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Stallings Buffer Restoration Site #357 MY-1 (2014) Annual Monitoring Report
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STALLINGS BUFFER RESTORATION SITE -- DMS #357
Jones County NC -- Neuse River HUC# 03020204-010050
MY-1 Annual Monitoring Report (Draft)
North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Mitigation Services (DENR-DMS) -- Contract # 5765
Data Collected: September 2014 Final Report Submitted: June 2015
NC Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
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DMS Project Manager: Kristin Miguez
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Table of Contents
1.0. Project Summary ........................................................................................................................3
1.1. Project Goals & Objectives ...............................................................................................................3
1.2. Project Success Criteria ....................................................................................................................3
1.3. Project Setting & Pre-Restoration Conditions ..................................................................................4
1.4. Project Design Approach, Components and Mitigation Assets ........................................................4
1.5. Current Conditions (2014) and Performance Summary ...................................................................6
2.0. Monitoring Methods ...................................................................................................................7
3.0. References ....................................................................................................................................8
Figure 1A. Project Vicinity Map and Directions
Figure 1B. Project Components & Mitigation Assets
Appendix A. Project Background Tables
Table 1. Project Mitigation Components
Table 2. Project Activity and Reporting History
Table 3. Project Contacts Table
Table 4. Project Attribute Table
Appendix B. Visual Assessment Data
Figure 2. Current Conditions Plan View (CCPV)
Table 5. Vegetation Condition Visual Assessment
Figure 3. Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos
Figure 4. Problem Areas and Other Photos
Appendix C. Vegetation Plot Monitoring Data
Table 6. CVS Plot Stem Density & Success Summary
Table 7. CVS Plot Stem Counts & Density by Species and Year
Table 8. Temporary (Warranty) Plot Planted Stem Counts
Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc.
1221 Corporation Parkway, suite 100
Raleigh NC 27610 --- 919-872-1174
Project Manager: Gerald Pottern
gpottern@RJGAcarolina.com
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1.0. Project Summary
1.1. Project Goals & Objectives
The Stallings Buffer Restoration Project is located on a 146-acre parcel of former cropland in northern
Jones County NC, in the Trent River sub-basin of the Neuse River Basin, USGS Cataloging Unit (CU)
#03020204 (Figure 1A). The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) purchased this property east
of Wyse Fork Rd (SR-1002) in 2003 for conservation use, and also acquired a conservation easement on
3 additional acres of farmed riparian land immediately upstream on the west side of Wyse Fork Rd.
The 2010 Neuse River Basin Restoration Priority Plan (RBRP) identifies agricultural impacts including
stream channelization, wetland ditching, loss of forested riparian buffers, and nonpoint source runoff as
causes of water quality degradation in the Trent River watershed. The Plan identifies “reestablishment of
riparian buffers and corridors of substantial width to improve connectivity of protected areas” and
“projects that address agricultural runoff” as priority goals for this watershed. Restoration Goals for CU
#03020204 as identified in the 2010 plan include:
• Promote nutrient and sediment reduction in agricultural areas by restoring and preserving wetlands,
streams and riparian buffers.
• Continue targeted implementation of Nutrient Offset and Riparian Buffer program projects, and focus
NCDOT-sponsored restoration in areas where it will provide ecosystem functional improvement.
• Protect, augment and connect Natural Heritage Areas and other conservation lands.
The Stallings Buffer Restoration Project was identified as an opportunity to improve water quality and
augment conservation lands within the Trent River watershed. The project goals include the following:
• Provide improved water quality by reducing nutrient and sediment loads to the receiving waters.
• Improve terrestrial and aquatic habitat and connectivity in the Flat Swamp Watershed.
These goals will be achieved through implementation of the following project objectives (Figure 1B):
• Restore 31.6 acres of riparian buffers by planting native tree species at a sufficient density to promote
native forest succession, thus increasing riparian area root density and nutrient uptake.
• Preserve 19.1 acres of riparian riverine wetlands along Flat Swamp and its tributaries.
1.2. Project Success Criteria
Tree planting on 31.6 acres of riparian buffers along Streams A, B, and C was conducted in February to
early March 2014. Post-construction annual monitoring will be conducted from 2014 through 2018
using 25 permanent CVS vegetation plots all five years, and 25 temporary warranty plots during the first
three years. These plots were established by RJG&A and Mogensen Mitigation Inc. (MMI) staff during
March 2014. The vegetative success of the buffer restoration site will be evaluated based on woody
stem density and survival rates. The vegetation success criteria for riparian buffer mitigation units
(BMUs) require a minimum of 260 planted native hardwood trees per acre at the end of 5 years , based
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on the 2014 Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rules. (The previous criterion of 320 trees per acre at three
years has been rescinded).
1.3. Project Setting & Pre-Restoration Conditions
The Stallings Buffer Restoration Project is located on a 146-acre parcel of former cropland in the
northern corner of Jones County NC, along the transition zone between the Inner Coastal Plain and
Outer Coastal Plain, eight miles southeast of downtown Kinston NC. Traveling to the site from Kinston,
drive east on US-70 into Jones County, turn right on Wyse Fork Rd (SR-1002) about 0.5 mile past the
Lenoir/Jones County line, then travel south approximately 3.5 miles to Webb Farm Road (SR-1306).
