provided upon a determination that the site is meeting performance standards contained within the approved BPDP Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel DWR ID# 2020‐1941v2 Wildlands Holdings III, LLC’s Little River ‐ Weaver Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Bank AS‐BUILT & BASELINE MONITORING REPORT April 2023 PREPARED BY: Wildlands Engineering, Inc. 312 West Millbrook Road, Suite 225 Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: 919‐851‐9986 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Page i As‐Built & Baseline Monitoring Report – April 2023 AS‐BUILT & BASELINE MONITORING REPORT Little River – Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Wildlands Holdings III, LLC’s Little River Weaver Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Bank TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1 2.0 Parcel Location & Background ......................................................................................................... 1 2.1 Location and Setting ..................................................................................................................... 1 2. 2 Parcel Background ........................................................................................................................ 1 2. 3 Parcel Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 1 3.0 Restoration Activities ....................................................................................................................... 2 4.0 Mitigation Potential and Deviations from the Bank Parcel Devlopment Package (BPDP) ............ 2 5.0 Monitoring Protocol & Success Criteria ........................................................................................... 2 6.0 Financial Assurance & Long Term Management ............................................................................. 3 6.1 Financial Assurance ...................................................................................................................... 3 6.2 Parcel Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 3 7.0 References ........................................................................................................................................ 4 APPENDICES Appendix A: Tables and Figures Table 1 Project Credit Table Table 2 Project Activity and Reporting History Table 3 Project Contact Table Table 4 Project Information and Attributes Table 5 Adjacent Forested Areas Existing Tree and Shrub Species Table 6 Planted Tree Species Figure 1 Vicinity Map Figure 2 Credit Service Area Map Figure 3 Credit Generation Map Figure 4 Monitoring Components Map Figure 5 As‐Built Survey Appendix B: Vegetation Plot Data Table 7 Stem Count Total and Planted Species by Vegetation Plot Vegetation Plot Photographs Appendix C: NCDWR Surface Water Determination and Site Viability Letter On‐Site Determination Letter and Map (May 2021) On‐Site Site Viability Letter – (August 2021) Appendix D: Conservation Easement Appendix E: Overview Photographs Construction Photographs _____________________________________________________________________________________ Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Page 1 As‐Built & Baseline Monitoring Report – April 2023 AS‐BUILT & BASELINE MONITORING REPORT Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Wildlands Holdings III, LLC’s Little River Weaver Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Bank The Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel (Parcel) is part of Wildlands Holdings III, LLC, Little River Weaver Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Bank (Bank). The Bank Parcel Development Package (BPDP) was approved in June 2022. Two unnamed tributaries (UT1 and UT2) and five ditches (Ditches A‐ E) flow to Little Buffalo Creek, which flows into the Little River and subsequently into the Neuse River. The primary purpose of the project is to provide riparian buffer mitigation credits and nutrient offset credits to compensate for unavoidable impacts in the Neuse River Basin 03020201 Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) outside the Falls Lake Watershed. The project has been planned, designed, and constructed according to the BPDP, the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (effective November 1, 2015), and Nutrient Offset Credit Trading 15A NCAC 02B .0703. The Bank service area is depicted in Figure 2. 1.0 Introduction The Parcel was restored to provide ecological and water quality enhancements to the Neuse River Basin by creating a functional riparian corridor and restoring the riparian buffer along UT1, UT2, and Ditches A‐E. Prior to planting, the mitigation bank parcel was predominantly open row crop fields. Approximately 36.63 acres have been protected along the project features by permanent conservation easement. The conservation easement was recorded on the Parcel in October 2022. 2.0 Parcel Location & Background 2.1 Location and Setting The Parcel is in Johnston County, approximately eight‐tenths of a mile north of the town of Bagley (Figure 1). To reach the Parcel from the City of Raleigh, travel east on I‐40 for approximately 10 miles. Take exit 309 onto US‐70E and continue for 16 miles. Take exit 333 and turn right onto Buffalo Road. Travel 1.4 miles on Buffalo Road then turn right onto Old Beulah Road and continue for 7.1 miles. Turn right onto Old Route 22 and travel 0.8 miles then turn right onto Weaver Road. Travel 0.5 miles on Weaver Road and the Parcel will be accessible by farm roads on the left. (35.5863 N, ‐78.1728 W). The project is located within the Neuse River Basin 14‐digit HUC 03020201180070 and North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) Subbasin 03‐04‐06. The Parcel was restored for riparian buffer mitigation credit and nutrient offset credit in the Neuse River Basin HUC 03020201 outside of the Falls Lake Watershed (Figure 2). 2. 2 Parcel Background Prior to construction, the Parcel consisted of predominantly open row crop fields typically planted with corn, cotton, and soybeans. The Parcel also included small, forested areas. In general, this area has maintained its rural, farming character over the last 60 years with only minor changes in land cover. Tables 2, 3, and 4 in Appendix A provide detailed information regarding the Project Activity and Reporting History, Project Contacts, and Project Information and Attributes. 2. 3 Parcel Objectives The main objective of the Parcel is to reduce nutrient and sediment loading to the Neuse River receiving waters. By restoring native vegetation up to 200 feet from top of bank of the project features, the riparian corridor will slow overland flow velocities and provide filtration for flood flows. This will result in _____________________________________________________________________________________ Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Page 2 As‐Built & Baseline Monitoring Report – April 2023 sediment deposition and nutrient absorption in the floodplain, and subsequently their reduction in input to project features. 3.0 Restoration Activities Developing the Parcel for mitigation required converting existing agriculture land use practices adjacent to streams into riparian forest. Riparian area restoration involved hand planting appropriate native tree species along the riparian corridor. Mechanical site preparation was not required. Areas that are not becoming populated with volunteer herbaceous vegetation will be seeded with a permanent seed mix during April of 2023. 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. A small area of bank on Ditch C was stabilized by installing straw bales to divert overland flow and live staked. This area was also limed, fertilized, and seeded with temporary seed. Upslope of Ditch C, straw bales were installed to diffuse overland flow and prevent rill erosion. This area was also seeded with temporary seed. A culvert on UT1 was removed and banks were stabilized with seed and matting. Photographs of soil stabilization and the culvert removal area are included in Appendix E. The species composition planted was selected based on the desired community type, occurrence of species in riparian areas adjacent to the Parcel, and best professional judgement. Trees were spaced at 7 feet by 12 feet, which is sufficient to meet the performance standards outlined in the Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295. Table 6 in appendix A lists the tree species and quantities planted on the Parcel. The easement was marked using conservation easement placards mounted on t‐posts following the entirety of the boundary. These signs will be maintained and replaced, if necessary, throughout the monitoring years. 4.0 Project Credit Potential and Deviations from the Bank Parcel Development Package (BPDP) Thirty‐six and sixty‐four one‐hundreds acres have been protected under the conservation easement. Restoration occurred on 33.03 acres, 7.22 of which are being used to generate riparian buffer credit. The remaining 25.55 acres are used to generate nutrient offset credits (58,087.116 credits). Buffer preservation on 0.19 acres is also being used to generate riparian buffer credits. Riparian restoration for buffer credit extends outward 100 feet from the top of bank along UT1 and UT2 and 50 feet outward from top of bank along Ditch B. For Nutrient offset credits, riparian restoration extends outward 200 feet from top of bank along Ditch A, Ditch C, Ditch D, and Ditch E; from 50 to 200 feet from top of bank along Ditch B; and from 101 to 200 feet from top of bank along UT1 and UT2. No major changes to credits were made from the approved BPDP. Credit calculations based on the as‐built survey resulted in a slight increase in credit area from what was calculated via GIS for use in the BPDP. This equated to an increase of 17.53 nutrient offset credits and 16.66 buffer credits. A map detailing the credit generation is provided in Figure 3. 5.0 Monitoring Protocol & Success Criteria Twenty‐seven 10‐meter by 10‐meter vegetation monitoring plots were installed within the buffer restoration area to measure the survival of the planted trees (Figure 4). The number of plots required was determined in accordance with the Carolina Vegetative Sampling Protocol (CVS) Level 2. Vegetation assessments were completed in December 2022 following the CVS Levels 2 Protocol for Recording Vegetation, Version 4.2 (Lee et al. 2008). Baseline data shows a planted stem density of 591 stems per acre (Table 7). This surpasses the requirement of 260 stems per acre at the end of year five monitoring. Each year a reference photo will be taken from the southwestern corner of each vegetation plot, and all planted stems will be marked with flagging tape and recorded. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Page 3 As‐Built & Baseline Monitoring Report – April 2023 Yearly monitoring activities will begin in the fall of 2023 and will commence annually in September or October for the remainder of the monitoring period. Species composition, density, height, vigor, and survival rates will be evaluated on an annual basis by plot for the entire Parcel. Wildlands shall submit to NCDWR an annual monitoring report, no later than December 31st of each year for five consecutive years and will follow the terms and conditions of the BPDP approved in June 2022. The measure of vegetative success for the Parcel will be the survival of at least four native hardwood tree species, where no one species is greater than 50% of the established planted stems, and an established density of at least 260 planted trees per acre at the end of monitoring year five. Appropriate and desirable native volunteer species may be included in the Parcel’s density to meet the performance standards with NCDWR approval. 6.0 Financial Assurance & Long‐Term Management 6.1 Financial Assurance After completion of the restoration/construction, a separate Performance/Maintenance Bond will be secured for 100% of the estimated cost to implement the monitoring and maintenance plan, but not less than $100,000.00. The Performance/Maintenance Bond shall apply at the inception of the monitoring period for a term of one year, to be extended annually for a minimum of five years. Upon NCDWR approval, this may be lowered each year based on the adjusted cost to complete the monitoring. 6.2 Parcel Maintenance Adaptive measures will be developed, or appropriate remedial actions will be implemented if the Parcel or a specific component of the Parcel fails to achieve the success criteria. Parcel maintenance will be performed to correct any identified problems that have a high likelihood of affecting 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 be implemented in the first few years of tree establishment in the restoration areas to prevent establishment of invasive species that may out‐compete 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 as well as any maintenance performed will be reported in the annual monitoring reports to NCDWR. If mowing is deemed necessary by the Sponsor during the monitoring period, the Sponsor must receive approval from NCDWR prior to conducting any mowing activities within Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the Neuse buffers to ensure that no buffer violations have occurred. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Page 4 As‐Built & Baseline Monitoring Report – April 2023 7.0 References Lee, M.T., Peet, R.K., Steven D., & Wentworth, T.R. (2008). CVS‐EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation Version 4.2 [PDF file]. Retrieved from http://cvs.bio.unc.edu/protocol/cvs‐eep‐protocol‐v4.2‐lev1‐ 5.pdf NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Ecosystem Enhancement Program. (2004). Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration [PDF file]. Retrieved from https://ie.unc.edu/files/2019/10/buffer‐restoration.pdf NC Department of Environmental Quality. (2015). 15A NCAC 02B .0259 Mitigation Program Requirements for Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Buffers [PDF file]. Retrieved from http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2015a%20‐ %20environmental%20quality/chapter%2002%20‐ %20environmental%20management/subchapter%20b/15a%20ncac%2002b%20.0295.pdf Peet, R.K., Wentworth, T.R., & White, P.S. (1998). A flexible, multipurpose method for recording vegetation composition and structure [PDF file]. Castanea, 63:262‐274. Retrieved from http://cvs.bio.unc.edu/pubs/castanea63;262.pdf Wildlands Holdings III, LLC. (2022). Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Development Package. NCDWR, Raleigh NC. APPENDIX A. Tables and Figures Monitoring, POC Kaitlyn Hogarth 919.851.9986, ext. 122 McMinnville, TN 37110 Nursery Stock Suppliers Dykes and Sons Nursery and Greenhouse Monitoring Performers Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Bare Roots 825 Maude Etter Rd Year 4 Monitoring 2026 December 2026 Year 1 Monitoring 2023 December 2023 Year 2 Monitoring 2024 December 2024 April 2023As-Built and Baseline Monitoring Document (Year 0)April 2023 Year 3 Monitoring 2025 December 2025 Conservation Easement N/A October 2022 Bare Root Planting N/A December 2022 Little River Weaver Buffer and Nutrient Offset Mitigation MBI N/A June 2022 BPDP Approval Date N/A June 2022 Table 2. Project Activity and Reporting History Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Monitoring Year 0 - 2023 Activity or Report Data Collection Complete Completion or Scheduled Delivery Year 5 Monitoring 2027 December 2027 Planting Contractor Bruton Natural Systems, Inc P.O. Box 1197 Fremont, NC 27830 Table 3. Project Contact Table Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Monitoring Year 0 - 2023 Bank Sponsor Wildlands Holdings III, LLC 1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104 Charlotte, NC 28203 704.332.7754 Table 4. Project Information and Attributes Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Monitoring Year 0 - 2023 Table 5. Adjacent Forested Areas Existing Tree and Shrub Species Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Monitoring Year 0 - 2023 Wetland Indicator Status FACW FAC OBL FACU FACW FAC FAC FACW FAC FAC Number Planted 1,785 2,677 1,785 892 2,677 1,785 892 1,785 1,785 892 892 Water Oak Cherrybark Oak Quercus phellos Quercus nigra Quercus pagoda Red Maple Black Willow White Oak Willow Oak Acer rubrum Salix nigra Quercus alba Elderberry Sambucus canadensis Sweetgum Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Monitoring Year 0 - 2023 Liquidambar styraciflua Loblolly Pine Pinus taeda Table 6. Planted Tree Species Common Name Scientific Name American Sycamore Platanus occidentalis 15% % of Total River Birch Persimmon Sweetbay Acer negundo Betula nigra Diospyros virginiana Magnolia virginiana River Birch Betula nigra DWR Sub-basin Common Name Scientific Name 141 <1% 82% crop land, 13% grassland/herbaceous, 5% forestedCGIA Land Use Classification Outer Coastal Plain Neuse River not in the Falls Lake Watershed 03020201 03020201180070 03-04-06 American Elm Prunus serotina Ulmus americana 5% 5% Cherrybark Oak Quercus pagoda 10% 5% Black Cherry Willow Oak Quercus michauxii Quercus phellos 10%Swamp Chestnut Oak Project Name PROJECT INFORMATION Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Project Drainiage Area (acres) Project Drainage Area Percentage of Impervious Area Physiographic Province River Basin Johnston County 36.64 35.5863 N, -78.1728 W PROJECT WATERSHED SUMMARY INFORMATION County Project Area (acres) Project Coordinates (latitude and longitude) USGS Hydrologic Unit 8-digit USGS Hydrologic Unit 14-digit Cottonwood Populus deltoides 10% 10% 15% 10% 5% Boxelder Figure 1. Vicinity Map Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel As-Built Report Neuse River Basin (03020201) 0 10.5 Miles Johnston County, NC ¹ 2017 Aerial Photography ^_ Project Location Bank Parcel Conservation Easement ^_Little River - Weaver Bank Parcel Location Directions: From Raleigh, travel east on I-40 for approximately 10 miles. Take exit 309 onto US-70E and continue for 16 miles. Take exit 333 and turn right onto Buffalo Rd. Travel 1.4 miles on Buffalo Rd. then turn right onto Old Beulah Rd. and continue for 7.1 miles. Turn right onto Old Route 22 and travel 0.8 miles then turn right onto Weaver Rd. Travel 0.5 miles on Weaver Rd. and the project site will be accessible by farm roads on the left. 2017 Aerial Photography Figure 2. Credit Service Area Map Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel As-Built Report Neuse River Basin (03020201) Johnston County, NC ¹ 2017 Aerial Photography ^_ 03020201 0 105 Miles County Boundaries HUC 03020201 Service Area for Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Credits ^_Little River - Weaver Bank Parcel Location Figure 3. Credit Generation Map Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel As-Built Report Neuse River Basin (03020201) Johnston County, NC 2017 Aerial Photography !5 !5 !5 !5 !5 !5 !5 ÛÚ UT1 Ditch C D i t c h B UT2 Ditc h A Di t c h E Ditch D L i t t l e B u f f a l o C r e e k Litt l e R i v e r 2017 Aerial Photography ¹0 450225 Feet Project Location Bank Parcel Conservation Easement Project Stream Project Ditch Non-Project Ditch Riparian Restoration for Nutrient Offset Credits Ripairan Preservation for Buffer Credits Ripairan Restoration for Buffer Credits No Credit Internal Crossing Surveyed Tree Line Non-Project Stream Utility Lines !5 Utility Poles ÛÚ Culvert Stream Origins Figure 4. Monitoring Components Map Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel As-Built Report Neuse River Basin (03020201) Johnston County, NC 0 250125 Feet 2014 Aerial Photography ¹ ÛÚ Bank Stabilization Soil Stabilization Culvert Removed UT1 Ditch C D i t c h B UT2 Ditc h A Di t c h E Ditch D 3 5 8 9 6 4 7 1 2 11 14 16 26 12 23 27 21 19 22 15 18 10 24 20 17 13 25 Lit t l e B u f f a l o C r e e k Project Location Bank Parcel Conservation Easement Project Stream Project Ditch Non-Project Ditch Riparian Restoration for Nutrient Offset Credits Ripairan Preservation for Buffer Credits Ripairan Restoration for Buffer Credits No Credit Vegetation Plot Internal Crossing Surveyed Tree Line Utility Lines !5 Utility Poles ÛÚ Culvert Stream Origin Non-Project Stream 2017 Aerial Photography DocuSign Envelope ID: 28D315B1-CD43-4486-B003-83C9AFF61F86 APPENDIX B. Vegetation Plot Data PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T Acer negundo Boxelder Tree 111111222111333 Betula nigra River Birch Tree 111555222333 Diospyros virginiana American PersimmonTree 222111111111222 Magnolia virginiana Sweetbay Magnolia Shrub Tree 111111111 Platanus occidentalis Sycamore Tree 111444111222111 Populus deltoides Eastern CottonwoodTree 222111111111222 Prunus serotina Black Cherry Shrub Tree 222 Quercus michauxii Swamp Chestnut OakTree 222111111222111 Quercus pagoda Cherrybark Oak Tree 222111222333333 Quercus phellos Willow Oak Tree 111222 111 Ulmus americana American Elm Tree 111111111111 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 7 7 7 567 567 567 567 567 567 607 607 607 607 607 607 607 607 607 Color for Density Volunteer species included in total Table 7. Stem Count Total and Planted Species by Vegetation Plot Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Monitoring Year 0 ‐ 2023 P‐all: Number of planted stems including live stakes T: Total stems Exceeds requirements by 10% Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10% Fails to meet requirements, by less than 10% Fails to meet requirements by more than 10% PnoLS: Number of planted stems excluding live stakes Current Plot Data (MY0 2023) 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 size (ares) size (ACRES) Species count Stems per ACRE 1 0.02 Stem count Scientific Name Common Name Species Type VP 1VP 2VP 3VP 4VP 5 Acer negundo Boxelder Tree Betula nigra River Birch Tree Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon Tree Magnolia virginiana Sweetbay Magnolia Shrub Tree Platanus occidentalis Sycamore Tree Populus deltoides Eastern Cottonwood Tree Prunus serotina Black Cherry Shrub Tree Quercus michauxii Swamp Chestnut Oak Tree Quercus pagoda Cherrybark Oak Tree Quercus phellos Willow Oak Tree Ulmus americana American Elm Tree Color for Density Volunteer species included in total Table 7. Stem Count Total and Planted Species by Vegetation Plot Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Monitoring Year 0 ‐ 2023 P‐all: Number of planted stems including live stakes T: Total stems Exceeds requirements by 10% Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10% Fails to meet requirements, by less than 10% Fails to meet requirements by more than 10% PnoLS: Number of planted stems excluding live stakes size (ares) size (ACRES) Species count Stems per ACRE Stem count Scientific Name Common Name Species Type PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T 111111111222111 333111333111333 111111222222111 111111111111 333222333222333 111222111111222 111111111111 111111222111222 111111111333 222 222 111111111111 14 14 14 14 14 14 16 16 16 15 15 15 14 14 14 10 10 10 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 7 7 7 567 567 567 567 567 567 647 647 647 607 607 607 567 567 567 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 Current Plot Data (MY0 2023) VP 7VP 8VP 9VP 10VP 6 Acer negundo Boxelder Tree Betula nigra River Birch Tree Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon Tree Magnolia virginiana Sweetbay Magnolia Shrub Tree Platanus occidentalis Sycamore Tree Populus deltoides Eastern Cottonwood Tree Prunus serotina Black Cherry Shrub Tree Quercus michauxii Swamp Chestnut Oak Tree Quercus pagoda Cherrybark Oak Tree Quercus phellos Willow Oak Tree Ulmus americana American Elm Tree Color for Density Volunteer species included in total Table 7. Stem Count Total and Planted Species by Vegetation Plot Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Monitoring Year 0 ‐ 2023 P‐all: Number of planted stems including live stakes T: Total stems Exceeds requirements by 10% Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10% Fails to meet requirements, by less than 10% Fails to meet requirements by more than 10% PnoLS: Number of planted stems excluding live stakes size (ares) size (ACRES) Species count Stems per ACRE Stem count Scientific Name Common Name Species Type PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T 111111333111111 222333111222333 222111111222111 111111111111 222444222111333 111111111222222 111 222 222111222111222 111222111222111 222 111 111 111111111 15 15 15 15 15 15 14 14 14 15 15 15 14 14 14 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 8 8 607 607 607 607 607 607 567 567 567 607 607 607 567 567 567 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 Current Plot Data (MY0 2023) VP 13 VP 14 VP 15VP 11 VP 12 Acer negundo Boxelder Tree Betula nigra River Birch Tree Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon Tree Magnolia virginiana Sweetbay Magnolia Shrub Tree Platanus occidentalis Sycamore Tree Populus deltoides Eastern Cottonwood Tree Prunus serotina Black Cherry Shrub Tree Quercus michauxii Swamp Chestnut Oak Tree Quercus pagoda Cherrybark Oak Tree Quercus phellos Willow Oak Tree Ulmus americana American Elm Tree Color for Density Volunteer species included in total Table 7. Stem Count Total and Planted Species by Vegetation Plot Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Monitoring Year 0 ‐ 2023 P‐all: Number of planted stems including live stakes T: Total stems Exceeds requirements by 10% Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10% Fails to meet requirements, by less than 10% Fails to meet requirements by more than 10% PnoLS: Number of planted stems excluding live stakes size (ares) size (ACRES) Species count Stems per ACRE Stem count Scientific Name Common Name Species Type PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T 111111333111 333111333333222 111222111111222 111111 111111 111555 222222 222111111111111 111111 222 111111222111111 111111111111222 111111333 222 111 111111111 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 14 14 14 14 14 14 11 11 11 10 10 10 8 8 8 10 10 10 9 9 9 567 567 567 607 607 607 607 607 607 567 567 567 567 567 567 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 Current Plot Data (MY0 2023) VP 19 VP 20VP 16 VP 17 VP 18 Acer negundo Boxelder Tree Betula nigra River Birch Tree Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon Tree Magnolia virginiana Sweetbay Magnolia Shrub Tree Platanus occidentalis Sycamore Tree Populus deltoides Eastern Cottonwood Tree Prunus serotina Black Cherry Shrub Tree Quercus michauxii Swamp Chestnut Oak Tree Quercus pagoda Cherrybark Oak Tree Quercus phellos Willow Oak Tree Ulmus americana American Elm Tree Color for Density Volunteer species included in total Table 7. Stem Count Total and Planted Species by Vegetation Plot Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Monitoring Year 0 ‐ 2023 P‐all: Number of planted stems including live stakes T: Total stems Exceeds requirements by 10% Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10% Fails to meet requirements, by less than 10% Fails to meet requirements by more than 10% PnoLS: Number of planted stems excluding live stakes size (ares) size (ACRES) Species count Stems per ACRE Stem count Scientific Name Common Name Species Type PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T 222111111111333 111333222222 111222111222111 111111111111 222333222 444 333111111111111 222111 222222222111111 222111111222222 111222111222 222 111111 15 15 15 14 14 14 16 16 16 14 14 14 15 15 15 888999111111101010888 607 607 607 567 567 567 647 647 647 567 567 567 607 607 607 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 VP 25 Current Plot Data (MY0 2023) VP 21 VP 22 VP 23 VP 24 Acer negundo Boxelder Tree Betula nigra River Birch Tree Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon Tree Magnolia virginiana Sweetbay Magnolia Shrub Tree Platanus occidentalis Sycamore Tree Populus deltoides Eastern Cottonwood Tree Prunus serotina Black Cherry Shrub Tree Quercus michauxii Swamp Chestnut Oak Tree Quercus pagoda Cherrybark Oak Tree Quercus phellos Willow Oak Tree Ulmus americana American Elm Tree Color for Density Volunteer species included in total Table 7. Stem Count Total and Planted Species by Vegetation Plot Little River ‐ Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Monitoring Year 0 ‐ 2023 P‐all: Number of planted stems including live stakes T: Total stems Exceeds requirements by 10% Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10% Fails to meet requirements, by less than 10% Fails to meet requirements by more than 10% PnoLS: Number of planted stems excluding live stakes size (ares) size (ACRES) Species count Stems per ACRE Stem count Scientific Name Common Name Species Type PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T 333222404040 222333585858 222111383838 1 1 1 20 20 20 222111585858 222222383838 1 1 1 17 17 17 222111393939 38 38 38 111111272727 2 2 2 21 21 21 15 15 15 14 14 14 394 394 394 888999111111 607 607 607 567 567 567 591 591 591 1 0.02 1 0.02 27 0.67 VP 26 VP 27 Annual Means MY0 (2023) Current Plot Data (MY0 