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YEAR 6 (2023) MONITORING REPORT
Weaver Farm Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Bank Parcel
DWR Project #: 2017-0110v2
Neuse River Basin
In Agreement with:
The Weaver Farm Mitigation Banking Instrument for
Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Mitigation Credits Pursuant to the
Neuse Nutrient Management Strategy
PREPARED BY:
Restoration Systems, LLC
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
218 Snow Avenue
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
January 2024
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WEAVER FARM 2023 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Restoration Systems (Sponsor) is pleased to provide the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NC
DWR) this Annual Monitoring Report for the Weaver Farm Bank Parcel (Parcel). As agreed in the Weaver
Farm Mitigation Banking Instrument, made and entered into on July 7th, 2017 by Restoration Systems,
LLC, (RS) acting as Bank Sponsor (Sponsor), and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
(NCDEQ), Division of Water Resources (DWR). This document details the riparian buffer restoration
activities, monitoring efforts, and the Parcel’s mitigation potential.

Success criteria have been established to verify that the vegetation component supports community
elements necessary for forest development. Success criteria within the buffer and nutrient offset
restoration areas will be based on the survival of planted species at a density of 260 stems per acre after
five years of monitoring.

No signs of easement encroachment, mowing, pruning, or mulching were observed. Additionally, minimal
invasive species were observed on the Parcel.

Nutrient Offset and Riparian Buffer Mitigation Offset Close-out

During the NC DWR close-out site with Katie Merritt on May 16, 2023, low stem density and vigor were
observed within planted areas of the site on Figure 2 (Appendix B). DWR requests an Adaptive
Management Plan (AMP) as a contingency for close-out. Items addressed by AMP included:
• Continued monitoring for CVS plots 1-7 and 22 through spring 2024 to provide data of actively
growing trees:
o During year 6 (2023), vegetation was monitored on September 18, 2023. At the request
of DWR, seven of the original permanent plots and one 50x2m transect were monitored.
Year 6 (2023) stem densities averaged 416 planted hardwood stems per acre (excluding
livestakes), with six of the seven permanent plots meeting success criteria (Table 6,
Appendix C). The average height of permanent plots in year 6 was 170.7 cm (5.6-feet)
with an average vigor of 3.8. The requested transect had 364 stems/ac with an average
height of 177 cm (5.8-feet), all stems were vigorous and healthy, though several stems
had signs of deer browse.

• Supplemental planting of wetland-associated species within a historically wet area of the site.
Specifically located around CVS plot 18 on Figure 2 (Appendix B).
o DWR agreed that additional vegetation monitoring in the area would not be required but
requested that photo documentation be provided in the Year 6 (2023) annual monitoring
report. This planting effort was completed on November 27, 2023, and included 15 stems
of river birch (Betula nigra), 20 stems of bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), and 15 stems
of sycamore (Platanus occidentalis). The planting area is depicted on Figure 2 (Appendix
B), and photographs documenting the planting effort are included in Appendix D.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PROJECT GOALS, BACKGROUND, AND ATTRIBUTES ......................................................................... 1
1.1. Location and Setting ..................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Project Goals and Objectives ........................................................................................................ 1
2.0 MITIGATION POTENTIAL ................................................................................................................... 2
3.0 MONITORING AND SUCCESS CRITERIA ............................................................................................. 2
3.1. Monitoring Protocol ...................................................................................................................... 2
3.2. Success Criteria ............................................................................................................................. 3
4.0 MAINTENANCE AND CONTINGENCY ................................................................................................. 3
5.0 REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................................... 5

APPENDICES

Appendix A. Site Location Map and Background Tables
Figure 1. Site Location and Service Area
Table 1. Project Components and Mitigation Credits
Table 2. Project Activity and Reporting History
Table 3. Project Contacts Table
Table 4. Project Baseline Information & Attributes
Table 5. Planted Bare Root Woody Vegetation

Appendix B. Visual Assessment Data
Figure 2. Current Conditions Plan View
Figure 3. Component and Asset
Vegetation Plot Photographs

Appendix C. Vegetation Plot Data
Table 6. Planted and Total Stems by Plot and Species
Table 7. Planted Vegetation Totals
Year 6 (2023) Planted Stem Height Data

Appendix D. Weaver Farm Bank Parcel 2023 Adaptive Management Plan

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1.0 PROJECT GOALS, BACKGROUND, AND ATTRIBUTES
Restoration Systems (Sponsor) is pleased to provide the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NC
DWR) this Annual Monitoring Report for the Weaver Farm Bank Parcel (Parcel). As agreed, in the Weaver
Farm Mitigation Banking Instrument, made and entered into on July 7th, 2017 by Restoration Systems,
LLC, (RS) acting as Bank Sponsor (Sponsor), and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
(NCDEQ), Division of Water Resources (DWR).

1.1. Location and Setting
The Parcel is located approximately 2.1 miles northeast of Grantham in Wayne County, NC. (Figure 1,
Appendix A). The Parcel is within the Neuse River Basin in the 14-digit United States Geological Survey
(USGS) Cataloging Unit 03020201170010 of the South Atlantic/Gulf Region (North Carolina Division of
Water Quality [NCDWQ] Sub-basin Number 03-04-12) (Figure 1, Appendix A).

Latitude: 35°18'16.01"N, Longitude: 78° 7'44.27"W

Directions to Parcel:
- Take I-40 East out of Raleigh,
- Take Exit 341 for NC-50/NC-55 toward US-13/Newton Grove,
- At the traffic circle (1.3 miles), take the 4th exit onto US-13 N,
- 9.4 Miles Turn Left onto Weaver Rd.,
- 0.7 Miles Turn Right at Angie Drive,
- The Parcel is located on the left.