The Stallings site is located southeast of the intersection of Wyse Fork Road and Webb Farm Road
(Figure 1A). The northern portion of the site is accessible from Webb Farm Road, and the southern
portion is accessible from Wyse Fork Road near the intersection with Moore Rd (SR-1306). Elevations
on the site range from 42 to 52 feet above mean seal level (NAVD-83).
The Stallings site is drained by channelized streams and ditches flowing southeastward into Flat Swamp
along the eastern boundary of the site (Figures 1B-C). In May 2011 the NC Division of Water
Resources (DWR) agent Chris Pullinger provided a letter and color-coded map indicating streams
subject to Neuse River Buffer Rules (Appendix A). Intermittent or perennial channels subject to Buffer
Rules are mapped in blue, and ephemeral channels or ditches not subject to Buffer Rules are mapped in
red by DWR. The three streams where DMS seeks buffer credits (blue streams in DWR’s map) are
labeled A, B and C in Figures 1B-C. A fourth stream segment near the northeast corner of the site is
also mapped in blue (Stream D in Figures 1B-C), but is not labeled on the DWR map or listed in the
letter. Due to this discrepancy DMS is not seeking buffer credit along Stream D. Flat Swamp flows into
Beaver Creek in the Trent River sub-basin of the Neuse River basin, USGS Cataloging Unit #03020204-
010050 and DWR sub-basin 03-04-11. An adjacent protected conservation area (non-DMS) across Flat
Swamp east of the Stallings site creates a combined conservation area of 307 acres. This site in turn
connects with Great Dover Swamp, comprising several thousand acres of mostly undeveloped land in
the Beaver Creek and Trent River watershed, between Wyse Fork Rd and US-70.
The USDA Soil Survey of Jones County (Barnhill, 1981) shows Goldsboro fine sandy loam (GoA)
mapped on the higher, well-drained areas on the northern part of the site, Meggett loam (Me) on the
majority of the site including the planted areas, and Stockade fine sandy loam (Sx) along the Flat
Swamp floodplain. Meggett loam and Stockade fine sandy loam are designated hydric soils, although
much of the area mapped as Meggett has been drained and altered by agricultural activity and is not
jurisdictional wetland in its current condition. Vegetation on the former cropland areas includes a mix of
grasses, herbs, shrubs, vines, and tree seedlings typical of abandoned fields. A 120-ft-wide mowed
powerline right-of-way lies east-west across the middle of the site. The floodplain of Flat Swamp along
the eastern edge of the site supports about 16 acres of mature bottomland hardwood and swamp forest
wetlands, and the lower reaches of Streams A and C (north and south of the powerline) have about 3
acres of disturbed (previously farmed) scrub-dominated riparian wetlands. Wetland hydrology is
maintained by a combination of slow drainage of rainfall and occasional overbank flooding (Stantec,
2011).
1.4. Project Design Approach, Components and Mitigation Assets
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The 146-acre Stallings Buffer Restoration Site is former cropland purchased by NC Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) in 2003, and is protected for conservation use by a deed restriction. The 3-acre
riparian buffer on the adjacent Lee property west of Wyse Fork Rd is protected by a conservation
easement. In 2003 the Stallings site had sparse cover of predominantly herbaceous old-field weeds, but
vegetation density and height increased over the subsequent decade (2003 to 2013) as shrubs and sapling
trees became established, especially Baccharis, Morella, Rubus, and Pinus.
The Mitigation Plan (Stantec Consulting Services, 2011) included 40.0 acres of Riparian Buffer
Restoration (40.0 Mitigation Units), 27.2 acres of Nitrogen Nutrient Offset (27.2 Mitigation Units), 3.0
acres of Wetland Enhancement (1.5 Mitigation Units), 16.1 acres of Wetland Preservation (3.2
Mitigation Units), and 5,403 feet of Stream Enhancement (2,161 Mitigation Units), all on the 146-acre
eastern tract. The 3-acre western tract has no mitigation credits.
During the interval between development of the 2011 Mitigation Plan and project implementation in
Feb-Mar 2014, natural colonization and growth of tree saplings and shrubs continued in the fallow fields
and proposed wetland enhancement areas. The Riparian Buffer Restoration area was subsequently
reduced from 40.0 acres to 31.6 acres, with buffers extending 200 feet laterally from the DWR-verified
stream-banks, except where limited by the powerline right-of-way, roads, and areas with adequate
natural woody stem density (other than pines and exotics). DMS and DWR determined that the
proposed Wetland Enhancement areas along the lower reaches of Streams A and C would instead be
categorized as Wetland Preservation, since supplemental tree planting was no longer needed. Stream
channel reconstruction was determined to be unnecessary and was deleted from the plan based on the
engineer’s calculations of shear stress and stream power, and confirmation by DWR in May 2011 that
the existing channels appear relatively stable. The proposed nutrient offset buffers along the non-stream
ditches were deleted, as were the proposed stream enhancement mitigation credits along Streams A, B
and C.
