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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Natural Heritage Program
Governor Roy Cooper Secretary Susi H Hamilton
NCNHDE-6290
June 19, 2018
Patrick Breedlove
NCDOT-Division 14
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
RE: Macon County- B9; 1713P.14.R.158
Dear Patrick Breedlove:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information
about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. These
results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that have been
documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these records suggests that
these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area if suitable habitat exists. Tables of
natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile radius of the project area, if any, are also
included in this report.
If a Federally-listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one-mile radius of the
project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)for guidance.
Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation planning, project
review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory decisions.
Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the
NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP
data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund easement, or an
occurrence of a Federally-listed species is documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance, please
contact Rodney A. Butler at rod ney.butler&ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
MAILING ADDRESS Telephone: [phone] LOCATION-
1651 Mail Service Center www.ncnhp.org 121 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-1651 Raleigh,NC 27603

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Macon County - 139
Project No. 17BP.14.R.158
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Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State
Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
Date Rank
Freshwater Fish 19282 Clinostomus sp. 1 Smoky Dace 2016-05-31 E 3-Medium Species of Special G5T3Q S2
Concern Concern
Natural 17234 Montane Oak--Hickory --- 2010 B? 3-Medium --- --- G3 S3
Community Forest (Basic Subtype)
Natural 2276 Rich Cove Forest --- 2010 AB 2-High --- --- G3G4 S3
Community (Montane Rich Subtype)
Vascular Plant 15260 Frasera caroliniensis Columbo 1994-05-22 A 3-Medium --- Significantly G5 S2S3
Rare Peripheral
Vascular Plant 1866 Hydrastis canadensis Goldenseal 2012-08 A 3-Medium --- Significantly G3G4 S3
Rare Other
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
Moore Knob R2 (Very High) C4 (Moderate)
LTN/Cullasaja River/Ellijay Creek Aquatic Habitat R2 (Very High) C3 (High)
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Nantahala National Forest- Nantahala Ranger District US Forest Service Federal
NOTE: If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for additional information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve(DNP), Registered Natural
Heritage Area(RHA),or Federally-listed species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project.
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help.Data query generated on June 19,2018;source: NCNHP,Q2 April 2018. Please resubmit your
information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Macon County - 139
Project No. 17BP.14.R.158
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Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State
Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
Date Rank
Crustacean 11139 Cambarus georgiae Little Tennessee Crayfish 2009-07-08 E 3-Medium Species of Special G2G3 S2
Concern Concern
Dragonfly or 33445 Calopteryx amata Superb Jewelwing 2004-Pre H? 5-Very --- Significantly G4 S1S2
Damselfly Low Rare
Freshwater Fish 19282 Clinostomus sp. 1 Smoky Dace 2016-05-31 E 3-Medium Species of Special G5T3Q S2
Concern Concern
Natural 17234 Montane Oak--Hickory --- 2010 B? 3-Medium --- --- G3 S3
Community Forest (Basic Subtype)
Natural 29082 Rich Cove Forest --- 2009-08-13 B 3-Medium --- --- G3G4 S3
Community (Montane Rich Subtype)
Natural 2276 Rich Cove Forest --- 2010 AB 2-High --- --- G3G4 S3
Community (Montane Rich Subtype)
Vascular Plant 17249 Carex hitchcockiana Hitchcock's Sedge 1996-07-12 B 3-Medium --- Special G5 S1
Concern
Vulnerable
Vascular Plant 19905 Carex purpurifera Purple Sedge 1996-07-12 A 3-Medium --- Special G4? S3
Concern
Vulnerable
Vascular Plant 18935 Frasera caroliniensis Columbo 1947-05-31 H 3-Medium --- Significantly G5 S2S3
Rare Peripheral
Vascular Plant 28057 Frasera caroliniensis Columbo 2009-08-19 B 3-Medium --- Significantly G5 S2S3
Rare Peripheral
Vascular Plant 15260 Frasera caroliniensis Columbo 1994-05-22 A 3-Medium --- Significantly G5 S2S3
Rare Peripheral
Vascular Plant 9551 Gentianopsis crinita Fringed Gentian 1968-Pre H 5-Very --- Threatened G5 S1
Low
Vascular Plant 23934 Hackelia virginiana Virginia Stickseed 1968-Pre H 5-Very --- Significantly G5 S2
Low Rare Peripheral
Vascular Plant 1866 Hydrastis canadensis Goldenseal 2012-08 A 3-Medium --- Significantly G3G4 S3
Rare Other
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Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Nam Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State
Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
Date Rank
Vascular Plant 29918 Smilax hugeri Huger's Carrion-flower 1996-07-12 E 2-High --- Significantly G4 S3
Rare Peripheral
Vascular Plant 28068 Smilax hugeri Huger's Carrion-flower 2009-08-19 B 1-Very --- Significantly G4 S3
High Rare Peripheral
Vascular Plant 28083 Viola appalachiensis Appalachian Violet 2009-08-19 B 2-High --- Special G4 S2
Concern
Vulnerable
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
Moore Knob R2 (Very High) C4 (Moderate)
Corbin Knob R2 (Very High) C3 (High)
Little Rocky Mountain R5 (General) C4 (Moderate)
LTN/Cullasaja River/Ellijay Creek Aquatic Habitat R2 (Very High) C3 (High)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Nantahala National Forest- Nantahala Ranger District US Forest Service Federal
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https:Hncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help.Data query generated on June 19,2018;source: NCNHP,Q2 April 2018. Please resubmit your
information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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