1.2. Project Goals and Objectives
The primary goals associated with the restoration of riparian areas are as follows: improving water quality,
enhancing flood attenuation, and restoring wildlife habitat by creating a forested riparian buffer adjacent
to stream channels and a forested riparian area along agricultural ditches. These goals will be
accomplished by completing the following tasks:

1. Removing nonpoint sources of pollution associated with agricultural production, including a)
ceasing the broadcast application of fertilizer, pesticides, and other agricultural materials into and
adjacent to Site surface water conveyances, and b) providing a restored buffer to filter runoff from
adjacent lands.
2. Reducing sedimentation within onsite and downstream receiving waters by reducing bank
erosion, vegetation maintenance, and agricultural land disturbances.
3. Promoting floodwater attenuation by increasing frictional resistance of floodwaters crossing Site
floodplains.
4. Improving aquatic habitat by enhancing stream bed shading and natural detritus input.
5. Providing a terrestrial wildlife corridor and refuge in an area extensively developed for agricultural
production.
6. Restoring and re-establishing natural community structure, habitat diversity, and functional
continuity.
7. Protecting the Parcel's riparian buffer functions and values in perpetuity

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2.0 MITIGATION POTENTIAL
The removal of livestock had immediate benefits to the Parcel's drainage features 1-3. Flushing flows
established a new top of bank within these features. Planting of the new "benches" occurred during
reforestation efforts. The revised top of bank was measured during as-built survey work and used to
generate as-built credit calculations. Additionally, the final easement boundary was slightly adjusted along
the southern boundary of Feature's 1 and 2s’ origin, as well as approximately 20 feet added to the
easement in the section above the proposed boundary detailed in the Bank Parcel Development Package
(BPDP). These two factors resulted in a slightly higher mitigation potential than initially documented in
the BPDP.

The DWR has determined the nitrogen nutrient abatement of restored riparian area to be 2,273.02 lbs.
per acre. Riparian buffer credits will be measured by the hundredth of an acre and converted into square
feet.

Per the as-built survey, the conservation easement measures 22.81 acres and includes 21.53 acres of
restored riparian area. Of the restored riparian area, 15.37 acres will generate nutrient offset credit,
generating 34,936.31 lbs. of nitrogen offset credit. 6.16 acres of the restored riparian area will generate
268,329.6 sq. ft. of Neuse River riparian buffer credits. Riparian buffer mitigation generated via restoration
can be used for either Neuse River riparian buffer credits or nutrient offset credits, but not both. RS must
request and receive approval from DWR to transfer any mitigation credits between riparian buffer and
nutrient offset. All mitigation credit assets shall be shown on the credit ledgers. The Parcel's mitigation
potential is detailed in Table 1 (Appendix A).

3.0 MONITORING AND SUCCESS CRITERIA
3.1. Monitoring Protocol
Restoration monitoring procedures for riparian vegetation will include periodic visual inspection and
annual plant survival and species diversity survey reports. Quantitative sampling of vegetation will be
performed as outlined in the CVS Level 1-2 Protocol for Recording Vegetation, Version 4.2 (Lee et al. 2008).
Photos will be taken from all photo points each monitoring year and provided in the annual reports. All
planted stems in the plots will be marked with flagging tape and recorded. Detailed qualitative and
quantitative monitoring is proposed for vegetated riparian areas and is to-be-reported annually.

Monitoring of the restoration efforts will be performed for five years or until success criteria are fulfilled.
Restoration Systems shall submit an annual monitoring report to DWR no later than December 31st of
each year. Quantitative monitoring includes 22 10x10 meter permanent vegetation plots (2.0% of riparian
buffer mitigation and nutrient offset credit areas). Plots were randomly placed throughout the planted
riparian areas and are representative of credit generating areas. Sampling of vegetation will be performed
in the Fall of each year; monitoring data can be found in Appendix C.

Vegetation will receive a cursory, visual evaluation periodically to ascertain the degree of overtopping of
planted elements by nuisance species. A visual assessment of the cattle exclusion fencing will also be
performed each year to confirm:
• Fencing is in good condition throughout the Site,
• No cattle access within the conservation easement area,
• No encroachment has occurred,
• Diffuse flow is being maintained in the conservation easement area, and
• There has not been any cutting, clearing, filling, grading, or similar activities that would
negatively affect the function of the buffer.
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3.2. Success Criteria
Success criteria within the riparian buffer and nutrient offset restoration areas will be based on the
survival of planted species at a density of 260 stems per acre after five years of monitoring. A minimum
of four native, hardwood tree and shrub species must be present, with no one species representing
greater than 50% of the stems. In addition, appropriate volunteer stems of native hardwood tree and
shrub species may be included to meet the final performance standard of 260 stems per acre upon DWR
approval.

4.0 MAINTENANCE AND CONTINGENCY
2018 Maintenance Summary
Between the initial planting and Yr. 1 (2018) monitoring, no active maintenance occurred on the
Parcel. In September of 2018, approximately 20-25 inches of rain fell over a three to four-day period
from Hurricane Florence, resulting in complete inundation of the Parcel for nearly a week. Based on
site-specific indicators (high-water marks and debris racks in trees), as much as 6-feet of water
covered the project. Hurricane Florence's impact was assumed to be the main contributor to the poor
survival of planted hardwood stems during Year 1 (2018) monitoring efforts – completed in October
of 2018. A remedial action plan was developed as part of the Year 1 (2018) Monitoring Report and
approved by DWR staff via email (Appendix D). RS implemented the remedial action plan in 2019.

2019 Maintenance Summary
On February 24th, 2019, RS completed a remedial plant effort (Appendix D), which included;
• The planting of 8,500 bare-root stems within two different planting zones,
• The broadcast application of permanent herbaceous seed mix (red top grass mix) for better weed
control,
• Herbicide treatment for control of dense prickly sida (Sida rhombifolia) and dogfennel
(Eupatorium capillifolium) and,
• In the location of the former poultry houses, RS disc the Parcel to incorporate lime and to break
up soil compaction from the removed buildings.

DWR and RS staff conducted a field verification of the replanting effort in April of 2019. RS, along with
DWR staff, were unable to locate an abundance of living, planted stems. The survey triggered RS to
begin a robust evaluation of the Parcel to determine how planted stems from the initial planting (Dec.
2017) and the remedial planting (Feb. 2019) were faring; further surveys indicated planted stems were
struggling to establish and visual mortality of planted stems was near 80%.

To further investigate the mortality issues, RS conducted multiple soil tests with the Parcel. The results
of these tests are included in Appendix D and indicate high levels of zinc and copper.

2020 Maintenance Summary
Despite the remedial actions taken in the winter of 2019/2020, the 2020 monitoring effort revealed
declining tree numbers across the Parcel. Those actions included Parcel-wide disking, liming, seeding,
and the replanting of approximately five acres within the former footprint of the poultry houses, as
well as selective herbicide treatments across most of the Parcel. The widespread tree mortality
affected seedlings in most monitoring plots and in all planted species.