2023) VEGETATION PLOT PHOTOGRAPHS Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Appendix B: Vegetation Plot Data – Vegetation Plot Photographs VEG PLOT 1 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 2 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 3 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 4 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 5 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 6 (12/30/2022) Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Appendix B: Vegetation Plot Data – Vegetation Plot Photographs VEG PLOT 7 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 8 (12/27/2022) VEG PLOT 9 (12/27/2022) VEG PLOT 10 (12/27/2022) VEG PLOT 11 (12/27/2022) VEG PLOT 12 (12/27/2022) Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Appendix B: Vegetation Plot Data – Vegetation Plot Photographs VEG PLOT 13 (12/27/2022) VEG PLOT 14 (12/27/2022) VEG PLOT 15 (12/27/2022) VEG PLOT 16 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 17 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 18 (12/30/2022) Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Appendix B: Vegetation Plot Data – Vegetation Plot Photographs VEG PLOT 19 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 20 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 21 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 22 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 23 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 24 (12/30/2022) Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Appendix B: Vegetation Plot Data – Vegetation Plot Photographs VEG PLOT 25 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 26 (12/30/2022) VEG PLOT 27 (12/30/2022) APPENDIX C. NCDWR Surface Water Determination and Site Viability Letter May 27, 2021 Project 20201941 Johnston County Andrea Eckardt Wildlands Engineering Inc. aeckardt@wildlandseng.com Carolyn Lanza Wildlands Engineering Inc. clanza@wildlandseng.com Subject: Determination for Applicability to the Neuse River Buffer Rules 15A NCAC 02B .0714 Project Name: Little River Weaver Bank Parcel Address: 751 Weaver Road, Kenly, Johnston County, NC 27542 Location: Lat., Long: 35.586031, -78.170630 Dear Ms. Eckardt and Ms. Lanza: On March 29, 2021, Shelton Sullivan of the Division of Water Resources (DWR) conducted an on - site review of features located on the Little River Weaver Bank Parcel at the request of Wildlands Engineering Inc. to determine the applicability of features on the site to the Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules, Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 02B .0714. The enclosed map(s) depict the feature(s) evaluated and this information is also summarized in the table below. Streams were evaluated for being ephemeral, at least intermittent, and for subjectivity to the Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules. Streams that are considered “Subject” have been located on the most recently published NRCS Soil Survey of Wayne County and/or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic (at 1:24,000 scale) map(s), have been located on the ground at the site, and possess characteristics that qualify them to be at least intermittent streams. Features that are considered “Not Subject” have been determined to not be at least intermittent, not present on the property, or not depicted on the required maps. This determination only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules within the proposed easement and does not approve any activity within buffers or within waters of the state. There may be other streams or features located on the property that appear or do not appear on the maps referenced above. Any of the features on the site may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers and subject to t he Clean Water Act. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9D51A4D4-6438-4D3A-9C6F-A65C11E3660F Project 20201941 Little River Weaver Johnston Co. Page 2 of 3 The following table addresses the features observed and rated during the DWR site visit . Feature ID Feature Type: stream (ephemeral, intermittent, perennial), ditch, swale, wetland, other Subject to Buffer Rules Start @ Stop @ Depicted on Soil Survey Depicted on USGS Topo Pond 1 Pond Connected to Ditch Feature No Not applicable Not applicable Yes Yes Ditch A Ditch No Not evaluated UT1 Start No No Ditch B Ditch No Not evaluated UT1 Start No No UT1 Stream-at least I; Unnamed tributary to Little Buffalo Creek No UT1 Start at confluence of Ditch A and Ditch B Continues beyond easement boundary No No Ditch E Ditch No Not evaluated Confluence with UT1 No No Ditch C Ditch No Not evaluated Transition to UT2 No No UT2 Stream-at least I; Unnamed tributary to Little Buffalo Creek No U2 Start Continues beyond easement boundary and confluence with Little Buffalo Creek No No Ditch D Not evaluated No Not evaluated Not evaluated No No * E: Ephemeral, I: Intermittent, P: Perennial This on-site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners or affected parties that dispute this determination made by the DWR may request an appeal determination by the Director of Water Resources. An appeal request must be made within sixty (60) calendar days of the date of this letter to the Director in writing, as per 15A NCAC 02B .0714 (4). If sending via U.S. Postal Service: Paul Wojoski - DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Supervisor 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc.) Paul Wojoski - DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Supervisor 512 N Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 This determination is final and binding as detailed above, unless an appeal is requested within sixty (60) calendar days of the date of this letter. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9D51A4D4-6438-4D3A-9C6F-A65C11E3660F Project 20201941 Little River Weaver Johnston Co. Page 3 of 3 If you have any additional questions or require additional information, please contact Shelton Sullivan at shelton.sullivan@ncdenr.gov or 919-239-0238. This determination is subject to review as provided in Articles 3 & 4 of G.S. 150B. Sincerely, Paul Wojoski Supervisor, DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Attachments: Site Map with labels, Photos, NRCS Soil Survey, USGS Topographical Map cc: Katie Merritt via email katie.merritt@ncdenr.gov 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch files William Ray and Rebecca L. Weaver, via email frog23@aol.com Filename: 20201941_LittleRiverWeaver_JohnstonCo_StreamCalls_5-27-21 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9D51A4D4-6438-4D3A-9C6F-A65C11E3660F Little River Weaver Site Map, DWR Locations and Photos, 3/29/21 Ditch D A Ditch B A Ditch A A Ditch E A UT1 Start A UT1 A UT2 A DocuSign Envelope ID: 9D51A4D4-6438-4D3A-9C6F-A65C11E3660F Little River Weaver Bank Parcel, DWR Photos 3/19/21 UT1 at confluence of Ditch A (left) and B (right) UT1 looking downstream Ditch D looking upslope UT2 Start looking downstream DocuSign Envelope ID: 9D51A4D4-6438-4D3A-9C6F-A65C11E3660F Figure 2. USGS Topograph ic MapLittle River Weaver Bank ParcelNeuse River Basin (03020 201) 0 500250 Feet Johnston County, NC ¹ Project Location Proposed Conservation Easement Kenly West, USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle DocuSign Envelope ID: 9D51A4D4-6438-4D3A-9C6F-A65C11E3660F Figure 3. 199 4 NRCS Soil Sur vey MapLittle River Weaver Bank ParcelNeuse River Basin (03020 201) 0 500250 Feet Johnston County, NC ¹ Project Location 1994 NRCS Soil Survey of Johnston County - Sheet 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9D51A4D4-6438-4D3A-9C6F-A65C11E3660F August 26, 2021 Andrea Eckardt Wildlands Engineering, Inc. (via electronic mail: aeckardt@wildlandseng.com ) Re: Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation & Nutrient Offset – Little River Weaver Site Near 35.588487, -78.173620 in Kenly, NC Neuse 03020201 Johnston County Dear Ms. Eckardt, On June 8, 2021, Katie Merritt, with the Division of Water Resources (DWR), received a request from you on behalf of Wildlands Engineering, Inc. (Wildlands ) for a site visit near the above- referenced site in the Neuse River Basin within the 8-digit Hydrologic Unit Code 03020201. The site visit was to determine the potential for riparian buffer mitigation and nutrient offset within a proposed conservation easement boundary, which is more accurately depicted in the attached map labeled “Figure 1-Site Map” (Figure 1) prepared by Wildlands . The proposed easement boundary in Figure 1, includes all riparian areas intended to be proposed as part of the mitigation site. On July 14, 2021, Ms. Merritt performed a site assessment of the subject site. Staff with Wildlands were also present. Ms. Merritt’s evaluation of the features onsite and their associated mitigation determination for the riparian areas are provided in the table below. This evaluation was made from Top of Bank (TOB) and landward 200’ from each feature for buffer mitigation pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (effective November 1, 2015) and for nutrient offset credits pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0703. Feature Classification onsite 1Subject to Buffer Rule Riparian Land uses adjacent to Feature (0-200’) Buffer Credit Viable 3Nutrient Offset Viable 4,5Mitigation Type Determination w/in riparian areas Ditch A Ditch >3’ depth No Right Bank - Non-forested agricultural fields with some forested areas >10’ from top of bank to field edge. No Yes (non- forested fields only) Forested Areas – No credit Non-forested fields - Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n) DocuSign Envelope ID: 2830DDB5-E4FF-4D35-9FB7-EB9549DDA8F6 Little River Weaver Site Wildlands August 26, 2021 Page 2 of 3 1Subjectivity calls for the features were determined by DWR in correspondence dated May 27, 2021 (DWR# 2020-1941) using the 1:24,000 scale quadrangle topographic map prepared by USGS and the most recent printed version of the soil survey map prepared by the NRCS . 2The area of preservation credit within a buffer mitigation site shall comprise of no more than 25 percent (25%) of the total area of buffer mitigation per 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(5) and 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(4). Site cannot be a Preservation Only site to comply with this rule. 3NC Division of Water Resources - Methodology and Calculations for determining Nutrient Reductions associated with Riparian Buffer Establishment 4 Determinations made for this Site are determined based on the proposal provided in maps and figures submitted with the request. 5 All features proposed for buffer mitigation or nutrient offset, must have a planted conservation easement established that includes the tops of channel banks when being measured perpendicular and landward from the banks, even if no credit is viable within that riparian area. Easement breaks that disconnect the continuity of riparian restoration/enhancement/preservation result in no credit viable beyond the break. 6The area of the mitigation site on ephemeral channels shall comprise no more than 25 percent (25%) of the total area of buffer mitigation per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(7). Feature Classification onsite 1Subject to Buffer Rule Riparian Land uses adjacent to Feature (0-200’) Buffer Credit Viable 3Nutrient Offset Viable 4,5Mitigation Type Determination w/in riparian areas UT1 Stream No Non-forested agricultural fields within easement boundary Yes Yes Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(3) Ditch E Ditch >3’ depth No Non-forested agricultural fields with some forested areas from top of bank to field edge. No Yes (non- forested fields only) Non-forested fields - Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n) Pond A Off-line pond No N/A No No Pond is hydrologically connected to a ditch and is not intended on being drained, graded, seeded or planted. Ditch B Ditch <3’ depth No Right Bank – mature forest Left Bank – non-forested agricultural fields & farm path Figure 1 shows easement to include both sides of ditch to confluence w/ UT1 *See Note Yes (non- forested areas only) Forested Areas – No credit Non-Forested Areas - Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(8) *Buffer Mitigation Note – Assessment concludes the ditch meets 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(8) (A, B, C, D & E). More information is required to be provided in a mitigation plan for complete assessment. See rule. Hydrological connection of Ditch B to UT1 is required to be controlled by an easement to ensure no disruption in connectivity. Proposed crossing must meet this requirement. Ditch C Ditch >3’ depth No Non-forested agricultural fields within easement boundary. No Yes (non- forested fields only) Non-forested fields - Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n) UT2 Stream No Non-forested agricultural fields within easement boundary with forested areas downstream at boundary. 2Yes Yes (non- forested fields only) Non-forested fields - Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(3) Forested Areas – Preservation Site per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(4) Ditch D Ditch >3’ depth No Non-forested agricultural fields within easement boundary. No Yes (non- forested fields only) Non-forested fields - Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n) DocuSign Envelope ID: 2830DDB5-E4FF-4D35-9FB7-EB9549DDA8F6 Little River Weaver Site Wildlands August 26, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Determinations provided in the table above were made using a proposed easement boundary showing proposed mitigation areas shown in Figure 1. The map representing the proposal for the site is attached to this letter and initialed by Ms. Merritt on August 26, 2021. Substantial c hanges to the proposed easement b oundary as well as any site constraints identified in this le tter, could affect the Site’s potential to generate buffer mitigation and nutrient offset credits. This letter does not constitute an approval of this Site to generate buffer and nutrient offset credits. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295, a mitigation proposal and a mitigation plan shall be submitted to DWR for written approval prior to conducting any mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or surface waters for buffer mitigation credit. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0703, a proposal regarding a proposed nutrient load-reducing measure for nutrient offset credit shall be submitted to DWR for approval prior to any mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or surface waters. All vegetative plantings, performance criteria and other mitigation requirements for riparian restoration, enhancement and preservation must follow the requirements in 15A NCAC 02B .0295 to be eligible for buffer and/or nutrient offset mitigation credits. For any areas depicted as not being viable for nutrient offset credit above, one could propose a different measure, along with supporting calculations and sufficient detail to support estimates of load reduction, for review by the DWR to determine viability for nutrient offset in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0703. This viability assessment will expire on August 26, 2023 or upon approval of a mitigation plan by the DWR, whichever comes first. This letter should be provided in any nutrient offset, buffer, stream or wetland mitigation plan for this Site. Please contact Katie Merritt at (919) 707-3637 if you have any questions regarding this correspondence. S incerely, Paul Wojoski, Supervisor 401 and Buffer Permitting Branch PW/kym Attachments : Figure 1: Site Map cc: File Copy (Katie Merritt) DocuSign Envelope ID: 2830DDB5-E4FF-4D35-9FB7-EB9549DDA8F6 Forested d DocuSign Envelope ID: 2830DDB5-E4FF-4D35-9FB7-EB9549DDA8F6 APPENDIX D. Conservation Easement RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: WildlandsEngineering,Inc. 1430 South Mint Street,Suite104 Charlotte,North Carolina28203 Attn:Matt Covington EE%%e-Tw 00 b.00 SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE PERMANENT CONSERVATION EASEMENT . TH SERVATION EASEMENT ("Conservation Easement")made this day of ,2022 by and between William R.Weaver and spouse,Rebecca L.Weaver,. Susan W.Ford and spouse,BrianK.Ford (collectively"Grantor")and Unique Placesto Save,a North Carolinanon-profitcorporation("Grantee"). The designationGrantor and Grantee as used hereinshallincludesaidparties,theirheirs,successors and assigns,and shallincludesingular,plural,masculine,feminineor neuteras requiredby context. RECITALS WHEREAS,WilliamR.Weaver and Susan W.Ford own infee simplecertainrealpropertysituated,lying and beinginJohnstonCounty,North Carolina,more particularlyshown on ExhibitA attachedheretoand incorporatedherein("Property")and beinga portionofthe Propertyconveyed to the WilliamR.Weaver and Susan W.Ford by deed as recorded.inDeed Book 4633 at Page 355 ofthe JohnstonCounty Registry, North Carolina(TaxParcelIdentificationNumbers 03C99003A (264700-60-8358),03P06018 (264600-79- 2796),and 03P06019 (264600-79-4123)). WHEREAS,Grantor and Grantee recognizethe conservation,scenic,natural,or aestheticvalueof the Propertyinitsnaturalstate,which includesthe followingnaturalcommunities:unnamed tributariesand open fieldditchesdraininginto BuffaloCreek.The purpose of thisConservationEasement isto maintainriparianresourcesand other naturalvaluesof approximately28.77 acres,more or less,and beingmore particularlydescribedinExhibitB attachedheretoand incorporatedfullyhereinby reference (the "ConservationEasement Area"),and to prevent the use or development of the Conservation o Easement Area forany purpose or inany manner thatwould conflictwith the maintenance of itsnatural condition. WHEREAS,the preservationof the ConservationEasement Area isrequiredby the LittleRiverWeaver 1 6.15.22TP/MTC Banking instrument("MBl")(DWR #2020-1941v2).The ConservationEasement Area willbe restoredto a naturalvegetatedconditionas providedinand specifiedinLittleRiverWeaver MitigationBank Parcel Bank ParcelDevelopment Package ("BPDP").The LittleRiverWeaver MitigationBank isintendedto be used to compensate for unavoidablebufferimpacts authorizedby permits issuedby the North CarolinaDivisionof Water Resources("NCDWR")and to providemitigationfornutrientoffsetsdue to development (bothexistingand proposed)withinrestrictedareasof the Neuse RiverBasin. WHEREAS,Grantorand Grantee agreethatthird-partyrightsof enforcement shallbe held by Wildlands Holdingslil,LLC (the"Bank Sponsor")and NCDWR,includingany successorentitiesor agencies,and may be exercisedthrough the appropriateenforcement agenciesofthe UnitedStatesand the Stateof North Carolina,and thatthese rightsare inadditionto,and do not limitthe enforcement rightsunder the MBI, BPDP,or any permitor certificationissuedby Third-Parties.The Bank Sponsor'srightof enforcement shallterminateupon close-outand finalreleaseof allmitigationcreditsfrom the LittleRiverWeaver MitigationBank. NOW,THEREFORE,forand inconsiderationof the covenantsand representationscontainedhereinand for other good and valuableconsideration,the receiptand legalsufficiencyof which is hereby acknowledged,Grantor hereby unconditionallyand irrevocablygrantsand conveys unto Grantee,its heirs,successorsand assigns,foreverand in perpetuitya ConservationEasement of the nature and characterand to the extenthereinaftersetforth,over the ConservationEasement Area describedon ExhibitB,togetherwith the rightto preserveand protectthe conservationvaluesthereofas setforth below. Further,for the purpose of providinguninterruptedingressto and egress from the Conservation Easement Area to access Weaver Road (S.R.2144),Grantor grants and conveys unto Grantee,its successorsand assigns,a perpetualnon-exclusiveeasement forvehicularand pedestrianingress,egress, and regressto and from the ConservationEasement Area on,over,and across(1)the Property,(2)any otherright-of-wayappurtenantto the Property,and (3)any otherlandsowned by Grantor. ARTICLE I. DURATION OF EASEMENT ThisConservationEasement shallbe perpetual.ThisConservationEasement isan easement ingross, runs with the land and isenforceableby Grantee againstGrantor,Grantor'spersonalrepresentatives, heirs,successorsand assigns,lessees,agentsand licensees. ARTICLE II. PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES Any activityon,or use of,the ConservationEasement Area inconsistentwith the purpose of this ConservationEasement is prohibited.The ConservationEasement Area shallbe preservedin its naturalconditionand restrictedfrom any development or otheractivitiesthatwould impairor interfere with the conservationvaluesof the ConservationEasement Area. Without limitingthe generalityof the foregoing,the followingactivitiesand uses are expressly 2 6.15.22TP/MTC prohibited,restrictedor reservedas indicatedhereunder: A.Disturbanceof NaturalFeatures.Any change,disturbance,alterationor impairment of the naturalfeaturesof the ConservationEasement Area or any introductionof non-nativeplantsand/or animalspeciesisprohibited. B.Construction.There shallbe no constructingor placingof any building,mobile home, asphaltor concrete pavement,billboardor other advertisingdisplay,antenna,utilitypole,tower, conduit,line,pier,landing,dock or any othertemporary or permanent structureor facilityon or above the ConservationEasement Area. C.Industrial,Commercial and ResidentialUse.Industrial,residentialand/or commercial activities,includingany rightof passageforsuch purposesare prohibitedinthe ConservationEasement Area. D.Agricultural,Grazingand HorticulturalUse.Agricultural,grazing,animal husbandry,and horticulturaluse of the ConservationEasement Area are prohibited. E.Vegetation.There shallbe no removal,burning,destruction,harming,cuttingor mowing of trees,shrubs,or othervegetationon the ConservationEasement Area exceptas providedinthe MBI and BPDP.Mowing of invasiveand herbaceous vegetationfor purposes of enhancing planted or volunteertreesand shrubsapproved inthe MBI and BPDP isallowableonce a yearforno more than five consecutiveyearsfrom the date on page 1 of thisConservationEasement,exceptwhere mowing will negativelyimpact vegetationor disturbsoils.Mowing activitiesshallonly be performed by the Bank Sponsor and shallnot violateany partof item M of Article11. F.Roads and Trails.There shallbe no constructionof roads,trailsor walkways on the ConservationEasement Area;nor enlargementor modificationto existingroads,trailsor walkways. G.Signage.No signsshallbe permittedon or over the ConservationEasement Area,except the postingof no trespassingsigns,signsidentifyingthe conservationvalues of the Conservation Easement Area,signs givingdirectionsor proscribingrules and regulationsfor the use of the Conservation Easement Area and/or signs identifyingthe Grantor as owner of the Conservation Easement Area. H.Dumping or Storage.Dumping or storageof soil,trash,ashes,garbage,waste,abandoned vehicles,appliances,machineryor hazardoussubstances,or toxicor hazardouswaste,or any placement of underground or aboveground storagetanksor othermaterialson the ConservationEasement Area is prohibited. l.Excavation,Dredging or Mineral Use.There shallbe no grading,filling,excavation, dredging,mining or drilling;no removal oftopsoil,sand,gravel,rock,peat,mineralsor othermaterials, and no change inthe topography of the landinany manner on the ConservationEasement Area. 1 Water Qualityand Drainage Pattern.There shallbe no diking,draining,dredging, channeling,filling,leveling,pumping,impounding or relatedactivities,or alteringor tampering with 3 6.15.22TP/MTC water controlstructuresor devices,or disruptionor alterationof the restored,enhanced,or created drainage patterns.In addition,divertingor causing or permittingthe diversionof surfaceor underground water into,withinor out of the ConservationEasement Area by any means,removal of wetlands,pollutingor dischargingintowaters,springs,seeps,or wetlands,or use of pesticideor biocides isprohibited. K.Development Rights.No development rightsthathave been encumbered or extinguished by thisConservationEasement shallbe transferredpursuant to a transferabledevelopment rights scheme or clusterdevelopment arrangement or otherwise. L Subdivision.The Grantorand Grantee agreethatthe ConservationEasement Area currently consistsof fivelandareastotalingapproximately28.77acreswithinthe Property.The Grantormay not furthersubdividethe ConservationEasement Area,exceptwiththe priorwrittenconsentofthe Grantee. IfGrantee grantspermissionforGrantorto furthersubdivideany portionof the ConservationEasement Area,with appropriatepermissionfrom Grantee,Grantormust providethe Grantee the name,address, and telephone number of new owner(s)of allpropertywithinthe ConservationEasement Area,if differentfrom Grantor.No subdivisionof the ConservationEasement Area shalllimitthe rightof ingress and egressover and acrossthe Propertyforthe purposessetforthherein.Further,inthe event of any subdivisionof the Property(whether insideor outsideof the ConservationEasement Area)provision shallbe made to preservenot only Grantee'sperpetualrightsof accessto the ConservationEasement Area,as definedherein,but alsoGrantee'srightof perpetualaccessto any conservationeasements on propertiesadjacentto the Propertywhich form a partof or are includedinthe MBI and/or the BPDP or as otherwiseacknowledged.Creationof a condominium or any de factodivisionof the Conservation Easement Area isprohibited.Lotlineadjustmentsor lotconsolidationwithoutthe priorwrittenconsent of the Grantee isprohibited.The Grantormay convey undividedinterestsinthe ConservationEasement Area.The Grantorshallnotifythe Grantee immediatelyof the name,address,and telephonenumber of any granteeof an undividedinterestinany propertywithinthe ConservationEasement Area. M.Vehicles.The operation of mechanized vehicles,including,but not limitedto, motorcycles,dirtbikes,all-terrainvehicles,carsand trucksisprohibited,otherthan fortemporary access forpurposesof maintainingthe ConservationEasement Area duringthe five-yearmonitoringperiodas describedinthe MBI and/or BPDP. N.Other Prohibitions.Any other use of,or activityon,the ConservationEasement Area which is or may become inconsistentwith the purposes of this grant,the preservationof the ConservationEasement Area substantiallyinitsnaturalcondition,or the protectionof itsenvironmental systems,isprohibited. ARTICLE lil GRANTOR'S RESEVERED RIGHTS The Grantorexpresslyreservesforhimself,hispersonalrepresentatives,heirs,successorsor assigns,the rightto continuethe use of the ConservationEasement Area forallpurposesnot inconsistentwith this ConservationEasement,including,but not limitedto,the rightto quietenjoyment of the Conservation Easement Area,the rightsof ingressand egress,the rightto hunt,fish,and hikeon the Conservation Easement Area,the rightto sell,transfer,giftor otherwiseconvey the ConservationEasement Area,in 4 6.15.22TP/MTC whole or inpartas providedinArticle11,ParagraphL,providedsuch sale,transferor giftconveyance is subjectto the terms of,and shallspecificallyreference,thisConservationEasement. Notwithstandingthe foregoingRestrictions,Grantor reservesforGrantor,successorsand assigns,and the Bank Sponsor,the rightto constructa nutrientoffsetand riparianbuffermitigationbank withinthe ConservationEasement Area,inaccordancewith the MBI and BPDP. ARTICLE IV. GRANTEE'S RIGHTS The Grantee or itsauthorizedrepresentatives,successorsand assigns,the Bank Sponsor and NCDWR, shallhave the rightto enterthe Propertyand ConservationEasement Area at allreasonabletimesfor the purpose of inspectingsaid propertyto determine ifthe Grantor,or hispersonalrepresentatives, heirs,successors,or assigns,iscomplyingwith the terms,conditions,restrictions,and purposesof this ConservationEasement.The Grantee shallalsohave the rightto enterand go upon the Propertyand the ConservationEasement Area for purposes of making scientificor educationalobservationsand studies,and takingsamples.The easement rightsgrantedhereindo not includepublicaccessrights. ARTICLE V ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES A.To accomplishthe purposesof thisConservationEasement,Grantee isallowedto prevent any activityon or use of the ConservationEasement Area thatisinconsistentwith the purposesof this ConservationEasement and to requirethe restorationof such areas or featuresof the Conservation Easement Area that may be damaged by such activityor use.Upon any breach of the terms of this ConservationEasement by Grantorthatcomes to the attentionof the Grantee,the Grantee shallnotify the Grantor inwritingof such breach.The Grantorshallhave 30 days afterreceiptof such noticeto correctthe conditionsconstitutingsuch breach.Ifthe breach remains uncured after30 days,the Grantee may enforcethisConservationEasement by appropriatelegalproceedingsincludingdamages, injunctiveand other relief.Notwithstandingthe foregoing,the Grantee reservesthe immediate right, without notice,to obtaina temporary restrainingorder,injunctiveor other appropriatereliefifthe breachof the term of thisConservationEasement isor would irreversiblyorotherwisemateriallyimpair the benefitsto be derivedfrom thisConservationEasement.The Grantorand Grantee acknowledge thatunder such circumstancesdamage to the Grantee would be irreparableand remedies at law willbe inadequate.The rightsand remedies of the Grantee providedhereunder shallbe inadditionto,and not in lieuof,allother rightsand remedies availableto Grantee in connectionwith thisConservation Easement.The costsof a breach,correctionor restoration,includingthe Grantee'sexpenses,court costs,and attorneys'fees,shallbe paid by Grantor,providedGrantor isdetermined to be responsible forthe breach.The Bank Sponsor and NCDWR shallhave the same rightto enforcethe terms and conditionsof the ConservationEasement as the Grantee. B.No failureon the partof the Grantee to enforceany covenant or provisionhereofshall dischargeor invalidatesuch covenantor any othercovenant,condition,or provisionhereofor affectthe rightto Grantee to enforcethe same inthe event of a subsequent breach or default. 