The original plan to clear, grub, and rip the soils in the riparian buffer planting areas was changed to
mowing only to preserve the many native volunteer saplings. Areas to be planted in 2014 were mowed
with a bush-hog to facilitate planting and reduce competition for the planted trees. Pinus, Liquidambar,
and most shrubs were mowed or cut, but other volunteer native hardwood trees (Ulmus, Acer, Platanus,
Fraxinus, Carpinus, Quercus and others) were left standing to the extent practicable. Some areas were
too wet and soft to effectively bush-hog, and were left as is prior to planting. The contractor planted
14,200 bare-root tree seedlings of Tulip poplar, Sycamore, Black gum, Water oak, and Red oak within
the 31.6 acres of riparian buffer restoration areas using Dibble bars during late February to early March
2014. The non-mowed planted areas are dominated by Baccharis, Morella, Rubus, Juncus, Solidago,
Eupatorium, and grasses, plus scattered Pinus and Liquidambar saplings. Most of the planted seedlings
were 10 to 18 inches tall, with a few seedlings 24 inches or taller, and average planting density was 449
stems/acre.
The final built project as surveyed in March 2014 includes 31.6 acres of Riparian Buffer Restoration,
which may be applied as either 31.6 Riparian Buffer Mitigation Credits, 31.6 Nitrogen Nutrient Offset
Credits, or a combination of Riparian Buffer and Nitrogen Nutrient Offset Mitigation Credits up to a
total of 31.6 (not on the same footprint) depending on mitigation need as per agreement with DWR
(Table 1). The other 19.1 acres of wetland preservation, 86 acres of non-buffer upland preservation, and
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3-acre conservation easement west of Wyse Fork Rd do not provide any mitigation credits, but will help
improve water quality and habitat along waterways that are not subject to Neuse River Buffer Rules but
may be Section 404 jurisdictional waters (Tables 1 to 4 and Figures 1A to 1C).
The monitoring contractor (RJG&A with assistance from MMI and DMS staff) installed 25 permanent
CVS vegetation monitoring plots (10 x 10 meter) marked with steel conduit at the corners (including a
tall pipe at the (0,0) corner) during March 11-12, 2014. The side closest to the stream was designated as
the x-axis, and a photo of each plot was taken from the 0,0 corner. For each plot the latitude and
longitude coordinates of the 0,0 corner were recorded with a Trimble sub-meter GPS unit, and the x-axis
angle (from 0,0 corner to 10,0 corner) was recorded with a magnetic compass. The x,y coordinates of
each planted tree within the plots was recorded using meter tapes laid along the plot edges, and survey
flagging was tied loosely around each tree to facilitate subsequent measurements and to distinguish them
from volunteer trees.
1.5. Current Conditions (2014) and Performance Summary
The Stallings site was evaluated visually and vegetation plot data collected during September 23-25,
2014, about 6.5 months after mowing and planting. The native mowed shrubs, especially Morella,
Baccharis, and Rubus have resprouted vigorously over most of the site. These shrubs plus and a dense
herb layer including Solidago, Eupatorium, Juncus, and grasses make it difficult to locate the planted
trees. Volunteer Pinus taeda ranging from 4 to 7 inches dbh are also common throughout the site, but
not dense. Most of the smaller pines were cut during Feb-Mar 2014 prior to planting.
Ten of the 25 permanent CVS plots (10 m x 10 m) had 5 or 6 living planted stems, and did not meet the
260 stems/acre success criteria. The other 15 CVS plots had 7 to 12 living planted stems, and exceeded
the 260 stems/acre success criteria. However, it is possible that stems not yet found will be more
conspicuous after another growing season, and stems counted as “dead” in 2014 may actually be alive
and resprout in 2015.
The 25 temporary warranty plots (10 m x 10 m) yielded lower stem counts, as trees in these plots were
not flagged in March soon after mowing and planting as those in the CVS plots were. Only two
warranty plots had more than 5 planted stems found. As stated above, it is likely that many planted
stems were overlooked due to their small size and sparse leaves among dense shrubs and herbs. MY-2
sampling may yield higher counts if the planted stems put on more growth during 2015. Supplemental
planting was conducted in February 2015 by the planting contractor; planting data will be included in
the MY-2 (2015) reports.
Scattered patches of invasive Ligustrum sinense, Rosa multiflora, Lonicera japonica, and Lespedeza
cuneata were noted in many areas, especially near ditch banks and other unmowed areas. Three patches
of Lespedeza, each 0.2 to 0.3 acre, are mapped on the eastern portion of the site. Other smaller patches
will be re-evaluated in MY2 and mapped if they appear to be spreading and/or impeding growth of tree
seedlings.
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2.0. Monitoring Methods
Baseline Monitoring and Annual Monitoring and reporting methods shall follow the current DMS -
provided templates and guidelines (Lee et al 2008; NC-EEP 2012). The 25 permanent CVS vegetation
plots (10 x 10 meters) installed will be evaluated and photographed in Sep-Oct each year from 2014
through 2018. For planted trees, the species, height, dbh, and qualitative vigor rating of each tree will be
recorded (CVS Level 1 data). For volunteer trees and shrubs, the numbers of stems of each species
within each height category will be recorded (CVS Level 2 data). Planted and volunteer species will be
identified using Radford et al. (1968) and Weakley (2012).
For the first three years (2014 through 2016) an additional 25 temporary vegetation warranty plots (10 x
10 meters) randomly located in the restored buffer areas will be evaluated. Warranty plot locations will
be recorded by GPS and will vary from year to year to maximize the cumulative sampling area covered.