In summary, the annual seed broadcast over the old poultry houses' footprint established soon after
planting and grew to maturity as expected. This provided more organic matter where bare mineral
soil had been before. The perennial seeding proved less impactful. This permanent seed mix (which
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has been highly effective on nearby sites) failed to establish in most areas and sprouted marginally in
others. This was likely due to competition from established weedy species (prickly sida, dog fennel)
and poor soil conditions.

The current herbaceous vegetation condition is trending positively as more native, but weedy
perennial species such as dogfennel, broom-sedge, goldenrod, and ironweed also become
established. Many areas are infested with common annual pasture weeds, and remnant pasture
grasses are hanging on in a few places. The higher end of the Parcel (closer to the driveway) has more
lush herbaceous vegetation, more surviving tree stems, and generally seems to have better soil
conditions. The Parcel's lower section still demonstrates lower herbaceous plant diversity and
generally low productivity, indicating poor soil conditions.

There was no apparent cause for the decline in tree survival (in contrast to the flooding related to
Hurricane Florence in 2018) and no observable sign of physical damage to the dead stems that were
inspected. Based on field observations throughout the 2019 growing season and into early 2020, it
does not appear that the mortality is related to damage by animals or above-ground insects, or poor
weather. The most likely issue is the existing soil condition of the Parcel. RS submitted multiple soil
samples for analysis and followed up with state extension agents, county staff, private soil experts,
and the previous landowner regarding the historic herbicide use and turkey litter application.

These tests and conversations indicated that Parcel has elevated copper and zinc levels and a strongly
acidic character. According to the literature reviewed, this can be common in areas where high
amounts of poultry litter have been applied. While the copper and zinc levels are not acutely toxic for
the planted trees, they may have been a stressor. The low pH would tend to cause more stress. Prior
use of the Parcel as a cow pasture also degraded the soils through compaction.

With poor soil health as a primary driver behind the tree survival, the Parcel's remedial options are
somewhat limited. In early 2020, RS completed Parcel-wide replanting with bare-root species at a rate
of 680 trees/acre. Before planting, a narrow ripping/bedding plow was established to prepare planting
rows sitewide. This plow disturbed about 24" every 8' across the Parcel. It was thought that the
bedding action would release surface compaction and incorporate organic material into the soil. It
was anticipated the ripping portion of the plow would promote deeper root growth and release soil
compaction. A narrow plow was used to minimize the disturbance. RS documented the remedial
planting and coordinated with DWR staff. Photos of the 2020 remedial work are included in Appendix
D.

2022 Maintenance Summary
No maintenance or remedial action activities occurred during 2022.

2023 Maintenance Summary
Supplemental planting of wetland-associated species within a historically wet area of the site.
Specifically located around CVS plot 18 on Figure 2 (Appendix B). This planting effort was completed
on November 27, 2023, and included 15 stems of river birch (Betula nigra), 20 stems of bald cypress
(Taxodium distichum), and 15 stems of sycamore (Platanus occidentalis). The planting area is depicted
on Figure 2 (Appendix B), and photographs documenting the planting effort are included in Appendix
D.

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5.0 REFERENCES

Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule - 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (Published November 17th, 2014)

Lee, M.T., R.K. Peet, S.D. Roberts, and T.R. Wentworth. 2008. CVS-EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation.
Version 4.2. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Ecosystem
Enhancement Program. Raleigh, North Carolina.

Neuse River Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy 15A NCAC 2B .0233,
15A NCAC 02B .0240, and 15A NCAC 02B .0295

Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina: Third
Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and Recreation, N.C.
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Appendix A.
Site Location Map and Background Tables

Figure 1. Site Location and Service Area
Table 1. Project Components and Mitigation Credits
Table 2. Project Activity and Reporting History
Table 3. Project Contacts Table
Table 4. Project Baseline Information & Attributes
Table 5. Planted Bare Root Woody Vegetation

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DATE: 3-2018
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W eaver Farm Bank P arcel35°18'16.01"N78° 7'44.27"W
Directions to P arcel;• Tak e I-40 East out of R aleigh,• Tak e Exit 341 for NC-50/NC-55 toward US -13/Newton Grove,• At the traffic circle (1.3 miles), tak e the 4th exit onto US -13 N,• 9.4 Miles Turn Left onto W eaver R d.,• 0.7 Miles Turn R ight at Angie Drive, • S ite is located on the left.
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Table 1: Project Components and Mitigation Credits
Buffer Zone Credit Type Mitigation
Type
Total
Acreage
Credit
Ratio
Credit per
Acre Total Credits
UT2 Zone A (TOB to 50') Riparian
Buffer Restoration 3.16 1:1 43,560 sq.
ft./acre 137,649.6 sq. ft.
UT2 Zone B (51’ - 100') Riparian
Buffer Restoration 2.99 1:1 43,560 sq.
ft./acre 130,244.4 sq. ft.
Total Riparian
Buffer 6.15 267,894.0 sq. ft.
UT2 Zone C (101’ - 200) Nitrogen Restoration 5.26 n/a 2,273.02
lbs./acre 11,956.08 lbs.
Ditches (TOB - 200') Nitrogen Restoration 10.10 n/a 2,273.02
lbs./acre 22,957.50 lbs.
Total Nitrogen 14.64 34,913.58 lbs.

Table 2: Project Activity and Reporting History
Activity / Milestone BPDP Proposed Date Actual Date
BPDP Approved NA July 7th, 2017
Parcel purchased in Fee-Simple June 2017 June 22nd, 2017
Parcel Protection via conservation easement June 2017 June 27th, 2017
Cattle exclusion / fence construction June 2017 July – August 2017
Removal of poultry houses / impervious
surfaces June/July 2017 August – October 2017
Soil preparation July through November 2017 October – December 2017
Removal of Powerline/Pole NA December 2017
Planting December 2017 December 12th, 2017
As-Built Data Collection January 2018 December 14th – 16th, 2017
Construction Completion Walkthrough NA February 1st, 2018
As-Built Report Submittal January 2018 March 2018
Year 1 (2018) Monitoring October 2018 October 2018
Year 2 (2019) Monitoring October 2019 November 2019
Year 3 (2020) Monitoring October 2020 October 2020
Year 4 (2021) Monitoring October 2021 November 2021
Year 5 (2022) Monitoring October 2022 December 2022
Year 6 (2023) Monitoring September 2023 November 2023

