20231466 Ver 1_WRC Comments_20231207 (6)

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Munzer, Olivia
Thursday, December 7, 2023 4:09 PM
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NCWRC Comments - SAW-2018-00034-Sims Legion Park Landfill - Gaston
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In review of the PCN for the Sims Legion Park Landfill and associated emails, I have a few comments. Please do not use
poly -plastic matting or photo -degradable matting. Matting used for stabilization should be free of nylon or plastic mesh,
as it frequently entangles wildlife and it is slow to degrades, resulting in a hazard that may last for years.
Please use native plants for seeding disturbed areas. Avoid using invasive and/or non-native species such as
Bermudagrass, redtop, tall fescue, and lespedeza. A list of alternatives to non-native species has been attached.
Alternatively, use a grain, such as oats, wheat, or rye for temporary cover and native seed mixes for permeant seeding.
We recommend planting native, wildflower seed mixes that will create pollinator habitat within the project boundary.
We also recommend using native trees and shrubs for landscaping; native plants should be native to Gaston County.
Please let me know if you have questions. Thanks,
Olivia Munzer
Western Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Rogers Depot
1718 NC Hwy 56 W
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Office: 919-707-4056 (note new number)
Cell: 336-269-0074
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