These plots will record the total number of living hardwood trees only; species and size data will not be
recorded, unless a high prevalence of invasive exotic species is observed. Warranty plots will be
mapped cumulatively on the CCPV figures, with the current year’s plots shown in a contrasting color.
The Stallings site does not have a perimiter fence, but the monitoring team will check the “Conservation
Area” signage along the boundary roads and look for evidence of encroachment by off-road vehicles,
livestock, or other potential sources of damage. Areas of invasive exotic vegetation in or adjacent to the
planted areas will be mapped in accordance with current DMS guidance. No stream monitoring or
hydrology monitoring is included in the Stallings project monitoring scope. Yearly monitoring reports
will be submitted to DWR for approval.
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3.0. References
Barnhill, W.L. (1981). Soil Survey of Jones County, North Carolina. USDA Soil Conservation Service
(Natural Resources Conservation Service), Raleigh, NC.
Lee, Michael T., Peet, Robert K., Roberts, Steven D., Wentworth, Thomas R. (2008). CVS-EEP
Protocol for Recording Vegetation version 4.2, October 2008. Retrieved September 2011, from:
http://cvs.bio.unc.edu/methods.htm
NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program. (2014). NC-EEP Monitoring Report Template and Guidance
version 1.0, February 2014. http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/eep/dbb-resources
NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program. (2010). Neuse River Basin Restoration Priority Plan, Draft
2010. http://www.nceep.net/services/restplans/DRAFT_RBRP_Neuse_201007.pdf
Radford, A.E., H.E. Ahles, and C.R. Bell (1968). Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas.
University of North Carolina Press. Chapel Hill, NC.
Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc. (2014). Stallings Buffer Restoration Site #357 MY-0 Baseline
Monitoring Report, Final, July 2014. Prepared for NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program, Raleigh, NC.
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (2011). Mitigation Plan: Stallings Buffer Restoration, EEP Project #
357, December 2011. Prepared for NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program, Raleigh, NC.
US Army Corps of Engineers (2003) Stream Mitigation Guidelines. US Army Corps of Engineers, US
Environmental Protection Agenmcy Region 4, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, NC
Wildlife Resources Commission, and NC Dept. Environment & Natural Resources.
Weakley, Alan (2012). Flora of the Carolinas, Virginia, Georgia, and Surrounding Areas.
http://www.herbarium.unc.edu/flora.htm.
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Appendix A. Project Background Tables
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Table 1. Project Components & Mitigation Credits
Table 2. Project Activity and Reporting History
Table 3. Project Contacts Table
Table 4. Project Attribute Table
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Table 1. Project Components and Mitigation Credits
Stallings Buffer Restoration, Flat Swamp, Jones County, EEP Project # 357
Mitigation Credits
Stream Riparian Wetland Non-riparian
Wetland Buffer Nitrogen
Nutrient Offset
Phosphorous
Nutrient Offset
Type R RE R RE R RE
Totals 31.6 (31.6) a
(a): Buffer restoration is applicable for Buffer Credit and/or Nutrient Offset Credit, but not both within the same footprint,
up to a combined total of 31.6 units.
Project Components
Project Component
or Reach ID
Stationing
or Location
Existing
Footage
or Acreage
Approach
(PI, PII etc.)
Restoration or
Restoration
Equivalent
Restoration
Footage or
Acreage Mitigation
Ratio
Mitigation
Units
Stream Enhancement
Riparian Buffer Streams A,B,C 31.6 ac Rest R 31.6 ac 1:1 31.6
Wetland Enhancement
Wetland Preservation Flat Swamp,
streams A.C 19.1 ac Pres 0
Nitrogen Nutrient Offset (31.6) a
(a): Combined total of 31.6 units of Buffer Credit and/or Nutrient Offset Credit, not applied within the same footprint.
Component Summation
Restoration Level Stream
(linear feet)
Riparian Wetland
(acres)
Non-riparian
Wetland (acres)
Buffer
(square feet)
Upland
(acres)
Riverine Non-Riverine
Restoration 1,376,496
Enhancement
Enhancement I
Enhancement II
Creation
Preservation 19.1 ac
High Quality
Preservation
BMP Elements
Element Location Purpose/Function Notes
BMP Elements: BR = Bioretention Cell; SF = Sand Filter; SW = Stormwater Wetland; WDP = Wet Detention Pond; DDP = Dry Detention Pond;
FS = Filter Strip; S = Grassed Swale; LS = Level Spreader; NI = Natural Infiltration Area; FB = Forested Buffer
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Table 2. Project Activity and Reporting History
Stallings Buffer Restoration -- EEP #357 -- Jones County NC
Elapsed Time Since Grading Complete: NA
Elapsed Time Since Planting Complete: 9 Months
Number of Reporting Years: 1
Data Collection Completion or
Activity or Deliverable Complete Delivery
Restoration Plan --- Dec 2011
Construction (Mowing) --- Jan-Feb 2014
Bare root tree plantings --- Feb 2014
MY-0: As-built Baseline Survey Mar 2014 Jul 2014
MY-1: Plant Warranty Plot Data Sep 2014 Dec 2014
MY-1: 2014 Monitoring Report Sep 2014 Apr 2015
MY-2: Plant Warranty Plot Data
MY-2: 2015 Monitoring Report
MY-3 Plant Warranty Plot Data
MY-3 2016 Monitoring Report
MY-4 2017 Monitoring Report
MY-5 2018 Monitoring Report
Final Close-Our Report
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Table 3. Project Contacts Table
Stallings Buffer Restoration -- EEP #357 -- Jones County NC
Designer Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. P.C.