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Table 3: Project Contact Table
Firm POC & Address
Bank Sponsor Restoration Systems, LLC
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
George Howard and John Preyer
919.755.9490
Designer: Restoration Systems, LLC
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Raymond Holz
919.604.9314
Construction Contractor: Strader Fencing Inc
Kenneth Strader; 336.314.2935
780 Landmark Road
Willow Spring, NC 27592-7756
Planting Contractor: Carolina Silvics
Mary-Margaret McKinney 252.482.8491
908 Indian Trail Road
Edenton, NC 27932
Seeding Contractor: Land Mechanics, Inc.
Lloyd Glover; 919.422.3392
780 Landmark Road
Willow Spring, NC 27592-7756
Nursery Stock Suppliers: ArborGen 1.888.888.7158
Baseline Data Collection &
Annual Monitoring Axiom Environmental, Inc. Grant Lewis; 919.215.1693
218 Snow Ave. Raleigh, NC 27603
Table 4: Project Baseline Information & Attributes Table
Project Information
Project Name Weaver Farm
County Wayne
Project Area (acres) 21.81
Project Coordinates (latitude and longitude) Latitude: 35°18'16.01" N , Longitude: 78°7'44.27" W
Project Watershed Summary Information
Physiographic Province Piedmont
River Basin Neuse
USGS Hydrologic Unit 8-digit 03020201 USGS Hydrologic Unit 14-digit 03020201170010
DWQ Sub-basin 03-04-12
Project Drainage Area, Total Outfall (miles) 0.07 mi²
Project Drainage Area Percentage of Impervious Area < 1%
CGIA Land Use Classification Cropland and Pasture
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Table 5. Planting List
Vegetation Association: Basic Oak-Hickory Forest Coastal Plain Bottomland
Hardwoods
Acreage: 22.10 Acres 15.02 acres 7.08 acres
Species (bare root = BR) Spec-ed Planted Spec-ed Planted
White oak (Quercus alba) - BR 2,750 2,750
*Northern red oak (Quercus rubra) - BR 2,750 0
Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) 0 1,375
Cherrybark oak (Quercus pagoda) 0 1,375
Tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) - BR 2,750 2,750
Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) - BR 2,750 2,750
Water oak (Quercus nigra) - BR 1,900 1,900
Willow oak (Quercus phellos) - BR 22 1,900 1,900
River birch (Betula nigra) - BR 1,900 1,900
Total (18,600) 11,000 11,000 5,700 5,700
* Due to availability issues, Northern red oak was removed from the proposed planting list. Shumard and cherrybark
oak were used as substitute species.

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Appendix B
Visual Assessment Data

Figure 2. Current Conditions Plan View
Figure 3. Component and Asset
Vegetation Plot Photographs

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CVS Plots meeting success criteria during MY6 (2023)
CVS Plots not meeting success criteria during MY6 (2023)
CVS Plots not measured during MY6 (2023) at DWR request
50m x 2m Vegetation Transect meeting success criteria during MY6 (2023)
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Fina l Conserva tion Ea sem ent: 22.81 Ac res
Top of Ba nk (Fea tures + UT-2): 0.65 Ac res
TOB - 50ft
TOB - 100ft
TOB - 200ft
AsBuilt Credit Determination
Strea m (UT-2), Zone A (TOB to 50'), Rip a ria n Buffer: 3.16 Ac res
Strea m (UT-2), Zone B (51' - 100'), Rip a ria n Buffer: 2.99 Ac res
Strea m (UT-2), Zone C (101' - 200'), N utrient Offset: 5.26 Ac res
Surfa c e W a ter Conveya nc e, (TOB to 200'): 10.10 Ac res
Buffer Zone Credit Type Mitigation Type Total Acreage Credit Ratio Credit per Acre Total Credits
UT2 Zo n e A (TOB to 50')
Rip arian Bu ffer
Resto ratio n 3.16 1:1 43,560 sq. ft./ac re
137,649.6 sq. ft.
UT2 Zo n e B (51’ - 100')
Rip arian Bu ffer
Resto ratio n 2.99 1:1 43,560 sq. ft./ac re
130,244.4 sq. ft.
Total Riparian Buffer 6.15 267,894.0 sq. ft.
UT2 Zo n e C (101’ - 200) Nitro gen Resto ratio n 5.26 n /a
2,273.02 lbs./ac re
11,956.08 lbs.
Ditc hes (TOB - 200') Nitro gen Resto ratio n 10.10 n /a
2,273.02 lbs./ac re
22,957.50 lbs.
Total Nitrogen 14.64 34,913.58 lbs.

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MY6 (2023) Vegetation Monitoring Photographs (taken September 2023)
Weaver Farm Appendix B: Baseline Vegetation Data, CVS Output Table
MY6 Monitoring Report – October 2023
Plot 7
Plot 1 Plot 2
Plot 3 Plot 4
Plot 5 Plot 6
Transect 1
Weaver Farm Year 6 (2023) Monitoring Appendix C
Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC

Appendix C.
Vegetation Plot Data

Table 6. Planted and Total Stems by Plot and Species
Table 7. Planted Vegetation Totals
Year 6 (2023) Planted Stem Height Data
Table 6. Planted and Total Stems by Plot and Species
Project Code 1702123.  Project Name: Weaver MY6
PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T
Celtis occidentalis common hackberry Tree 333222 555
Fraxinus pennsylvanica green ash Tree 666333111113111222333171719
Liriodendron tulipifera tuliptree Tree 111111 222
Pinus taeda loblolly pine Tree 1 1 1 1 2
Platanus occidentalis American sycamore Tree 2 2 2 222
Prunus serotina black cherry Tree 1 1 1 111
Quercus oak Tree 111222111222 666
Quercus alba white oak Tree 111222222 222111 888
Quercus lyrata overcup oak Tree 2 2 2 1 1 1 222555
Quercus nigra water oak Tree 1 1 1 111
Quercus pagoda cherrybark oak Tree 333111222 666
Quercus phellos willow oak Tree 333222444 444111 141414
Quercus rubra northern red oak Tree 222 222
Quercus shumardii Shumard's oak Tree 1 1 1 111
Rhus glabra smooth sumac shrub 111111 222
11 11 11 11 11 11 13 14 14 7 7 9 13 13 14 12 12 12 5 5 5 72 73 76
444666899444778777222141515
445.2 445.2 445.2 445.2 445.2 445.2 526.1 566.6 566.6 283.3 283.3 364.2 526.1 526.1 566.6 485.6 485.6 485.6 202.3 202.3 202.3 416.2 422 439.4
Color for Density
Exceeds requirements by 10%PnoLS = Planted excluding livestakes and loblolly pine
Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10%P‐all = Planting including livestakes and loblolly pine
Fails to meet requirements, by less than 10%T = All planted and natural recruits including livestakes and loblolly pine
Fails to meet requirements by more than 10%T includes natural recruits
0.02
1
0.02
Current Plot Data (MY6 2023)
Scientific Name Common Name Species Type
1702123‐01‐0001 1702123‐01‐0002 1702123‐01‐0003 1702123‐01‐0004 1702123‐01‐0005 1702123‐01‐0006 1702123‐01‐0007
Annual Means
MY6 (2023)
Stem count
size (ares)1 7
Species count
Stems per ACRE
1
0.02
1
0.02size (ACRES)0.17
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
Weaver Farm Year 6 (2023) Monitoring Appendix C
Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC
Table 7. Planted Vegetation Totals 2023 MY6
Plot # Planted Stems/Acre* Success Criteria Met?
1 445 Yes
2 445 Yes
3 526 Yes
4 283 Yes
5 526 Yes
6 486 Yes
7 202 No
Transect 1 364 Yes
Average Planted Stems/Acre 410 Yes
* Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) was planted and was counted as such during year 5 (2022) vegetation
monitoring. However, this species does not count toward riparian buffer success. Loblolly pine was not
included in Table 6 or Table 7 stem density calculations.

Year 6 (2023) Planted Stem Height Data
Plot Scientific Name X Y Height (cm)DBH (cm)
1 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 1.2 0.4 169 0.4
1 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 3.9 3.4 43
1 Quercus phellos 3.6 0.5 171 0.3
1 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 6.8 3.1 151 0.3
1 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 9.1 1.8 485 6.8
1 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 9.3 3.8 310 3.3
1 Quercus phellos 5.9 1.9 75
1 Quercus phellos 6.0 4.7 240 1.3
1 Quercus phellos 6.2 7.0 191 1.1
1 Quercus alba 9.5 8.4 204 2.1
1 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 1.3 8.1 169 0.9
2 Platanus occidentalis 1.1 0.4 750 6.3
2 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 0.1 1.9 131
2 Platanus occidentalis 0.0 2.4 800 5.1
2 Quercus phellos 2.7 0.8 169 0.3
2 Quercus lyrata 5.1 2.2 101
2 Rhus glabra 7.9 1.2 500 3.6
2 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 9.9 3.5 40
2 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 9.4 8.1 250 1.4
2 Quercus phellos 0.4 6.9 115
2 Quercus shumardii 7.9 7.5 261 1.8
2 Quercus alba 0.5 7.1 141 0.3
3 Quercus phellos 6.5 0.1 77
3 Rhus glabra 9.7 3.6 32
3 Quercus alba 6.7 4.6 40
3 Quercus nigra 6.3 4.6 216 1.4
3 Quercus 5.8 6.7 165 1.4
3 Quercus alba 5.4 6.3 50
3 Quercus phellos 5.5 9.3 40
3 Quercus lyrata 5.1 9.5 171 1.1
3 Quercus phellos 3.8 8.0 122
3 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 2.9 5.2 55
3 Quercus lyrata 0.0 5.4 255 3.6
3 Liriodendron tulipifera 1.2 0.5 30
3 Quercus phellos 8.1 1.0 110
4 Quercus pagoda 1.4 3.4 230 2.3
4 Quercus 0.4 4.8 210 2.4
4 Liriodendron tulipifera 7.4 2.4 73
4 Quercus pagoda 7.3 3.3 148 2.1
4 Quercus 7.7 6.2 198 3.1
4 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 9.4 5.5 109
4 Quercus pagoda 7.0 2.2 225 2.2
Year 6 (2023) Planted Stem Height Data (continued)
Plot Scientific Name X Y Height (cm)DBH (cm)
5 Quercus pagoda 0.4 0.4 319 3.8
5 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 2.7 1.5 230 2.4
5 Quercus phellos 4.2 3.8 90
5 Quercus alba 7.7 1.4 50
5 Quercus phellos 6.8 4.3 81
5 Quercus phellos 9.6 5.2 110
5 Celtis occidentalis 7.0 7.1 72
5 Quercus 5.8 9.0 400 3.1
5 Quercus alba 9.4 7.7 121
5 Quercus lyrata 5.1 8.8 126
5 Celtis occidentalis 1.5 6.1 83
5 Celtis occidentalis 2.2 4.7 69
5 Quercus phellos 5.2 4.8 110
6 Quercus rubra 1.8 2.1 400 6.6
6 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 2.2 1.2 220 1.4
6 Quercus phellos 5.2 3.3 25
6 Quercus rubra 6.2 2.2 35
6 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 8.0 1.2 280 4.4
6 Celtis occidentalis 8.2 8.4 60
6 Celtis occidentalis 9.8 8.8 75
6 Quercus 1.7 5.5 300 4.1
6 Quercus 3.9 6.5 85
6 Quercus alba 4.2 5.8 320 3.1
6 Quercus phellos 5.8 9.0 450 8.1
6 Quercus pagoda 3.8 3.0 185 3.1
7 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 3.0 3.8 81
7 Quercus lyrata 5.5 6.1 71
7 Quercus lyrata 2.3 6.7 110
7 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 8.1 2.9 35
7 Quercus phellos 3.8 7.6 87
T1 Quercus alba na na 135 0.2
T1 Quercus phellos na na 265 3.2
T1 Quercus phellos na na 320 4.1
T1 Quercus phellos na na 246 3
T1 Quercus lyrata na na 210 1.8
T1 Quercus lyrata na na 130
T1 Quercus lyrata na na 29
T1 Quercus lyrata na na 172 1.1
T1 Ulmus americana na na 86
Year 6 (2023) Site Average Stem Height
Plot 1 234567Transect‐1
Average Height (cm) 200.7 296.2 104.9 170.4 143.1 202.9 76.8 177
Average Height (ft) 6.6 9.7 3.4 5.6 4.7 6.7 2.5 5.8
Vigor 3.8 3.72 3.8 4 3.6 3.6 3.8 4
171.5
5.6
3.8
Average Stem Height (cm):
Average Stem Height (ft):
Average vigor:
Weaver Farm Year 6 (2023) Monitoring Appendix D
Weaver Farm MBI Neuse River WS Restoration Systems, LLC