5 6.15.22TP/MTC C.Nothing containedinthisConservationEasement shallbe construedto entitleGranteeto bringany actionagainstGrantorforany injuryor change inthe ConservationEasement Area resulting from causes beyond the Grantor'scontrol,including,without limitation,fire,flood,storm,war,actsof God or thirdparties,exceptGrantor'slesseesor invitees;or from any prudentactiontaken ingood faith by Grantorunder emergency conditionsto prevent,abate,or mitigatesignificantinjuryto life,damage to ConservationEasement Area or harm to the ConservationEasement Area resultingfrom such causes. ARTICLE VI MISCELLANEOUS A.Warranty.Grantorwarrants,covenantsand representsthat itowns the Propertyinfee simple,and thatGrantoreitherowns allinterestsinthe Propertywhich may be impairedby the granting of thisConservationEasement or thatthereare no outstandingmortgages,tax liens,encumbrances,or other interestsin the Propertywhich have not been expresslysubordinatedto thisConservation Easement.Grantor furtherwarrants that Grantee shallhave the use of and enjoy allthe benefits derivedfrom and arisingout of thisConservationEasement,and thatGrantorwillwarrant and defend titleto the Propertyagainstthe claimsof allpersons. B.Subsequent Transfers.The Grantor agreesto incorporatethe terms of thisConservation Easement in any deed or other legalinstrumentthat transfersany interestin allor a portionof the ConservationEasement Area.The Grantor agreesto providewrittennoticeto the Grantee of such transferat leastthirty(30)days priorto the date of the transfer.The Grantor and Grantee agree that the terms of thisConservationEasement shallsurviveany merger of the fee and easement interestsin the ConservationEasement Area or any portionthereof and shallnot be amended,modified or terminatedwithoutthe priorwrittenconsentand approvalof NCDWR. C.Assignment.The partiesrecognizeand agree that the benefitsof thisConservation Easement are ingrossand assignableprovided,however thatthe Grantee hereby covenantsand agrees, that in the event ittransfersor assignsthisConservationEasement,the organizationreceivingthe interestwillbe a qualifiedholderunder N.C.Gen.Stat.§121-34 et seq.and §170(h)of the Internal Revenue Code,and the Grantee furthercovenants and agrees that the terms of the transferor assignmentwillbe such thatthe transfereeor assigneewillbe requiredto continuein perpetuitythe conservationpurposesdescribedinthisConservationEasement. D.EntireAgreement and Severability.This MBI,BPDP and thisinstrumentset forththe entireagreement of the partieswith respectto the ConservationEasement and supersedes allprior discussions,negotiations,understandingsor agreements relatingto the ConservationEasement.Ifany provisionisfound to be voidor unenforceableby a courtof competent jurisdiction,the remaindershall continueinfullforceand effect. E.Obligationsof Ownership.Grantor isresponsiblefor any realestatetaxes,assessments, fees,or charges leviedupon the Property.Grantor shallkeep the Propertyfreeof any liensor other encumbrances for obligationsincurredby Grantor.Grantee shallnot be responsiblefor any costsor liabilityof any kind relatedto the ownership,operation,insurance,upkeep,or maintenance of the Property,exceptas expresslyprovidedherein.Nothinghereinshallrelievethe Grantorof the obligation 6 6.15.22TP/MTC to comply with federal,stateor locallaws,regulationsand permitsthatmay applyto the exerciseofthe Reserved Rights. F.Extinguishment.Inthe event thatchanged conditionsrenderimpossiblethe continueduse ofthe ConservationEasement Area forthe conservationpurposes,thisConservationEasement may only be extinguished,inwhole or inpart,by judicialproceeding. G.Eminent Domain.Whenever allor partof the ConservationEasement Area istaken inthe exerciseof eminent domain so asto substantiallyabrogatethe Restrictionsimposed by thisConservation Easement,Grantor and Grantee shalljoininappropriateactionsat the time of such takingto recover the fullvalueof the taking,and allincidentaland directdamages due to the taking. H.Proceeds.This ConservationEasement constitutesa realpropertyinterestimmediately vested in Grantee.In the event that allor a portionof thisConservationEasement Area issold, exchanged,or involuntarilyconvertedfollowingan extinguishmentor the exerciseof eminent domain, Grantee shallbe entitledto the fairmarket valueof thisConservationEasement.The partiesstipulate that the fairmarket value of thisConservationEasement shallbe determined by multiplyingthe fair market valueof the ConservationEasement Area unencumbered by thisConservationEasement (minus any increaseinvalueafterthe date of thisgrantattributableto improvements)by the ratioof the value of thiseasement at the time of thisgrantto the value of the ConservationEasement Area (without deductionforthe valueof thisConservationEasement)at the time of thisgrant.The valuesat the time ofthisgrantshallbe thevaluesused,or which would have been used,to calculateadeductionforfederal income tax purposes,pursuant to Section170(h)of the InternalRevenue Code (whether eligibleor ineligibleforsuch a deduction).Grantee shalluse itsshareof the proceeds ina manner consistentwith the purposes of thisConservationEasement,which,as statedabove,includethe maintenance and preservationof ripariannaturalresourcesinNorth Carolinaor othergeographieswithinNorth America. l.Notification.Any notice,requestforapproval,or other communication requiredunder this ConservationEasement shallbe sent by registeredor certifiedmail,postage prepaid,to the following addresses(orsuch addressas may be hereafterspecifiedby noticepursuantto thisparagraph): To Grantor: Unique Placesto Save Attn:MichaelScisco PO Box 1183 Chapel Hill,NC 27514 To Grantee: WilliamWeaver and Susan Ford c/o Susan Ford 888 Weaver Road Kenly,NC 27542-9272 7 6.15.22TP/MTC To NCDWR: NCDENR -Divisionof Water Resources 401 &BufferPermittingUnit Attn:NutrientOffsetBankingCoordinator 1650 MailServiceCenter Raleigh,NC 27699-1650 J.Failureof Grantee.Ifat any time Grantee isunable or failsto enforcethisConservation Easement,or ifGrantee ceasesto be a qualifiedgrantee,and ifwithina reasonableperiodof time after the occurrenceofone oftheseeventsGranteefailsto make an assignmentpursuantto thisConservation Easement,then the Grantee'sinterestshallbecome vested inanotherqualifiedgranteeupon approval by the NCDWR and inaccordancewith an appropriateproceedingina courtof competent jurisdiction. K.Amendment.ThisConservationEasement may be amended,but onlyinwritingsignedby allpartieshereto,and providedsuch amendment does not affectthe qualificationofthisConservation Easement or the statusofthe Grantee under any applicablelaws,and isconsistentwiththe conservation purposesof thisgrant. L.PresentConditionof the ConservationEasement Area. a.Bank ParcelDevelopment Plan.The wetlands,scenic,resource,environmental,and other natural characteristicsof the Conservation Easement Area,and its current use and state of improvement,are describedin Section2 of the BPDP,dated April,2022,prepared by Grantee and acknowledged by the Grantor and Grantee to be complete and accurateas of the date hereof.Both Grantorand Grantee have copiesof the BPDP.Itwillbe used by the partiesto assurethatany future changes in the use of the ConservationEasement Area willbe consistentwith the terms of this ConservationEasement.However,thisreportisnot intendedto precludethe use of otherevidenceto establishthe presentconditionof the ConservationEasement Area ifthereisa controversyover itsuse. b.BaselineDocumentation Report.The characteristicsofthe ConservationEasement Area and the statusof improvements and development shallbe describedin a BaselineDocumentation Report (the"Baseline")prepared by the Grantee with the cooperationof the Grantor.The Baselineshallbe acknowledged by the Grantee and the Grantorto be complete and accurateupon completionof the mitigationactivitiesconducted in the ConservationEasement Area (closeout date of the mitigation project).Both the Grantee and the Grantorwillhave copiesofthe Baseline,and a copy willbe retained inthe Grantee'sfiles.The Baselinewillbe used by the Grantee to assurethatany futurechanges in the use or conditionof the ConservationEasement Area willbe consistentwith the terms of this ConservationEasement. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said rightsand easements perpetuallyunto Grantee for the aforesaid purposes. (signaturestofollow) 8 6.15.22TP/MTC IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,the Grantorhas hereuntosethishand and seal,the day and year firstabove written. GRANTOR: (SEAL) WilliamR.Weave SEAL) Rebecca L.Weaver NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ÜÃ b as fc 0 I,An 34es,ers ,a Notary Publicin and for the County and Stateaforesaid,do hereby certifythatWilliamR.Weaver and Rebecca L.Weaver,Grantor,personallyappeared beforeme thisday and acknowledged the executionof the foregoinginstrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal thisthe 3 day of her ,2022. Notary Public My commission expires: 9 6.15.22TP/MTC IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,the Grantorhas hereuntosethishand and seal,the day and year firstabove written. G NTOR: ,/(SEAL) .Ford (SEAL) BrianK.Ford NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF Mids&O I,Anch 66ens ,a Notary Publicin and forthe County and Stateaforesaid,do hereby certifythatSusan W.Ford and BrianK.Ford,Grantor,personallyappeared beforeme thisday and acknowledged the executionof the foregoinginstrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal thisthe 3 day of ()cMx±f ,2022. fod Notary Public .-*°llJtY My commission expires: 10 6.15.22TP/MTC INTESTIMONY WHEREOF,theGranteehashereuntosethishand and seal,theday and yearfirstabove written. GRANTEE: UNIQUE PLACES TO SAVE By:(SEAL) Name: Date:7 /ll Ó,071 NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF Omg ( I,\t ÚAÛ3 ,a NotaryPublicin and forthe County and Stateaforesaid,do herebycertifythat M ½f ,personallyappearedbeforeme thisday and acknowledged thathe is666f (Il IV6CtW of W(4Vt ÑRMI lhíWA non-profitcorporation,and thathe, as 60Urtk ßYe(tof ,beingauthorizedto do so,executedthe foregoingon behalfof the corporation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereuntosetmy hand and NotarySealthisthe day of 3il H ,2012 (Stampor Seal)NotaryPublic atalleDavis My commissionexpires: Notary bile Durham ountyNorthrotina 10/(9/207 CMCommissionExpires1192026 11 EXHIBITA tParcels 264700-60-8358 264600-79-2796 264600-79-4123 Thismapisnotacertifiedsurvey andhasnotbeenreviewedbya localgovernmentagencyfor compliancewithanyapplicable landdevelopmentregulationand hasnotbeenreviewedfor compliancewithrecording requirementsforplats. ExhibitA-Property W I L D L A N D S LittleRiverWeaverMitigationBankParcel EN G 1N EERIN G 0 250 500Feet CoxPond,O'BerryRoad,and LittleRiverWeaverMitigationBank NeuseRiverBasin(03020201) JohnstonCounty,NC 12 6.15.22TP/MTC EXHIBIT B The followingconservationeasement areasare locatedoffof Weaver Road,SR 2144,withinthe Beulah Township,Johnston County,North Carolina,and beingon portionsof thatpropertyconveyed to WilliamR.Weaver and Susan W.Ford through Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractOne)of the Johnston County Registerof Deeds (saidRegistrybeingthe repositoryof alldeeds and platsreferenced hereinafter),and beingmore particularlydescribedas follows(allbearingsaregridbearingsand all distancesare griddistances,with a combined factorof 0.99988830): ConservationEasement Area A: BEGINNING AT A 5/8"REBAR SET WITH A CE CAP (CORNER 1),saidrebarbeinginthe common lineof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractOne)and Deed Book 929,Page 536,and havingNorth CarolinaState PlaneCoordinates(2011)of Northing:670840.82 feetand Easting:2247336.56 feet; Thence with the aforementionedcommon lineand with the conservationeasement area the following (2)coursesand distances: (1)S 88°08'33"E a distanceof 1032.39feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a "Kee"cap (Corner2); (2)S 88°08'33"E a distanceof 30.00feetto an unmarked pointinthe centerof LittleBuffalo Creek,saidpointbeingatthe common cornerof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractOne),Deed Book 929,Page 536 and Deed Book 2121,Page 956; Thence leavingthe aforesaidcommon line,with the common lineof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (Tract One)and Deed Book 2121,Page 956,down and with the centerof LittleBuffaloCreek as itmeanders, and continuingwith the conservationeasement area S 32°05'23"W a distanceof 11.57feetto an unmarked point; Thence leavingthe aforesaidcommon line,leavingLittleBuffaloCreek,and continuingwith the conservationeasement area the following(5)coursesand distances: (1)N 88°08'33"W a distanceof 10.00feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner3); (2)N 88°08'33"W a distanceof 213.68feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner4); (3)S 01°23'37"W a distanceof 191.15feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner5); (4)N 88°30'09"W a distanceof 824.90 feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner6); (5)N 00°47'33"W a distanceof 206.55 feetto the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; Beingallof thatarea of landinConservationEasement Area A containinga totalof 3.93Acres,being the same more or less. ConservationEasement Area B: BEGINNING AT A 5/8"REBAR SET WITH A CE CAP (CORNER 7),saidrebarbeinginthe common lineof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractOne)and Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractThree),and havingNorth CarolinaStatePlaneCoordinates(2011)of Northing:670092.80 