801 Jones Franklin Rd, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 851-6866
Construction Contractor None
Survey Contractor McKim & Creed
200 MacKenan Court
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 233-8091
Planting Contractor Carolina Silvics
908 Indian Trail Rd
Edenton, NC 27932
Mary-Margaret McKinney (252) 482-8491
Nursery Stock Suppliers ArborGen South Carolina Supertree Nursery
5594 Highway 38 South
Blenheim, SC 29516
(843) 528-3203
Monitoring Performers Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc.
1221 Corporation Parkway, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27610
Gerald Pottern, (919) 872-1174
Stallings Buffer Restoration Site #357 MY-1 Annual Monitoring Report, Dec 2014
Jones County – Neuse HUC 03020204 RJG&A Environmental Consultants
3.0 ac 16.1
Appendix B. Visual Assessment Data
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Figure 2. Current Conditions Plan View (CCPV), Sept 2014.
2.0. Key Map to CCPV Inset Maps
2.1. Stallings Buffer Restoration Site, Northern Plots
2.2. Stallings Buffer Restoration Site, Southern Plots
Figure 3. Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos
Figure 4. Problem Areas and Other Photos
Figure 2.0. Current Conditions Plan View: Project Site Overview and Key to Inset Maps, Sep 2014.
Stallings Buffer Restoration Site #357, Jones County NC.
Table 5: Vegetation Condition Assessment Table
Stallings Site Buffer Restoration (Flat Swamp tributaries): Project #357
Monitoring Year 1 of 5 (2014)
Planted Acreage =31.6
Vegetation Problem Category Definitions
Mapping
Threshold
(acres)CCPV Depiction
Number of
Polygons
Combined
Acreage
% of
Planted
Acreage
Bare Areas Very limited cover of both woody and herbaceous material 0.1 N/A 0 0 0%
Low Stem Density Areas*Woody stem densities clearly below target levels based on MY3, 4, or 5 stem
count criteria.0.1 N/A 0 0 0%
0 0 0%
Areas of Poor Growth Rates or Vigor Areas with woody stems of a size class that are obviously small given the
monitoring year.0.25 N/A 0 0 0%
0 0 0%
Easement Acreage =50.7
Vegetation Problem Category Definitions Mapping
Threshold (SF)CCPV Depiction
Number of
Polygons
Combined
Acreage
% of
Easement
Acreage
Invasive Areas of Concern**Areas of points (if too small to render as polygons at map scale).1000 gray stippled 3 0.65 1%
Easement Encroachment Areas Areas of points (if too small to render as polygons at map scale).none N/A 0 0 0%
Problem areas are based on field observations in Sept 2014, six months after tree planting.
Easement acreage = 31.6 acres planted + 19.1 acres preserved riparian buffers. Total conservation parcel acreage = 146 acres.
Total
Cumulative Total
Competition from tall Grasses, Solidago, Eupatorium, Rubus, Baccharis, Morella, and other dense native plants may be limiting planted tree survival and growth.
(No Baseline Photo)
CVS VegPlot-1: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-1: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
CVS VegPlot-2: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-2: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
Figure 3.1 Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos - Stallings Buffer Restoration #357 - MY1 (2014)
(No Baseline Photo)
CVS VegPlot-3: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-3: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
(No Baseline Photo)
CVS VegPlot-4: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-4: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
Figure 3.2 Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos - Stallings Buffer Restoration #357 - MY1 (2014)
(No Baseline Photo)
CVS VegPlot-5: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-5: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
(No Baseline Photo)
CVS VegPlot-6: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-6: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
Figure 3.3 Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos - Stallings Buffer Restoration #357 - MY1 (2014)
(No Baseline Photo)
CVS VegPlot-7: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-7: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
CVS VegPlot-8: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-8: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
Figure 3.4 Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos - Stallings Buffer Restoration #357 - MY1 (2014)
CVS VegPlot-9: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-9: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
CVS VegPlot-10: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-10: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
Figure 3.5 Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos - Stallings Buffer Restoration #357 - MY1 (2014)
(No Baseline Photo)
CVS VegPlot-11: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-11: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
CVS VegPlot-12: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-12: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
Figure 3.6 Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos - Stallings Buffer Restoration #357 - MY1 (2014)
CVS VegPlot-13: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-13: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
CVS VegPlot-14: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-14: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
Figure 3.7 Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos - Stallings Buffer Restoration #357 - MY1 (2014)
CVS VegPlot-15: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-15: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
CVS VegPlot-16: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-16: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
Figure 3.8 Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos - Stallings Buffer Restoration #357 - MY1 (2014)
CVS VegPlot-17: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-17: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
CVS VegPlot-18: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-18: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
Figure 3.9 Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos - Stallings Buffer Restoration #357 - MY1 (2014)
CVS VegPlot-19: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-19: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
CVS VegPlot-20: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-20: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
Figure 3.10 Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos - Stallings Buffer Restoration #357 - MY1 (2014)
CVS VegPlot-21: MY-21 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-21: MY-21 Sep 23-25, 2014
CVS VegPlot-22: MY-22 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-22: MY-22 Sep 23-25, 2014
Figure 3.11 Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos - Stallings Buffer Restoration #357 - MY1 (2014)
CVS VegPlot-23: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-23: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
CVS VegPlot-24: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-24: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
Figure 3.12 Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos - Stallings Buffer Restoration #357 - MY1 (2014)
CVS VegPlot-25: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-25: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
CVS VegPlot-xx: MY-0 Mar 11-12, 2014 CVS VegPlot-xx: MY-1 Sep 23-25, 2014
Figure 3.13 Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos - Stallings Buffer Restoration #357 - MY1 (2014)
Dense Lespedeza cuneata & Solidago near CVS plot 9 Typical herb-dominated temp warranty plot (temp plot #10)
View from Frances Dr, northern easement boundary Typical shrub-dominated temp warranty plot (temp plot #8)
Figure 4.1 Problem Areas and Other Photos - Stallings Buffer Restoration #357 - MY1 (2014)
Table 6. CVS Vegetation Plot Stem Densities, MY-1: SEP 2014
CVS Plot #
Stream/
Wetland
Stems2
Volunteer
Stems3
Total
Stems4
Riparian
Buffer
Stems1
Buffer
Success
Criteria
Met?