Appendix D.
Remedial Activities

Weaver Farm –Remedial Action Plan Implementation
1
Weaver Farm –Remedial Action Plan Implementation
Species List of replanting
2
Zone 1 # of Stem Date Completed
Red Maple 1,000 02/24/19
River Birch 500 02/24/19
Yellow Poplar 1,000 02/24/19
Overcup Oak 500 02/24/19
Water Oak 500 02/24/19
American Elm 500 02/24/19
Bald Cypress 300 02/24/19
White Oak 500 02/24/19
Zone 2
River Birch 500 02/24/19
Yellow Poplar 1,000 02/24/19
Overcup Oak 300 02/24/19
Water Oak 500 02/24/19
American Elm 400 02/24/19
Bald Cypress 1,000 02/24/19
Total 8,500
Weaver Farm –Remedial Action Plan Implementation Photo Date: 02/24/2019
Herbaceous establishment in footprint of old turkey houses
Herbaceous establishment in footprint of old turkey houses
3
Weaver Farm –Remedial Action Plan Implementation Photo Date: 02/24/2019
Herbaceous establishment & replanting in footprint of old turkey houses
Herbaceous establishment & replanting in footprint of old turkey houses
4
Weaver Farm –Remedial Action Plan Implementation Photo Date: 02/24/2019
Replanting in Zone 2 outside of old turkey houses (near Vegetation Plot 12)
Replanting in Zone 2 outside of old turkey houses (near Vegetation Plot 10 & 11)
6
NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Phone: [phone] Website: www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/Report No. FY19-SL001200
Mehlich-3 ExtractionSoil Report
Client:
Links to Helpful Information
Advisor:Predictive Raymond Holz
1101 Haynes St
Raleigh, NC 27604
Josh Merritt
120 Singlton Street
Raleigh, NC 27606
Sampled County : Sampson
Client ID: 489322 Advisor ID: 489323
Sampled:
Received:
Completed:
07/21/2018
07/23/2018
07/27/2018Farm: Weaver Farm
Lime History:
Sample ID: More
Information
Test Results [units - W/V in g/cm ; CEC and Na in meq/100 cm ; NO3-N in mg/dm ]: Soil Class:
Ca%NO3-NSS-IESPNaCu-IZn-AIZn-IMn-AI2Mn-AI1Mn-IS-IMg%K-IP-IpHAcBS%CECW/VHM%
2 -
1 -
Crop
Recommendations:Lime
BCuZnMnSMgK2OP2O5N
Mineral
Hardwood, E
Hardwood, M
0.3
0.0
WEAV1
80-120
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4772835.32.0757.91.310.76 616519272243
0
0
0
0
Note: 11
Note: 11
192
(tons/acre)
333
0
0
33 12
Nutrients (lb/acre)
0.5
Lime History:
Sample ID: More
Information
Test Results [units - W/V in g/cm ; CEC and Na in meq/100 cm ; NO3-N in mg/dm ]: Soil Class:
Ca%NO3-NSS-IESPNaCu-IZn-AIZn-IMn-AI2Mn-AI1Mn-IS-IMg%K-IP-IpHAcBS%CECW/VHM%
2 -
1 -
Crop
Recommendations:Lime
BCuZnMnSMgK2OP2O5N
Mineral
Hardwood, E
Hardwood, M
0.4
0.0
WEAV2
80-120
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
876445.32.4728.41.220.76 193677011445
0
0
0
0
Note: 11
Note: 11
770
(tons/acre)
333
0
0
55 12
Nutrients (lb/acre)
0.1
Thank you for using agronomic services to manage nutrients and safeguard environmental quality.
- Steve Troxler, Commissioner of Agriculture
Reprogramming of the laboratory-information-management system that makes this report possible is
being funded through a grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.
NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Phone: [phone] Website: www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/Report No. FY19-SL001200
Page 2 of 2Josh Merritt
Recommendations
Lime
If testing finds that soil pH is too low for the crop(s) indicated, a lime recommendation will be given in units of either
ton/acre or lb/1000 sq ft. For best results, mix the lime into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil several months before planting.
For no-till or established plantings where this is not possible, apply no more than 1 to 1.5 ton/acre (50 lb/1000 sq ft) at one
time, even if the report recommends more. You can apply the rest in similar increments every six months until the full rate
is applied. If MG is recommended and lime is needed, use dolomitric lime.
Fertilizer
Recommendations for field crops or other large areas are listed separately for each nutrient to be added (in units of
lb/acre unless otherwise specified). Recommendations for N (and sometimes for B) are based on research/field studies
for the crop being grown, not on soil test results. K-I and P-I values are based on test results and should be > 50. If they
are not, follow the fertilizer recommendations given. If Mg is needed and no lime is recommended, 0-0-22 (11.5% Mg) is
an excellent source; 175 to 250 lb per acre alone or in a fertilizer blend will usually satisfy crop needs, SS-I levels appear
only on reports for greenhouse soil or problem samples.
Farmers and other commercial producers should pay special attention to micronutrient levels. If $, pH$, $pH, C or Z
notations appear on the soil report, refer to . In general, homeowners do not
need to be concerned about micronutrients. Various crop notes also address lime fertilizer needs; visit
Recommendations for small areas, such as home lawns/gardens, are listed in units of lb/1000 sq ft . If you cannot find
the exact fertilizer grade recommended on the report, visit to find information that
may help you choose a comparable alternate. For more information, read
.
Test Results
The first seven values [soil class, HM%, W/V, CEC, BS%, Ac and pH] describe the soil and its degree of acidity. The
remaining 16 [P-I, K-I, Ca%, Mg%, Mn-I, Mn-AI1, Mn-AI2, Zn-I, Zn-AI, Cu-I, S-I, SS-I, Na, ESP, SS-I, NO 3-N (not routinely
available)] indicate levels of plant nutrients or other fertility measurement. Visit
Report Abbreviations
Ac exchangeable acidity
B boron
BS% % CEC occupied by basic cations
Ca%% CEC occupied by calcium
CEC cation exchange capacity
Cu-I copper index
ESP exchangeable sodium percent
HM%percent humic matter
K-I potassium index
K2O potash
Mg%% CEC occupied by magnesium
MIN mineral soil class
Mn manganese
Mn-Al1 Mn-availability index for crop 1
Mn-AI2 Mn-availability index for crop 2
Mn-I manganese index
M-O mineral-organic soil class
N nitrogen
Na sodium
NO3-N nitrate nitrogen
ORG organic soil class
pH current soil pH
P-I phosphorus index
P2O5 phosphate
S-I sulfur index
SS-I soluble salt index
W/V weight per volume
Zn-AI zinc availability index
Zn-I zinc index
Understanding the Soil Report: explanation of measurements, abbreviations and units
$Note: Secondary Nutrients and Micronutrients
www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/obpart4.htm#fs
A Homeowner's Guide to Fertilizer.
www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/uyrst.htm
ncagr.gov/agronomi/pubs.htm.
NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Phone: [phone] Website: www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/ Report No.FY20-SL010766
Mehlich-3 Extraction
Completed: Received:Sampled:
Soil Report
Farm:
Client:
Links to Helpful Information
Advisor:
10/29/201910/21/2019
Predictive
Matthew Harrell
441 Weaver Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Sampled County : Wayne
503761Client ID: Advisor ID:
2.00 tons/acre; 11/2018
Lime History:
Sample ID: More
Information
Test Results [units - W/V in g/cm ; CEC and Na in meq/100 cm ; NO3-N in mg/dm ]: Soil Class:
Ca%NO3-NSS-IESPNaCu-IZn-AIZn-IMn-AI2Mn-AI1Mn-IS-IMg%K-IP-IpHAcBS%CECW/VHM%
