Eagle Crest CD02 CD03 Protected Species Review.pdf

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August 15, 2022
Sound Timber Management LLC
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Raleigh, NC 27603
Attn: H. Glenn Bagwell, Jr., Manager
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RE: Threatened & Endangered Species Habitat Assessment
Eagle Crest CD02 & CD03
Wake County, NC
Terracon Project No. 70227352
Mr. Bagwell:
Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) has completed the Threatened & Endangered Species
Habitat Assessment for the approximately 116-acre CD02 & CD03 portion of the Eagle Crest
property located in Wake County, North Carolina (Exhibits la/lb). Limits of this assessment
were provided to Terracon by DO and the tasks performed were completed for that portion
of the property only.
Endangered Species Act Listed Species
Species with the federal classifications of Endangered (E) or Threatened (T) are protected
under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.). Species officially Proposed (P) for such listing are not protected under the ESA, but
are recommended for inclusion in evaluations based on potential for status to be upgraded to
official listing as E or T. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) online Information for
Planning and Consultation (IPaC) system indicates that six (6) species, listed as either T or
E, are recommended for project consideration based on the project's location in Wake County.
A brief habitat description for each species is below:
Red-cockaded woodpecker - Longleaf pines (Pinus palustris) are most preferred, but other
species of southern pine are also acceptable. Cavities are excavated in mature pines, generally
more than 80 years old. The older pines favored by red-cockaded woodpeckers often suffer
from a fungus called red heart disease which attacks the center of the trunk and causes the
inner wood - the heartwood - to become soft. Cavity excavation takes one to six years. The
aggregate of cavity trees is called a cluster and may include one to 20, or more, cavity trees
on 3 to 60 acres. The average cluster is about 10 acres. Cavity trees that are being actively
used have numerous, small resin wells which exude sap.

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Carolina madtom - The species occurs in riffles, runs, and pools in medium to large streams
and rivers. Ideally, it inhabits fresh waters with continuous, year-round flow and moderate
gradient in both the Piedmont and Coastal Plain physiographic regions. Optimal substrate
for the Carolina madtom is predominantly silt-free, stable, gravel and cobble bottom
habitat, and it must have cover for nest sites, including under rocks, bark, relic mussel
shells, and even cans and bottles.
Neuse River waterdoa - The Neuse River waterdog specific habitat characteristics include low
to moderate gradient streams and low current velocity. It is a fully aquatic salamander, never
leaving the water. It lacks lungs, getting oxygen from the water via external gills and needs
clean, flowing water with high dissolved oxygen concentrations. The species dwells in streams
wider than 15 meters but has been found in smaller creeks. The species thrives in cold water
and is much more active in colder seasons and when water is near freezing. Researchers have
documented activity decreasing after the water temperature rises above 18°C. waterdogs
spend about 85% of the time under large granite rocks or in burrows. In early spring they
move into leaf beds over mud banks on the low-energy sides of riffles and where leaves were
intact or only slightly decomposed and many small critters are in the leaf litter.
Atlantic pgtoe - The preferred habitat of the Atlantic pigtoe is coarse sand and gravel, and
rarely in silt and detritus. Historically, the best populations existed in small creeks to larger
rivers with excellent water quality, where flows were sufficient to maintain clean, silt-free
substrates.
Dwarf wedgemussel - This mussel species lives on sand, firm muddy sand, firm clay, and
gravel bottoms in creeks and rivers of varying sizes with a slow to moderate current. To
survive, they need a silt-free, stable streambed and well oxygenated water free of pollutants.
Michaux's sumac - Michaux's sumac grows in sandy or rocky open woods in association with
basic soils. Apparently, this plant survives best in areas where some form of disturbance has
provided an open area. Several populations in North Carolina are on highway rights-of way,
roadsides, or on the edges of artificially maintained clearings.
Habitat Assessment
Terracon biologists conducted a site reconnaissance on August 8, 2022 to determine if the
study area contains areas of potential habitat capable of supporting these federally threatened
and endangered species identified above. During the site reconnaissance, terrestrial and
aquatic communities and habitats were observed and noted. The site is comprised primarily
of forested woodlands characterized by mixed pines and hardwood species. Several forested
wetlands occur in the study area along several with man-made impoundments and four
tributaries; two of which are perennial and two are intermittent. Representative photographs
were taken at various locations and are provided herein. The photo locations are depicted on
the attached exhibits. Table 1 below summarizes the results of this habitat assessment.
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Table 1: USFWS S ecies List for Wake Count
Federal Potential Recommendations
Class Listed Species Status Habitat
Present
Red-Cockaded
Birds woodpecker Endangered No NA
(Picoides borealis)
Amphibians Neuse River waterdog Threatened No NA
(Necturus lewisi)
Fishes Carolina madtom Endangered No NA
(Noturus furiosus)
Clams Atlantic pigtoe Threatened Possible Surveys may be
(Fusconaia masoni) (T1) required
Dwarf wedgemussel
Clams (Alasmidonta Endangered Possible Surveys may be
(T1) required
heterodon)
Yes Survey completed
Plants Michaux's sumac Endangered (roadsides by Terracon; no
(Rhus michauxii) & natural evidence of this
openings) species found
A North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database query was generated in August
2022 to determine if any of these species have been documented inside of or within 1.0 mile
of the study area. NCNHP does not report any of these federal threatened or endangered
species inside of or within one mile of the study area. Additionally, no areas of critical habitat
are reported by NCNHP as being in the project vicinity.
Existing roadsides and other natural and man-made openings inside the limits of the project
site provide potential habitat for Michaux's sumac. Terracon biologists conducted species
specific surveys for Michaux's sumac during the field effort for this protected species habitat
review. No evidence of this species was identified.
The perennial stream along the northern boundary (T1) possesses some elements that may
provide potential habitat for Atlantic pigtoe and dwarf wedgemussel. Surveys for these
two mussel species may be warranted if there is the potential for direct or indirect impacts to
T1 during development of the site. Section 404 permitting with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers would also automatically trigger USFWS involvement and surveys could be required
at that point. Surveys for these mussel species must be performed by individuals who have
been specifically certified by USFWS to do so. Terracon does not currently hold these
certifications; however, we do work with other consultants who do have the ability to survey
for these species. Please let us know if you have any questions, would like to discuss any
concerns, or would like to obtain a recommendation for surveys.
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Eagle Crest CD02 &CD03 I Wake County, NC
August 15, 2022 1 Terracon No. 70227352 ■ Terracon
Thank you for allowing Terracon to assist you.
Sincerely,
Terracon Consultants Inc.
Jeff
Jeffery W. Harbour, PWS Robert Turnbull
Senior Scientist Department Manager
Attachment: Exhibit and Photographs
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