1 n/a 1133 1578 445 yes
2 n/a 324 647 324 yes
3 n/a 1942 2347 405 yes
4 n/a 2226 2428 202 no
5 n/a 890 1133 243 no
6 n/a 728 971 243 no
7 n/a 607 850 243 no
8 n/a 1902 2023 243 no
9 n/a 445 647 202 no
10 n/a 1659 2023 364 yes
11 n/a 1133 1376 243 no
12 n/a 1052 1416 364 yes
13 n/a 202 526 324 yes
14 n/a 243 486 243 no
15 n/a 3278 3561 283 yes
16 n/a 1902 2347 445 yes
17 n/a 1740 2145 405 yes
18 n/a 688 931 243 no
19 n/a 0 405 405 yes
20 n/a 647 971 324 yes
21 n/a 647 1133 486 yes
22 n/a 2266 2509 243 no
23 n/a 162 607 445 yes
24 n/a 2792 3237 445 yes
25 n/a 1052 1416 364 yes
Project Avg n/a 1187 1509 327 yes
Stem Class
1Buffer Stems = Native planted hardwood trees. Does NOT include shrubs, pines, or vines.
2Stream/Wetland Stems = Native planted trees and shrubs. Does NOT include live stakes or vines.
3Volunteers = Native volunteer trees and shrubs. Does NOT include vines or planted stems.
4Total = Planted + volunteer native woody stems, including live stakes. Excludes exotics & vines.
Buffer Success Criteria = 260 planted trees per acre, per 2014 Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rules.
Stream/Wetland, Riparian Buffer, & Total Stem Densities
(stems per acre, MY-1: Sep 23-25, 2014)
Stallings Buffer Site (#357) -- Flat Swamp, Neuse 03020204
PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T
Acer
negundo Boxelder Tree 2
Baccharis Baccharis Shrub 19 8 13 20 19 18
Ilex opaca American
holly Tree
Liquidambar
styraciflua Sweetgum Tree 9 4
Liriodendron
tulipifera Tuliptree Tree 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3
Morella
cerifera Wax myrtle Shrub 30 28 3
Nyssa
sylvatica Blackgum Tree 6 6 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3
Pinus taeda Loblolly pine Tree
Platanus
occidentalis
American
sycamore Tree 5 5 5 5 5 5 1 1 2 3 3 7 3 3 3
Prunus
serotina Black cherry Tree
Quercus Oak (sp unk)Tree
Quercus
nigra Water oak Tree
Quercus
phellos Willow oak Tree 6 6 6
Quercus
rubra
Northern
red oak Tree 3 3 3 2 2 2
Unknown Tree or
Shrub
11 11 39 8 8 16 10 10 58 5 5 59 6 6 28 6 6 24
2 2 4 3 3 4 3 3 6 2 2 5 3 3 5 2 2 3
445 445 1578 324 324 647 405 405 2347 202 202 2388 243 243 1133 243 243 971
Color Codes for Planted Tree Density
Exceeds 260 trees/acre requirements by 10% or more (286+)
Exceeds 260 trees/acre requirements, by less than 10% (260 - 285)
Fails to meet 260 trees/acre requirements, by less than 10% (234 - 259)
Fails to meet 260 trees/acre requirements by more than 10% (0 - 233)
1
size (ACRES)0.0247 0.0247 0.0247 0.0247 0.0247 0.0247
1size (ares)1 1 1
Stallings Buffer Site (#357) -- Flat Swamp, Neuse 03020204
Table 7a. CVS Vegetation Plot Stem Counts by Species, MY-1: SEP 2014
Species count
Stems per ACRE
1
Stem count
EEP # 357: Stallings Buffer Restoration Site, Flat Swamp, Jones County -- Current Plot Data (MY1- Sep 2014)
Scientific
Name
Common
Name Type 357-01-0001 357-01-0002 357-01-0003 357-01-0004 357-01-0005 357-01-0006
PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T
Acer
negundo Boxelder Tree
Baccharis Baccharis Shrub 14 25 9 37 16 11
Ilex opaca American
holly Tree
Liquidambar
styraciflua Sweetgum Tree 1 6 2
Liriodendron
tulipifera Tuliptree Tree 2 2 2
Morella
cerifera Wax myrtle Shrub 10 4 11 14
Nyssa
sylvatica Blackgum Tree 1 1 1 1 1 1
Pinus taeda Loblolly pine Tree 2 1
Platanus
occidentalis
American
sycamore Tree 5 5 5 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 6 6 6
Prunus
serotina Black cherry Tree 1
Quercus Oak (sp unk)Tree
Quercus
nigra Water oak Tree
Quercus
phellos Willow oak Tree 1 1 1 4 4 4 2 2 2
Quercus
rubra
Northern