2 -
1 -
Crop
Recommendations:Lime
BCuZnMnSMgK2OP2O5N
Mineral
Hardwood, E 0.0
0.0
BUILD
0 00 0
8644635.31.68914.71.240.41 7240305137269
0 0 Note: 11
305
(tons/acre)
333
0
38 22
Nutrients (lb/acre)
1.1
Lime History:
Sample ID: More
Information
Test Results [units - W/V in g/cm ; CEC and Na in meq/100 cm ; NO3-N in mg/dm ]: Soil Class:
Ca%NO3-NSS-IESPNaCu-IZn-AIZn-IMn-AI2Mn-AI1Mn-IS-IMg%K-IP-IpHAcBS%CECW/VHM%
2 -
1 -
Crop
Recommendations:Lime
BCuZnMnSMgK2OP2O5N
Mineral
Hardwood, E 0.0
0.0
SIDA
0 00 0
874985.51.7788.01.160.46 185892720942
0 0 Note: 11
927
(tons/acre)
333
0
61 12
Nutrients (lb/acre)
0.1
Thank you for using agronomic services to manage nutrients and safeguard environmental quality.
through a grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.
Reprogramming of the laboratory-information-management system that makes this report possible is being funded
- Steve Troxler, Commissioner of Agriculture
NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Phone: [phone] Website: www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/ Report No.FY20-SL010766
Page 2 of 2Matthew Harrell
Recommendations
Lime
If testing finds that soil pH is too low for the crop(s) indicated, a lime recommendation will be given in units of either
ton/acre or lb/1000 sq ft. For best results, mix the lime into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil several months before planting.
For no-till or established plantings where this is not possible, apply no more than 1 to 1.5 ton/acre (50 lb/1000 sq ft) at one
time, even if the report recommends more. You can apply the rest in similar increments every six months until the full rate
is applied. If MG is recommended and lime is needed, use dolomitric lime.
Fertilizer
Recommendations for field crops or other large areas are listed separately for each nutrient to be added (in units of
lb/acre unless otherwise specified). Recommendations for N (and sometimes for B) are based on research/field studies
for the crop being grown, not on soil test results. K-I and P-I values are based on test results and should be > 50. If they
are not, follow the fertilizer recommendations given. If Mg is needed and no lime is recommended, 0-0-22 (11.5% Mg) is
an excellent source; 175 to 250 lb per acre alone or in a fertilizer blend will usually satisfy crop needs, SS-I levels appear
only on reports for greenhouse soil or problem samples.
Farmers and other commercial producers should pay special attention to micronutrient levels. If $, pH$, $pH, C or Z
notations appear on the soil report, refer to . In general, homeowners do not
need to be concerned about micronutrients. Various crop notes also address lime fertilizer needs; visit
Recommendations for small areas, such as home lawns/gardens, are listed in units of lb/1000 sq ft . If you cannot find
the exact fertilizer grade recommended on the report, visit to find information that
may help you choose a comparable alternate. For more information, read
.
Test Results
The first seven values [soil class, HM%, W/V, CEC, BS%, Ac and pH] describe the soil and its degree of acidity. The
remaining 16 [P-I, K-I, Ca%, Mg%, Mn-I, Mn-AI1, Mn-AI2, Zn-I, Zn-AI, Cu-I, S-I, SS-I, Na, ESP, SS-I, NO 3-N (not routinely
available)] indicate levels of plant nutrients or other fertility measurement. Visit
Report Abbreviations
Ac exchangeable acidity
B boron
BS% % CEC occupied by basic cations
Ca%% CEC occupied by calcium
CEC cation exchange capacity
Cu-I copper index
ESP exchangeable sodium percent
HM%percent humic matter
K-I potassium index
K2O potash
Mg%% CEC occupied by magnesium
MIN mineral soil class
Mn manganese
Mn-Al1 Mn-availability index for crop 1
Mn-AI2 Mn-availability index for crop 2
Mn-I manganese index
M-O mineral-organic soil class
N nitrogen
Na sodium
NO3-N nitrate nitrogen
ORG organic soil class
pH current soil pH
P-I phosphorus index
P2O5 phosphate
S-I sulfur index
SS-I soluble salt index
W/V weight per volume
Zn-AI zinc availability index
Zn-I zinc index
Understanding the Soil Report: explanation of measurements, abbreviations and units
$Note: Secondary Nutrients and Micronutrients
www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/obpart4.htm#fs
A Homeowner's Guide to Fertilizer.
www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/uyrst.htm
ncagr.gov/agronomi/pubs.htm.
Weaver Farm –Yr. 3 (2020) Remedial Action Plan Implementation
A complete replant of the site with bare-root stock at a rate of 680 trees/acre will be conducted this
planting season. Before planting, a narrow set ripping/bedding plow will be used to prepare planting
rows sitewide. This plow will disturb about 24” wide every 8’ across the site. The bedding action will
release surface compaction and incorporate organic material into the soil. The ripping portion of the
plow will promote deeper root growth and release deeper compaction. A narrow plow will be used to
minimize the disturbance. In addition, lime will be applied sitewide. RS has secured and plans to plant
the following species.
*RS recognizes that Pinus taeda would not count under the CMB rule, we’re simply trying to see if
anything will grow.
RS is in the process of collecting baseline data, which will be detailed in the Yr. 3 Monitoring report
along with an end of the year typical vegetation monitoring survey.
1
Species Number
Acer rubrum 1500
Celtis occidentalis 100
Celtis laevigata 500
Cornus amomum 300
Liriodendron tulipifera 3,000
Pinus taeda 2,000
Platanus occidentalis 3,000
Prunus laurocerasus 500
Prunus serotina 500
Ptelea trifoliate 500
Quercus lyrata 800
Quercus phellos 2,500
Quercus shumardii 700
Rhus glabra 500
Viburnum dentatum 500
Totals:16900
Remedial Work Date Completed
Ripping/bedding plow Week of March 16th , 2020
Planting March 24th, 2020
Soil Amendments Ongoing
Baseline Tree Counts By end of April 2020
Weaver Farm –Yr. 3 (2020) Remedial Action Plan Implementation Photo Date: 04/02/2020
First photo series is of ripping/bedding work done by plow
Page 2
Weaver Farm –Yr. 3 (2020) Remedial Action Plan Implementation Photo Date: 04/02/2020
Ripping/bedding work done by plow
Page 3
Observed area of higher tree survival,
less ripping occurred (Plot 15 –Yr. 2 MR
(2019) 647 stems per acre)
Weaver Farm –Yr. 3 (2020) Remedial Action Plan Implementation Photo Date: 04/02/2020
Ripping/bedding work done by plow
Page 4
Weaver Farm –Yr. 3 (2020) Remedial Action Plan Implementation Photo Date: 04/02/2020
Ripping/bedding work done by plow & planting details
Page 6
White arrow on replanted stems
Surviving planted stem from 1st
remedial work
Weaver Farm –Yr. 3 (2020) Remedial Action Plan Implementation Photo Date: 04/02/2020
Planting details
Page 7
White arrow on replanted stems
Bare root planting, March 24th, 2020
Weaver Farm –Yr. 3 (2020) Remedial Action Plan Implementation Photo Date: 04/02/2020
Ripping/bedding work done by plow
Page 8
Bare root planting, March 24th, 2020
White arrow on replanted stems
Bare root planting, March 24th, 2020
White arrow on replanted stems
2023 Remedial Ac�vi�es