feetand Easting:2246768.20 feet; Thence leavingthe aforementionedcommon lineand with the conservationeasement areathe 13 6.15.22TP/MTC following(5)coursesand distances: (1)N 08°57'16"E a distanceof 102.72feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner8); (2)N 50°16'36"E a distanceof 157.68feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner9); (3)S 85°54'58"E a distanceof 1106.75feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner10); (4)S 06°13'44"W a distanceof 198.97 feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner11); (5)S 06°13'44"W a distanceof 8.00feetto an unmarked pointina ditch,saidpointbeinginthe common lineof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractOne)and Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractThree); Thence with the aforesaidcommon linethe following(2)coursesand distances: (1)N 86°08'07"W a distanceof 542.74 feetto an unmarked pointina ditch; (2)N 86°08'07"W a distanceof 678.79 feetto the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; Beingallof thatarea of landinConservationEasement Area B containinga totalof 5.71Acres,being the same more or less. The followingconservationeasement areasare locatedoffof Weaver Road,SR 2144,withinthe Beulah Township,Johnston County,North Carolina,and beingon portionsof thatpropertyconveyed to WilliamR.Weaver and Susan W.Ford through Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractThree)of the Johnston County Registerof Deeds (saidRegistrybeingthe repositoryof alldeeds and platsreferenced hereinafter),and beingmore particularlydescribedas follows(allbearingsare gridbearingsand all distancesaregriddistances,with a combined factorof 0.99988830): ConservationEasement Area C: BEGINNING AT A 5/8"REBAR SET WITH A CE CAP (CORNER 7),saidrebarbeinginthe common lineof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractThree)and Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractOne),and havingNorth CarolinaStatePlaneCoordinates(2011)of Northing:670092.80 feetand Easting:2246768.20 feet; Thence with the aforementionedcommon lineand with the conservationeasement area S 86°08'07"E a distanceof 678.79 feetto an unmarked pointina ditch; Thence leavingthe aforesaidcommon line,leavingthe ditch,and continuingwith the conservation easement area the following(6)coursesand distances: (1)S 06°33'16"W a distanceof 12.00feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner12); (2)S 06°33'16"W a distanceof 197.88feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner13); (3)N 85°44'57"W a distanceof 267.29 feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner14); (4)S 09°15'39"W a distanceof 184.31feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner15); (5)-N 86°33'38"W a distanceof 419.46 feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner16); (6)N 08°57'16"E a distanceof 396.01 feetto the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; Beingallof thatarea of landinConservationEasement Area C containinga totalof 5.05Acres,being the same more or less. 14 6.15.22TP/MTC ConservationEasement Area D: BEGINNING AT A 5/8"REBAR SET WITH A CE CAP (CORNER 17),saidrebarbeinginthe common lineof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractThree)and Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractTwo),and havingNorth CarolinaStatePlaneCoordinates(2011)of Northing:669624.65 feetand Easting:2246562.06 feet; Thence with the aforementionedcommon lineand with the conservationeasement area S 04°22'36"E a distanceof 128.95feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a "Kee"cap inthe centerof a ditch,saidrebarbeing at the common cornerof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractThree),Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (Tract Two)and Deed Book 1425,Page 940; Thence leavingthe aforesaidcommon line,with the common lineof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (Tract Three)and Deed Book 1425,Page 940,up and with the centerof the ditch,and continuingwith the conservationeasement area S 88°57'38"W a distanceof 255.60feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a "Kee" cap; Thence leavingthe ditch,continuingwith the aforesaidcommon line,and continuingwith the conservationeasement area N 01°03'22"E a distanceof 207.64feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner44); Thence leavingthe aforementionedcommon lineand continuingwith the conservationeasement area the following(2)coursesand distances: (1)N 89°04'45"E a distanceof 199.12feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner45); (2)S 28°52'49"E a distanceof 88.61feetto the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; Beingallof thatarea of landinConservationEasement Area D containinga totalof 1.14Acres,being the same more or less. The followingconservationeasement area islocatedoffof Weaver Road,SR 2144,withinthe Beulah Township,Johnston County,North Carolina,and beingon a portionof thatpropertyconveyed to WilliamR.Weaver and Susan W.Ford through Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractTwo)of the Johnston County Registerof Deeds (saidRegistrybeingthe repositoryof alldeeds and platsreferenced hereinafter),and beingmore particularlydescribedas follows(allbearingsare gridbearingsand all distancesare griddistances,with a combined factorof 0.99988830): ConservationEasement Area E: BEGINNING.AT A 5/8"REBAR SET WITH A CE CAP (CORNER 17),saidrebarbeinginthe common lineof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractTwo)and Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractThree),and havingNorth CarolinaStatePlaneCoordinates(2011)of Northing:669624.65 feetand Easting:2246562.06 feet; Thence leavingthe aforementionedcommon lineand with the conservationeasement area the following(13)coursesand distances: (1)S 28°52'49"E a distanceof 49.33feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner18); (2)S 42°00'27"E a distanceof 301.65 feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner19); 15 6.15.22TP/MTC (3)S 04°30'25"E a distanceof 125.93feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner20),saidrebar beingat the northeastcornerof a 50 footwide internalcrossing; (4)S 04°30'25"E a distanceof 50.10feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner21),saidrebar beingat the southeastcornerof the aforesaidcrossing; (5)S 08°47'36"W a distanceof 99.87feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner22); (6)S 79°47'14"E a distanceof 55.50feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner23); (7)N 17°07'04"E a distanceof 69.38 feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner24); (8)N 62°22'53"E a distanceof 115.06feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner25); (9)N 41°11'51"E a distanceof 162.11feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner26); (10)N 78°54'56"E a distanceof 148.98feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner27); (11)N 87°51'41"E a distanceof 305.80 feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner28); (12)S 02°35'47"W a distanceof 193.56feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner29); (13)S 02°35'47"W a distanceof 15.00feetto an unmarked pointinthe centerof a ditch; Thence down and with the centerof the ditchand continuingwith the conservationeasement areathe following(3)coursesand distances: (1)N 88°48'01"E a distanceof 24.33feetto an unmarked point; (2)N 82°44'44"E a distanceof 32.94feetto an unmarked point; (3)S 85°56'03"E a distanceof 21.81feetto an unmarked point,saidpointbeingat the intersectionof two ditches; Thence leavingthe aforementionedditch,up and withthe centerof the intersectingditch,and continuingwith the conservationeasement areathe following(10)coursesand distances: (1)S 57°13'43"E a distanceof 41.71 feetto an unmarked point; (2)S 38°17'19"E a distanceof 28.89feetto an unmarked point; (3)S 27°31'44"E a distanceof 35.03feetto an unmarked point; (4)S 06°29'50"E a distanceof 26.63feetto an unmarked point; (5)S 04°19'38"W a distanceof 85.84feetto an unmarked point; (6)S 03°49'52"W a distanceof 50.21feetto an unmarked point; (7)S 06°23'14"W a distanceof 30.25feetto an unmarked point; (8)S 03°37'29"W a distanceof 68.61feetto an unmarked point; (9)S 03°41'20"W a distanceof 29.90feetto an unmarked point; (10)S 89°46'30"W a distanceof 144.70feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner30); Thence leavingthe aforesaidditchand continuingwiththe conservationeasement area the following (2)coursesand distances: (1)S 87°12'43"W a distanceof 718.35feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner31); (2)S 43°05'21"W a distanceof 14.58feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner32),saidrebar beinginthe common lineof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractTwo)and Deed Book 1441,Page 413; Thence with the aforesaidcommon lineand continuingwith the conservationeasement area N 89°55'56"W a distanceof 141.74feetto an existingaxle,saidaxlebeingat the common cornerof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractTwo),Deed Book 1441,Page 413 and Deed Book 1425,Page 940; 16 6.15.22TP/MTC Thence leavingthe aforementionedcommon line,withthe common lineof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractTwo)and Deed Book 1425,Page 940,generallyfollowinga ditch,and continuingwith the conservationeasement area the following(2)coursesand distances: (1)N 04°22'36"W a distanceof 443.12 feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap,saidrebarbeingin the southernlineof a 50 footwide internalcrossing; (2)N 04°22'36"W a distanceof 50.09feetto a mag nailsetina culvert,saidmag nailbeinginthe centerof the aforementionedditchand inthe northernlineof the aforesaidcrossing; Thence continuingwith the aforementionedcommon line,up and with the centerof the ditch,and continuingwith the conservationeasement area N 04°22'36"W a distanceof 268.16feetto a 5/8" rebarsetwith a "Kee"cap,saidrebarbeingat the common cornerof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (Tract Two),Deed Book 1425,Page 940 and Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractThree); Thence leavingthe aforesaidcommon line,withthe common lineof Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (Tract Two)and Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractThree)N 04°22'36"W a distanceof 128.95feetto the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; Beingallof thatarea of landinConservationEasement Area E containinga totalof 12.94Acres,being the same more or less. Beingallof 5 conservationeasement areascontaininga totalof 28.77Acres,beingthe same more or less,accordingto a platof surveyentitled"A ConservationEasement SurveyforWildlandsEngineering, Inc.,LittleRiver-WeaverMitigationBank Parcel",on the propertyof WilliamR.Weaver and Susan W. Ford,dated June 15,2022,Job#2011112-CE.Thisdescriptionof landwas preparedfrom an actual surveyand shown on the aforesaidplatby Kee Mapping and Surveying,PA (License#C-3039)between the datesof 10/28/20 -02/22/22 and under the supervisionof Drew V.Duinkerken,NC PLS (License# L-5010)and shown on a platof surveyas recordedinPlatBook ,Pages|M through |M of the JohnstonCounty Registerof Deeds,to which referenceshould be made fora more complete description. 17 6.15.22TP/MTC RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAll TO: WildlandsEngineering,Inc. 1430 South Mint Street,Suite104 Charlotte,North Carolina28203 Attn:Matt Covington EnlR Tie"6221.00 SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE PERMANENT CONSERVATION EASEMENT ,d THIS SERVATION EASEMENT ("Conservation Easement")made this day of 06Mr ,2022 by and between William R.Weaver and spouse,Rebecca L.Weaver (collectively"Grantor")and Unique Placesto Save,a North Carolinanon-profitcorporation("Grantee"). The designationGrantor and Grantee as used hereinshallincludesaidparties,theirheirs,successors 8 and assigns,and shallincludesingular,plural,masculine,feminineor neuteras requiredby context. L C RECITALS WHEREAS,Grantorowns infeesimplecertainrealpropertysituated,lyingand beinginJohnstonCounty, North Carolina,more particularlyshown on ExhibitA attached hereto and incorporatedherein ("Property")and beinga portionof the Propertyconveyed to the Grantorby deeds as recordedinDeed Book 1441 at Page 413 and in Deed Book 1425 at Page 940 of the Johnston County Registry,North Carolina(Tax ParcelIdentificationNumbers 03PO6041A (264600-68-9215)and 03PO6020 (264600-59- 9330)). WHEREAS,Grantor and Grantee recognizethe conservation,scenic,natural,or aestheticvalueof the Propertyinitsnaturalstate,which includesthe followingnaturalcommunities:unnamed tributariesand · open fieldditchesdraininginto BuffaloCreek.The purpose of thisConservationEasement isto maintain riparianresourcesand other naturalvaluesof approximately7.87 acres,more or less,and beingmore particularlydescribedinExhibitB attachedheretoand incorporatedfullyhereinby reference (the "Conservation Easement Area"),and prevent the use or development of the Conservation Easement Area forany purpose or inany manner thatwould conflictwith the maintenance of itsnatural condition.. WHEREAS,the preservationof the ConservationEasement Area isrequiredby the LittleRiverWeaver 8 Banking instrument("MBl")(DWR #2020-1941v2).The ConservationEasement Area willbe restoredto . 