red oak Tree 1 1 1 3 3 3 4 4 4 2 2 3 1 1 1
Unknown Tree or
Shrub
6 6 21 6 6 50 5 5 16 9 9 50 6 6 34 9 9 35
2 2 4 4 4 9 3 3 5 3 3 5 2 2 4 3 3 6
243 243 850 243 243 2023 202 202 647 364 364 2023 243 243 1376 364 364 1416
Color Codes for Planted Tree Density
Exceeds 260 trees/acre requirements by 10% or more (286+)
Exceeds 260 trees/acre requirements, by less than 10% (260 - 285)
Fails to meet 260 trees/acre requirements, by less than 10% (234 - 259)
Fails to meet 260 trees/acre requirements by more than 10% (0 - 233)
1
size (ACRES)0.0247 0.0247 0.0247 0.0247 0.0247 0.0247
1size (ares)1 1 1
Table 7b. CVS Vegetation Plot Stem Counts by Species, MY-1: SEP 2014
Stallings Buffer Site (#357) -- Flat Swamp, Neuse 03020204
Species count
Stems per ACRE
1
Stem count
EEP # 357: Stallings Buffer Restoration Site, Flat Swamp, Jones County -- Current Plot Data (MY1- Sep 2014)
Scientific
Name
Common
Name Type 357-01-0007 357-01-0008 357-01-0009 357-01-0010 357-01-0011 357-01-0012
PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T
Acer
negundo Boxelder Tree
Baccharis Baccharis Shrub 5 6 30 28 31 5
Ilex opaca American
holly Tree
Liquidambar
styraciflua Sweetgum Tree 1
Liriodendron
tulipifera Tuliptree Tree 1 1 1 2 2 2
Morella
cerifera Wax myrtle Shrub 18 12 5
Nyssa
sylvatica Blackgum Tree 1 1 1 2 2 2
Pinus taeda Loblolly pine Tree 1
Platanus
occidentalis
American
sycamore Tree 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 7 7 7 3 3 3 1 1 8
Prunus
serotina Black cherry Tree
Quercus Oak (sp unk)Tree
Quercus
nigra Water oak Tree
Quercus
phellos Willow oak Tree 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 1 1
Quercus
rubra
Northern
red oak Tree 4 4 4 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 4 4 4 3 3 3
Unknown Tree or
Shrub 1 1 1
8 8 13 6 6 12 7 7 38 11 11 58 10 10 53 6 6 23
2 2 3 3 3 4 3 3 5 5 5 8 4 4 6 3 3 5
324 324 526 243 243 486 283 283 1538 445 445 2347 405 405 2145 243 243 931
Color Codes for Planted Tree Density
Exceeds 260 trees/acre requirements by 10% or more (286+)
Exceeds 260 trees/acre requirements, by less than 10% (260 - 285)
Fails to meet 260 trees/acre requirements, by less than 10% (234 - 259)
Fails to meet 260 trees/acre requirements by more than 10% (0 - 233)
1
size (ACRES)0.0247 0.0247 0.0247 0.0247 0.0247 0.0247
1size (ares)1 1 1
Table 7c. CVS Vegetation Plot Stem Counts by Species, MY-1: SEP 2014
Stallings Buffer Site (#357) -- Flat Swamp, Neuse 03020204
Species count
Stems per ACRE
1
Stem count
EEP # 357: Stallings Buffer Restoration Site, Flat Swamp, Jones County -- Current Plot Data (MY1- Sep 2014)
Scientific
Name
Common
Name Type 357-01-0013 357-01-0014 357-01-0015 357-01-0016 357-01-0017 357-01-0018
PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T
Acer
negundo Boxelder Tree
Baccharis Baccharis Shrub 11 3 25 7
Ilex opaca American
holly Tree 1
Liquidambar
styraciflua Sweetgum Tree 1
Liriodendron
tulipifera Tuliptree Tree 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 3 3 3
Morella
cerifera Wax myrtle Shrub 8 30 3 62
Nyssa
sylvatica Blackgum Tree 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2
Pinus taeda Loblolly pine Tree 1 1
Platanus
occidentalis
American
sycamore Tree 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 2 2 2
Prunus
serotina Black cherry Tree 2 2
Quercus Oak (sp unk)Tree 3 3 3
Quercus
nigra Water oak Tree 1 1 1
Quercus
phellos Willow oak Tree 3 3 3 2 2 2
Quercus
rubra
Northern
red oak Tree 3 3 3 1 1 1 4 4 4 9 9 9 3 3 3
Unknown Tree or
Shrub
10 10 10 8 8 24 12 12 28 6 6 62 11 11 15 11 11 80
4 4 4 4 4 7 4 4 9 2 2 5 2 2 4 5 5 7
