20231170 Ver 1_WRC Comments_20231207 (3)

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Good afternoon Brad,
Munzer, Olivia
Thursday, December 7, 2023 1:17 PM
Brad Luckey
Hopper, Christopher D CIV (USA); Homewood, Sue
NCWRC Comments - SAW-2021-01636 - McConnell Rd- McConnell Ridge Residential
Development - Guilford
NC Native Plant Alternatives_October2018.pdf
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We have records of the state endangered tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) near the project area. Until the tricolored
bat is listed by the US Fish and Wildlife Services, we recommend minimize clearing of living, dying, or dead mature trees,
particularly if they are hardwoods, and avoid tree clearing activities during the activity period for tricolored bats (April 1
— November 14).
• Additionally, 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 also suggest planting native, wildflower seed mixes that will create pollinator habitat within the project boundary
and using native plants in landscaping.
Thank you,
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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