1 4.26.22TP/MTC a naturalvegetatedconditionas providedinand specifiedinLittleRiverWeaver MitigationBank Parcel Bank ParcelDevelopment Package ("BPDP").The LittleRiverWeaver MitigationBank isintendedto be used to compensate for unavoidablebufferimpacts authorizedby permits issuedby the North CarolinaDivisionof Water Resources("NCDWR")and to providemitigationfornutrientoffsetsdue to development (bothexistingand proposed)withinrestrictedareasof the Neuse RiverBasin. WHEREAS,Grantorand Grantee agree thatthird-partyrightsof enforcement shallbe held by Wildlands Holdingslil,LLC (the"Bank Sponsor")and NCDWR,includingany successorentitiesor agencies),and may be exercisedthrough the appropriateenforcement agenciesof the UnitedStatesand the Stateof North Carolina,and thatthese rightsare inadditionto,and do not limitthe enforcement rightsunder the MBI,BPDP,or any permit or certificationissuedby Third-Parties.The Bank Sponsor'srightof enforcement shallterminateupon close-outand finalreleaseof allmitigationcreditsfrom the Little RiverWeaver MitigationBank. NOW,THEREFORE,forand inconsiderationof the covenantsand representationscontainedhereinand for other good and valuableconsideration,the receiptand legalsufficiencyof which is hereby acknowledged,Grantor hereby unconditionallyand irrevocablygrantsand conveys unto Grantee,its heirs,successorsand assigns,foreverand in perpetuitya ConservationEasement of the nature and characterand to the extenthereinafterset forth,over the ConservationEasement Area describedin ExhibitB,togetherwith the rightto preserveand protectthe conservationvaluesthereofas setforth below. Further,for the purpose of providinguninterruptedingressto and egress from the Conservation Easement Area to access Weaver Road (S.R.2144),Grantor grants and conveys unto Grantee,its successorsand assigns,a perpetualnon-exclusiveeasement forvehicularand pedestrianingress,egress, and regressto and from the ConservationEasement Area on,over,and across(1)the Property,(2)any otherright-of-wayappurtenantto the Property,and (3)any other landsowned by Grantor. ARTICLE I. DURATION OF EASEMENT ThisConservationEasement shallbe perpetual.ThisConservationEasement isan easement ingross, runs with the land and isenforceableby Grantee againstGrantor,Grantor'spersonalrepresentatives, heirs,successorsand assigns,lessees,agentsand licensees. ARTICLE II. PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES Any activityon,or use of,the ConservationEasement Area inconsistentwith the purpose of this ConservationEasement is prohibited.The ConservationEasement Area shallbe preserved in its naturalconditionand restrictedfrom any development or otheractivitiesthatwould impairor interfere with the conservationvaluesof the ConservationEasement Area. Without limitingthe generalityof the foregoing,the followingactivitiesand uses are expressly prohibited,restrictedor reservedas indicatedhereunder: 2 4.26.22TP/MTC A.Disturbanceof NaturalFeatures.Any change,disturbance,alterationor impairment of the naturalfeaturesof the ConservationEasement Area or any introductionof non-nativeplantsand/or animalspeciesisprohibited. B.Construction.There shallbe no constructingor placingof any building,mobile home, asphaltor concrete pavement,billboardor other advertisingdisplay,antenna,utilitypole,tower, conduit,line,pier,landing,dock or any othertemporary or permanent structureor facilityon or above the ConservationEasement Area. C.Industrial,Commercial and ResidentialUse.Industrial,residentialand/or commercial activities,includingany rightof passageforsuch purposesare prohibitedinthe ConservationEasement Area. D.Agricultural,Grazingand HorticulturalUse.Agricultural,grazing,animal husbandry,and horticulturaluse of the ConservationEasement Area are prohibited. E.Vegetation.There shallbe no removal,burning,destruction,harming,cuttingor mowing of trees,shrubs,or othervegetationon the ConservationEasement Area exceptas providedinthe MBI and BPDP.Mowing of invasiveand herbaceous vegetationfor purposes of enhancing planted or volunteertreesand shrubsapproved inthe MBI and BPDP isallowableonce a yearforno more than five consecutiveyearsfrom the date on page 1 of thisConservationEasement,except where mowing will negativelyimpact vegetationor disturbsoils.Mowing activitiesshallonly be performed by the Bank Sponsor and shallnot violateany partof item M of Articlell. F.Roads and Trails.There shallbe no constructionof roads,trailsor walkways on the ConservationEasement Area;nor enlargementor modificationto existingroads,trailsor walkways. G.Signage.No signsshallbe permittedon or over the ConservationEasement Area,except the postingof no trespassingsigns,signsidentifyingthe conservationvalues of the Conservation Easement Area,signs givingdirectionsor proscribingrules and regulationsfor the use of the ConservationEasement Area and/or signs identifyingthe Grantor as owner of the Conservation Easement Area. H.Dumping or Storage.Dumping or storageof soil,trash,ashes,garbage,waste,abandoned vehicles,appliances,machinery or hazardoussubstances,or toxicor hazardouswaste,or any placement of underground or aboveground storagetanksor othermaterialson the ConservationEasement Area is prohibited. I.Excavation,Dredging or Mineral Use.There shallbe no grading,filling,excavation, dredging,mining or drilling;no removal of topsoil,sand,gravel,rock,peat,mineralsor othermaterials, and no change inthe topography of the landinany manner on the ConservationEasement Area. L Water Qualityand Drainage Pattern.There shallbe no diking,draining,dredging, channeling,filling,leveling,pumping,impounding or relatedactivities,or alteringor tampering with water controlstructuresor devices,or disruptionor alterationof the restored,enhanced,or created 3 4.26.22TP/MTC drainage patterns.In addition,divertingor causing or permittingthe diversionof surfaceor underground water into,withinor out of the ConservationEasement Area by any means,removal of wetlands,pollutingor dischargingintowaters,springs,seeps,or wetlands,or use of pesticideor biocides isprohibited. K.Development Rights.No development rightsthathave been encumbered or extinguished by thisConservationEasement shallbe transferredpursuant to a transferabledevelopment rights scheme or clusterdevelopment arrangement or otherwise. L.Subdivision.The Grantorand Grantee agreethatthe ConservationEasement Area currently consistsof two land areastotalingapproximately7.87 acreswithinthe Property.The Grantor may not furthersubdividethe ConservationEasement Area,exceptwiththe priorwrittenconsentofthe Grantee. IfGrantee grantspermissionforGrantorto furthersubdivideany portionof the ConservationEasement Area,with appropriatepermissionfrom Grantee,Grantormust providethe Grantee the name,address, and telephone number of new owner(s)of allpropertywithinthe ConservationEasement Area,if differentfrom Grantor.No subdivisionof the ConservationEasement Area shalllimitthe rightof ingress and egressover and acrossthe Propertyforthe purposessetforthherein.Further,inthe event of any subdivisionof the Property(whether insideor outsideof the ConservationEasement Area)provision shallbe made to preservenot only Grantee'sperpetualrightsof accessto the ConservationEasement Area,as definedherein,but alsoGrantee'srightof perpetualaccessto any conservationeasements on propertiesadjacentto the Propertywhich form a partof or are includedinthe MBI and/or the BPDP or as otherwiseacknowledged.Creationof a condominium or any de factodivisionof the Conservation Easement Area isprohibited.Lotlineadjustmentsor lotconsolidationwithoutthe priorwrittenconsent of the Grantee isprohibited.The Grantormay convey undividedinterestsinthe ConservationEasement Area.The Grantorshallnotifythe Grantee immediatelyof the name,address,and telephonenumber of any granteeof an undividedinterestinany propertywithinthe ConservationEasement Area. M.Vehicles.The operation of mechanized vehicles,including,but not limitedto, motorcycles,dirtbikes,all-terrainvehicles,carsand trucksisprohibited,otherthan fortemporary access forpurposesof maintainingthe ConservationEasement Area duringthe five-yearmonitoringperiodas describedinthe MBI and/or BPDP. N.Other Prohibitions.Any other use of,or activityon,the ConservationEasement Area which is or may become inconsistentwith the purposes of this grant,the preservationof the ConservationEasement Area substantiallyinitsnaturalcondition,or the protectionof itsenvironmental systems,isprohibited. ARTICLE Ill GRANTOR'S RESEVERED RIGHTS The Grantorexpresslyreservesforhimself,hispersonalrepresentatives,heirs,successorsor assigns,the rightto continuethe use of the ConservationEasement Area forallpurposes not inconsistentwith this ConservationEasement,including,but not limitedto,the rightto quietenjoyment of the Conservation Easement Area,the rightsof ingressand egress,the rightto hunt,fish,and hikeon the Conservation Easement Area,the rightto sell,transfer,giftor otherwiseconvey the ConservationEasement Area,in 4 4.26.22TP/MTC whole or inpartas providedinArticle11,ParagraphL,providedsuch sale,transferor giftconveyance is subjectto the terms of,and shallspecificallyreference,thisConservationEasement. Notwithstandingthe foregoingRestrictions,Grantor reservesforGrantor,successorsand assigns,and the Bank Sponsor,the rightto constructa nutrientoffsetand riparianbuffermitigationbank withinthe ConservationEasement Area,inaccordancewith the MBI and BPDP. ARTICLE IV. GRANTEE'S RIGHTS The Grantee or itsauthorizedrepresentatives,successorsand assigns,the Bank Sponsor and NCDWR, shallhave the rightto enterthe Propertyand ConservationEasement Area at allreasonabletimesfor the purpose of inspectingsaidpropertyto determine ifthe Grantor,or hispersonalrepresentatives, heirs,successors,or assigns,iscomplyingwith the terms,conditions,restrictions,and purposesof this ConservationEasement.The Grantee shallalsohave the rightto enterand go upon the Propertyand the ConservationEasement Area for purposes of making scientificor educationalobservationsand studies,and takingsamples.The easement rightsgrantedhereindo not includepublicaccessrights. ARTICLE V ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES A.To accomplishthe purposesof thisConservationEasement,Grantee isallowedto prevent any activityon or use of the ConservationEasement Area thatisinconsistentwith the purposesof this ConservationEasement and to requirethe restorationof such areas or featuresof the Conservation Easement Area that may be damaged by such activityor use.Upon aríybreach of the terms of this ConservationEasement by Grantorthatcomes to the attentionof the Grantee,the Grantee shallnotify the Grantor inwritingof such breach.The Grantorshallhave 30 days afterreceiptof such noticeto correctthe conditionsconstitutingsuch breach.Ifthe breach remains uncured after30 days,the Grantee may enforcethisConservationEasement by appropriatelegalproceedingsincludingdamages, injunctiveand other relief.Notwithstandingthe foregoing,the Grantee reservesthe immediate right, without notice,to obtain a temporary restrainingorder,injunctiveor other appropriatereliefifthe breachof the term of thisConservationEasement isor would irreversiblyorotherwisemateriallyimpair the benefitsto be derivedfrom thisConservationEasement.The Grantor and Grantee acknowledge thatunder such circumstancesdamage to the Grantee would be irreparableand remedies at law willbe inadequate.The rightsand remedies of the Grantee providedhereunder shallbe inadditionto,and not in lieuof,allother rightsand remedies availableto Grantee inconnectionwith thisConservation Easement.The costsof a breach,correctionor restoration,includingthe Grantee'sexpenses,court costs,and attorneys'fees,shallbe paid by Grantor,providedGrantorisdetermined to be responsible forthe breach.The Bank Sponsor and NCDWR shallhave the same rightto enforcethe terms and conditionsof the ConservationEasement as the Grantee. B.No failureon the partof the Grantee to enforceany covenant or provisionhereofshall dischargeor invalidatesuch covenantor any othercovenant,condition,or provisionhereofor affectthe rightto Grantee to enforcethe same inthe event of a subsequent breach or default. s 4.26.22TP/MTC C.NothingcontainedinthisConservationEasement shallbe construedto entitleGranteeto bringany actionagainstGrantorforany injuryor change inthe ConservationEasement Area resulting from causes beyond the Grantor'scontrol,including,without limitation,fire,flood,storm,war,actsof God or thirdparties,exceptGrantor'slesseesor invitees;or from any prudentactiontaken ingood faith by Grantorunder emergency conditionsto prevent,abate,or mitigatesignificantinjuryto life,damage to ConservationEasement Area or harm to the ConservationEasement Area resultingfrom such causes. ARTICLE VI MISCELLANEOUS A.Warranty.Grantorwarrants,covenantsand representsthat itowns the Propertyin fee simple,and thatGrantoreitherowns allinterestsinthe Propertywhich may be impairedby the granting of thisConservationEasement or thatthereare no outstandingmortgages,tax liens,encumbrances,or other interestsin the Propertywhich have not been expresslysubordinatedto thisConservation Easement.Grantor furtherwarrants that Grantee shallhave the use of and enjoy allthe benefits derivedfrom and arisingout of thisConservationEasement,and thatGrantorwillwarrant and defend titleto the Propertyagainstthe claimsof allpersons. B.Subsequent Transfers.The Grantor agreesto incorporatethe terms of thisConservation Easement in any deed or other legalinstrumentthattransfersany interestin allor a portionof the ConservationEasement Area.The Grantor agreesto providewrittennoticeto the Grantee of such transferat leastthirty(30)days priorto the date of the transfer.The Grantorand Grantee agree that the terms of thisConservationEasement shallsurviveany merger of the fee and easement interestsin the ConservationEasement Area or any portionthereof and shallnot be amended,modified or terminatedwithoutthe priorwrittenconsentand approvalof NCDWR. C.Assignment.The partiesrecognizeand agree that the benefitsof thisConservation Easement are ingrossand assignableprovided,however thatthe Grantee hereby covenantsand agrees, that in the event ittransfersor assignsthisConservationEasement,the organizationreceivingthe interestwillbe a qualifiedholderunder N.C.Gen.Stat.