405 405 405 324 324 971 486 486 1133 243 243 2509 445 445 607 445 445 3237
Color Codes for Planted Tree Density
Exceeds 260 trees/acre requirements by 10% or more (286+)
Exceeds 260 trees/acre requirements, by less than 10% (260 - 285)
Fails to meet 260 trees/acre requirements, by less than 10% (234 - 259)
Fails to meet 260 trees/acre requirements by more than 10% (0 - 233)
1
size (ACRES)0.0247 0.0247 0.0247 0.0247 0.0247 0.0247
1size (ares)1 1 1
Table 7d. CVS Vegetation Plot Stem Counts by Species, MY-1: SEP 2014
Stallings Buffer Site (#357) -- Flat Swamp, Neuse 03020204
Species count
Stems per ACRE
1
Stem count
EEP # 357: Stallings Buffer Restoration Site, Flat Swamp, Jones County -- Current Plot Data (MY1- Sep 2014)
Scientific
Name
Common
Name Type 357-01-0019 357-01-0020 357-01-0021 357-01-0022 357-01-0023 357-01-0024
PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T PnoLS P-all T
Acer negundo Boxelder Tree 2
Baccharis Baccharis Shrub 360
Ilex opaca American
holly Tree 1
Liquidambar
styraciflua Sweetgum Tree 24
Liriodendron
tulipifera Tuliptree Tree 1 1 1 25 25 25 33 33 33
Morella
cerifera Wax myrtle Shrub 17 255
Nyssa
sylvatica Blackgum Tree 4 4 4 25 25 25 22 22 22
Pinus taeda Loblolly pine Tree 6
Platanus
occidentalis
American
sycamore Tree 4 4 4 73 73 89 28 28 28
Prunus
serotina Black cherry Tree 9 14
Quercus Oak (sp unk)Tree 3 3 3 42 42 42
Quercus nigra Water oak Tree 1 1 1
Quercus
phellos Willow oak Tree 23 23 23
Quercus rubra Northern
red oak Tree 51 51 52
Unknown Tree or
Shrub 1 1 1 143 143 143
9 9 35 202 202 881 268 268 268
3 3 5 8 8 15 5 5 5
364 364 1416 327 327 1426 434 434 434
Color Codes for Planted Tree Density
Exceeds 260 trees/acre requirements by 10% or more (286+)MY-0 Note: Many newly planted trees were not distinguishable from
Exceeds 260 trees/acre requirements, by less than 10% (260 - 285)volunteer trees; many volunteers are included in "PnoLS" and "P-all".
Fails to meet 260 trees/acre requirements, by less than 10% (234 - 259)
Fails to meet 260 trees/acre requirements by more than 10% (0 - 233)
Table 7e CVS Vegetation Plot Stem Counts by Species, MY-1: SEP 2014
Stallings Buffer Site (#357) -- Flat Swamp, Neuse 03020204
EEP # 357: Stallings Buffer Restoration Site -- Current Plot Data (MY1- Sep 2014) and Annual Totals & Means
Scientific
Name
Common
Name Type 357-01-0025 MY1 (9/2014) Total MY0 (4/2014) Total
Stem count
size (ares)1 25 25
Species count
Stems per ACRE
size (ACRES)0.0247 0.6178 0.6178
Temp Liriodendro Platanus Nyssa Quercus planted staff
Plot #tulip poplar sycamore blackgum oaks total
1 1 3 4 paul+adam
2 1 1 1 3 paul+adam
3 1 3 4 paul+adam
4 2 2 4 paul+adam
5 3 2 5 paul+adam
6 1 1 2 paul+adam
7 1 1 2 paul+adam
8 1 4 1 6 paul+adam
9 2 2 4 paul+adam
10 2 3 5 paul+adam
11 2 3 5 paul+adam
12 2 2 4 paul+adam
13 1 1 paul+adam
14 2 2 4 paul+adam
15 1 1 2 paul+adam
16 2 5 1 8 paul+adam
17 1 1 paul+adam
18 2 2 gerald+rich
19 1 1 2 gerald+rich
20 1 1 2 gerald+rich
21 1 2 2 5 gerald+rich
22 1 2 3 gerald+rich
23 1 1 gerald+rich
24 2 1 1 4 gerald+rich
25 3 3 gerald+rich
Temp Plot Dimensions = 10m x 10m 3.44 average
Table 8. Temporary (Warranty) Vegetation Plot Stem Counts, MY-1: SEP 2014
Stallings Buffer Site (#357) -- Flat Swamp, Neuse 03020204
NOTE: Planted stems were difficult to locate among the dense natural vegetation, especially Nyssa
which sheds early and has less conspicuous leaves. It is likely that many planted stems were
overlooked this first year, and the data above may underestimate the true density of planted stems.
Planted Tree Count per 100 m2 Temporary Plots - Sept 23-25, 2014