From:Merritt, Josh
To:[e-mail]; Holz, Raymond
Cc:Hamilton, Ryan
Subject:Weaver Farm Bank Parcel DWR #2017-0110V2 / Closeout Site Visit Notes
Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:45:00 PM
Attachments:Weaver Closeout meeting (map).pdf
Good afternoon, Katie –

Below are the site visit notes from today’s MY5 / Closeout visit for Weaver Farm Nutrient Offset and
Buffer Mitigation Bank Parcel (DWR No. 2017-0110V2). Also attached is a preliminary map
highlighting areas of discussion. Please feel free to add to these as you see necessary.

Credit Releases
Task 5 MY2 – 5% withheld credit will be released.
Task 6 MY3 – 5% withheld credit will be released.
Task 9 MY5 – Partial credit release
5% credit release
Additional 5% credit will be released in 2024 pending action items described
below.
total percentage credits to be released this year = 15%
Action Items
CVS plots 1-7 and 22 (see attached map)
Low height/vigor
Additional standard monitoring within referenced CVS plots through Spring 2024
Provide data that trees are living and growing.
Inform Katie if tree vigor remains low.
Supplemental planting
Small area around CVS plot 18 (see attached map)
Plant species suitable for wet soils
No monitoring required.
Provide photos and species list within MY6 monitoring.

Thank you for taking the time.

Josh Merritt
Project Manager
Davey Mitigation
Weaver Farm (Map)
Post closeout meeting notes
Legend
Supplemental Planting - Wet species
800 ft
N
➤➤
N
During the NC DWR close-out site with Ka�e Merrit on May 16, 2023, low stem density and vigor were
observed within planted areas of the site on Figure 2 (Appendix B). DWR requests an Adap�ve
Management Plan (AMP) as a con�ngency for close-out. Items addressed by AMP included:
•Continued monitoring for CVS plots 1-7 and 22 through spring 2024 to provide data of actively
growing trees:
o During year 6 (2023), vegetation was monitored on September 18, 2023. At the request
of DWR, seven of the original permanent plots and one 50x2m transect were monitored.
Year 6 (2023) stem densities averaged 416 planted hardwood stems per acre (excluding
livestakes), with six of the seven permanent plots meeting success criteria (Table 6,
Appendix C). The average height of permanent plots in year 6 was 170.7 cm (5.6-feet)
with an average vigor of 3.8. The requested transect had 364 stems/ac with an average
height of 177 cm (5.8-feet), all stems were vigorous and healthy, though several stems
had signs of deer browse.
•Supplemental planting of wetland-associated species within a historically wet area of the site.
Specifically located around CVS plot 18 on Figure 2 (Appendix B).
o DWR agreed that additional vegetation monitoring in the area would not be required but
requested that photo documentation be provided in the Year 6 (2023) annual monitoring
report. This planting effort was completed on November 27, 2023, and included 15 stems
of river birch (Betula nigra), 20 stems of bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), and 15 stems
of sycamore (Platanus occidentalis). The planting area is depicted on Figure 2 (Appendix
B), and photographs documenting the planting effort are included below.
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Photo 1. Planting material used for 2023 Remedial Activities

Photo 2. Planter in the process of Planting a Bald Cypress (11/27/2023)

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Photo 3. Planting a River Birch (11/27/2023)

Photo 4. Planter adjusting a planted Sycamore (11/27/2023)