§121-34 et seq.and §170(h)of the Internal Revenue Code,and the Grantee furthercovenants and agrees that the terms of the transferor assignment willbe such thatthe transfereeor assigneewillbe requiredto continuein perpetuitythe conservationpurposes describedinthisConservationEasement. D.EntireAgreement and Severability.This MBI,BPDP and thisinstrumentset forththe entireagreement of the partieswith respectto the ConservationEasement and supersedes allprior discussions,negotiations,understandingsor agreements relatingto the ConservationEasement.Ifany provisionisfound to be voidor unenforceableby a courtof competent jurisdiction,the remaindershall continueinfullforceand effect. E.Obligationsof Ownership.Grantor isresponsiblefor any realestatetaxes,assessments, fees,or charges leviedupon the Property.Grantor shallkeep the Propertyfreeof any liensor other encumbrances for obligationsincurredby Grantor.Grantee shallnot be responsiblefor any costsor liabilityof any kind relatedto the ownership,operation,insurance,upkeep,or maintenance of the Property,exceptas expresslyprovidedherein.Nothinghereinshallrelievethe Grantorof the obligation 6 4.26.22TP/MTC to comply with federal,stateor locallaws,regulationsand permitsthatmay applyto the exerciseof the Reserved Rights. F.Extinguishment.Inthe event thatchanged conditionsrenderimpossiblethe continueduse of the ConservationEasement Area forthe conservationpurposes,thisConservationEasement may only be extinguished,inwhole or inpart,by judicialproceeding. G.Eminent Domain.Whenever allor partof the ConservationEasement Area istaken inthe exerciseof eminent domain so as to substantiallyabrogatethe Restrictionsimposed by thisConservation Easement,Grantor and Grantee shalljoininappropriateactionsat the time of such takingto recover the fullvalueof the taking,and allincidentaland directdamages due to the taking. H.Proceeds.This ConservationEasement constitutesa realpropertyinterestimmediately vested in Grantee.In the event that allor a portionof thisConservationEasement Area issold, exchanged,or involuntarilyconvertedfollowingan extinguishmentor the exerciseof eminent domain, Grantee shallbe entitledto the fairmarket valueof thisConservationEasement.The partiesstipulate that the fairmarket value of thisConservationEasement shallbe determined by multiplyingthe fair market valueof the ConservationEasement Area unencumbered by thisConservationEasement (minus any increaseinvalueafterthe date of thisgrantattributableto improvements)by the ratioof the value of thiseasement at the time of thisgrantto the value of the ConservationEasement Area (without deductionforthe valueof thisConservationEasement)at the time of thisgrant.The valuesat the time ofthisgrantshallbe the valuesused,or which would have been used,to calculateadeductionforfederal income tax purposes,pursuant to Section170(h)of the InternalRevenue Code (whether eligibleor ineligibleforsuch a deduction).Grantee shalluse itsshareof the proceedsina manner consistentwith the purposes of thisConservationEasement,which,as statedabove,includethe maintenance and preservationof ripariannaturalresourcesinNorth Carolinaor othergeographieswithinNorth America. I.Notification.Any notice,requestforapproval,or other communication requiredunder this ConservationEasement shallbe sent by registeredor certifiedmail,postage prepaid,to the following addresses(orsuch addressas may be hereafterspecifiedby noticepursuantto thisparagraph): To Grantor: Unique Placesto Save Attn:MichaelScisco PO Box 1183 Chapel Hill,NC 27514 To Grantee: WilliamWeaver and Susan Ford c/o Susan Ford 888 Weaver Road Kenly,NC 27542-9272 7 4.26.22TP/MTC To NCDWR: NCDENR -Divisionof Water Resources 401 &BufferPermittingUnit Attn:NutrientOffsetBankingCoordinator 1650 MailServiceCenter Raleigh,NC 27699-1650 J.Failureof Grantee.Ifat any time Grantee isunable or failsto enforcethisConservation Easement,or ifGrantee ceasesto be a qualifiedgrantee,and ifwithina reasonableperiodof time after the occurrenceof one oftheseeventsGranteefailsto make an assignmentpursuantto thisConservation Easement,then the Grantee'sinterestshallbecome vestedinanotherqualifiedgranteeupon approval by the NCDWR and inaccordancewith an appropriateproceedingina courtof competent jurisdiction. K.Amendment.ThisConservationEasement may be amended,but onlyinwritingsignedby allpartieshereto,and providedsuch amendment does not affectthe qualificationofthisConservation Easement or the statusofthe Grantee under any applicablelaws,and isconsistentwiththe conservation purposesof thisgrant. L.PresentConditionof the ConservationEasement Area. a.Bank ParcelDevelopment Plan.The wetlands,scenic,resource,environmental,and other natural characteristicsof the Conservation Easement Area,and its current use and state of improvement,are describedin Section2 of the BPDP,dated April,2022,prepared by Grantee and acknowledged by the Grantor and Grantee to be complete and accurateas of the date hereof.Both Grantorand Grantee have copiesof the BPDP.Itwillbe used by the partiesto assurethatany future changes in the use of the ConservationEasement Area willbe consistentwith the terms of this ConservationEasement.However,thisreportisnot intendedto precludethe use of otherevidenceto establishthe presentconditionof the ConservationEasement Area ifthereisa controversyover itsuse. b.BaselineDocumentation Report.The characteristicsofthe ConservationEasement Area and the statusof improvements and development shallbe describedin a BaselineDocumentation Report (the"Baseline")prepared by the Grantee with the cooperationof the Grantor.The Baselineshallbe acknowledged by the Grantee and the Grantor to be complete and accurateupon completionof the mitigationactivitiesconducted in the ConservationEasement Area (closeout date of the mitigation project).Both the Grantee and the Grantorwillhave copiesofthe Baseline,and a copy willbe retained inthe Grantee'sfiles.The Baselinewillbe used by the Grantee to assurethatany futurechanges in the use or conditionof the ConservationEasement Area willbe consistentwith the terms of this ConservationEasement. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said rightsand easements perpetuallyunto Grantee for the aforesaid purposes. signaturestofollow] 8 4.26.22TP/MTC IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,the Grantorhas hereunto sethishand and seal,the day and year firstabove written. GRANTOR: WilliamR.Weaver AL) Rebecca L.Weaver NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF Tobn&boft I,NAihA b.6hNe_nó ,a Notary Publicin and forthe County and Stateaforesaid,do hereby certifythatWilliamR.Weaver and Rebecca L Weaver,Grantor,personallyappeared beforeme thisday and acknowledged the executionof the foregoinginstrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal thisthe 3 day of Ocádoer ,2022. ,,,oineer,,,,, (SLtam )Notary Public My commission expires: 9 4.26.22TP/MTC INTESTIMONY WHEREOF,theGranteehas hereuntosethishand and seal,the day and yearfirstabove written. GRANTEE: UNIQUE PLACES TO SAVE By:(SEAL) Name: Date:Ö NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF 0%3 I,Â}{À\¶h(,OS\/Ü ,a NotaryPublicin and forthe County and Stateaforesaid,do herebycertifythat 7t PUhf r ,personallyappearedbeforeme thisday and acknowledged thathe is (½0yd ONttfh(ofWliqV(d(SLf/de AVt a non-profitcorporation,and thathe, as M(v tk Q,VfCW ,beingauthorizedto do so,executedthe foregoingon behalfof the corporation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereuntoset my hand and NotarySealthisthe day of 7\/\y ,2012 (Stampor Seal)NotaryPublic My commissionexpires:atale Davis NotaryPublic DurhamCounty (O 2.0 1 6NorthCarolinaMCommissionExpires1019/2026 10 EXHIBITA Parcels ProjectParcels 264600-59-9330 264600-68-9215 Thismapisnotacertifiedsurvey andhasnotbeenreviewedbya localgovernmentagencyfor compliancewithanyapplicable landdevelopmentregulationand hasnotbeenreviewedfor compliancewithrecording requirementsforplats. ExhibitA-Property W I L D L A N D S LittleRiverWeaverMitigationBankParcel EN G |N EERIN G 0 250 500Feet CoxPond,O'BerryRoad,and I i i i I LittleRiverWeaverMitigationBank NeuseRiverBasin(03020201) JohnstonCounty,NC 11 4.26.22TP/MTC EXHIBITB The followingconservationeasement area islocatedoffof Weaver Road,SR 2144,withinthe Beulah Township,Johnston County,North Carolina,and beingon a portionof thatpropertyconveyed to WilliamR.Weaver and wife,Rebecca L Weaver through Deed Book 1441,Page 413 of the Johnston County Registerof Deeds (saidRegistrybeingthe repositoryof alldeeds and platsreferenced hereinafter),and beingmore particularlydescribedas follows(allbearingsare gridbearingsand all distancesare griddistances,with a combined factorof 0.99988830): ConservationEasement Area F: BEGINNING AT A 5/8"REBAR SET WITH A CE CAP (CORNER 32),saidrebarbeinginthe common lineof Deed Book 1441,Page 413 and Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractTwo),and havingNorth Carolina StatePlaneCoordinates(2011)of Northing:668736.75 feetand Easting:2246771.75 feet; Thence leavingthe aforementionedcommon lineand with the conservationeasement area the following(5)coursesand distances: (1)S 43°05'21"W a distanceof 269.73feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner33); (2)S 39°28'00"W a distanceof 271.19 feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner34); (3)S 62°13'05"W a distanceof 134.62feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner35); (4)N 20°37'49"W a distanceof 203.35feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner36); (5)N 20°37'49"W a distanceof 6.00feetto an unmarked pointinthe centerof a ditch; Thence down and with the centerof the ditchand continuingwith the conservationeasement areathe following(8)coursesand distances: (1)N 67°24'48"E a distanceof 60.13feetto an unmarked point; (2)N 53°12'27"E a distanceof 18.07feetto an unmarked point; (3)N 37°47'07"E a distanceof 42.28 feetto an unmarked point; (4)N 36°36'17"E a distanceof 41.03feetto an unmarked point; (5)N 38°38'13"E a distanceof 54.11feetto an unmarked point; (6)N 39°52'04"E a distanceof 62.40feetto an unmarked point; (7)N 41°52'28"E a distanceof 55.80feetto an unmarked point; (8)N 39°34'37"E a distanceof 53.86feetto an unmarked point,saidpointbeinginthe common lineof Deed Book 1441,Page 413 and Deed Book 1425,Page 940; Thence with the aforesaidcommon line,leavingthe ditch,and continuingwith the conservation easement area S 89°55'56"E a distanceof 142.05feetto an existingaxle,saidaxlebeingat the common cornerof Deed Book 1441,Page 413,Deed Book 1425,Page 940 and Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractTwo); Thence leavingthe aforementionedcommon line,with the common lineof Deed Book 1441,Page 413 and Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractTwo),and continuingwith the conservationeasement area S 89°55'56"E a distanceof 141.74feetto the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; 12 4.26.22TP/MTC Beingallof thatarea of landinConservationEasement Area F containinga totalof 2.50Acres,being the same more or less. The followingconservationeasement area islocatedoffof Weaver Road,SR 2144,withinthe Beulah Township,Johnston County,North Carolina,and beingon a portionof thatpropertyconveyed to WilliamR.Weaver and wife,Rebecca L Weaver through Deed Book 1425,Page 940 of the Johnston County Registerof Deeds (saidRegistrybeingthe repositoryof alldeeds and platsreferenced hereinafter),and beingmore particularlydescribedas follows(allbearingsare gridbearingsand all distancesare griddistances,with a combined factorof 0.99988830): ConservationEasement Area G: BEGINNING AT A 5/8"REBAR SET WITH A CE CAP (CORNER 44),saidrebarbeinginthe common lineof Deed Book 1425,Page 940 and Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractThree),and havingNorth Carolina StatePlaneCoordinates(2011)of Northing:669699.04 feetand Easting:2246320.16 feet; Thence with the aforementionedcommon lineand with the conservationeasement area S 01°03'22" W a distanceof 207.64 feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a "Kee"cap inthe centerof a ditch; Thence continuingwith the aforesaidcommon line,down and with the centerof the ditch,and continuingwith the conservationeasement area N 88°57'38"E a distanceof 255.60 feetto a 5/8" rebarsetwith a "Kee"cap,saidrebarbeingat the common cornerof Deed Book 1425,Page 940,Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractThree)and Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractTwo); Thence leavingthe aforementionedcommon line,continuingwith the centerof the ditch,with the common lineof Deed Book 1425,Page 940 and Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractTwo),and continuing with the conservationeasement area S 04°22'36"E a distanceof 268.16 feetto a mag nailsetina culvert,saidmag nailbeinginthe northernlineof a 50 footwide internalcrossing; Thence continuingwith the aforesaidcommon line,generallyfollowingthe ditch,and continuingwith the conservationeasement area the following(2)coursesand distances: (1)S 04°22'36"E a distanceof 50.09feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap,saidrebarbeinginthe southernlineof the aforementionedcrossing; (2)S 04°22'36"E a distanceof 443.12 feetto an existingaxle,saidaxlebeingat the common cornerof Deed Book 1425,Page 940,Deed Book 4633,Page 355 (TractTwo)and Deed Book 1441, Page 413; Thence leavingthe aforementionedcommon line,with the common lineof Deed Book 1425,Page 940 and Deed Book 1441,Page 413,and continuingwiththe conservationeasement area N 89°55'56"W a distanceof 142.05 feetto an unmarked pointinthe centerof a ditch; Thence leavingthe aforesaidcommon line,down and with the centerof the ditch,and continuingwith the conservationeasement area the following(3)coursesand distances: 13 4.26.22TP/MTC (1)N 43°21'18"E a distanceof 39.21feetto an unmarked point; (2)N 48°04'09"E a distanceof 41.00feetto an unmarked point; (3)N 43°32'30"E a distanceof 87.11feetto an unmarked point; Thence leavingthe ditchand continuingwith the conservationeasement area the following(8)courses and distances: (1)N 04°06'23"W a distanceof 5.00feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner37); (2)N 04°06'23"W a distanceof 318.23feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner38),said rebarbeingat the southwest cornerof a 50 footwide internalcrossing; (3)N 04°06'23"W a distanceof 50.08feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner39),saidrebar beingat the northwestcornerof the aforesaidcrossing; (4)S 89°08'13"W a distanceof 192.65feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner40); (5)N 03°06'09"W a distanceof 60.27feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner41); (6)S 89°13'47"W a distanceof 433.60 feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner42); (7)N 00°00'04"W a distanceof 413.14 feetto a 5/8"rebarsetwith a CE cap (Corner43); (8)N 89°04'45"E a distanceof 371.02 feetto the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; Beingallof thatarea of landinConservationEasement Area G containinga totalof 5.37Acres,being the same more or less. Beingallof 2 conservationeasement areascontaininga totalof 7.87Acres,beingthe same more or less,accordingto a platof surveyentitled"A ConservationEasement SurveyforWildlandsEngineering, Inc.,LittleRiver-WeaverMitigationBank Parcel",on the propertyof WilliamR.Weaver and wife, Rebecca L.Weaver,dated June 15,2022,Job#2011112-CE.Thisdescriptionof landwas preparedfrom an actualsurveyand shown on the aforesaidplatby Kee Mapping and Surveying,PA (License#C-3039) between the datesof 10/28/20-02/22/22 and under the supervisionof Drew V.Duinkerken,NC PLS (License#L-5010)and shown on a platof surveyas recordedinPlatBook ,Pages through of the JohnstonCounty Registerof Deeds,to which referenceshouldbe made fora more complete description. 14 4.26.22TP/MTC APPENDIX E. Overview Photographs Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Appendix E: Overview Photographs Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Appendix E: Overview Photographs Construction Photographs Little River - Weaver Mitigation Bank Parcel Appendix E: Overview Photographs UT1 Culvert Removed (1/16/2023) Ditch C Bank Stabilization (1/16/2023) Soil Stabilization Upslope of Ditch C (1/16/2023)