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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20191403 Ver 1_Bohemian_100108_MY4_2023_20240111 Year 4 Monitoring Report Bohemian Mitigation Project FINAL DMS Project #: 100108 | Contract #: 7863 | DWR # 2019-1403 | RFP: 16-007703 Randolph & Guilford Counties, North Carolina Cape Fear River Basin Randleman Lake Watershed HUC 03030003 Prepared By: Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC For Environmental Banc and Exchange, LLC Prepared For: NC Department of Environmental Quality Division of Mitigation Services January 2024        3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27612 Corporate Headquarters 6575 West Loop South, Suite 300 Bellaire, TX 77401 Main: 713.520.5400   res.us   January 4, 2024 Jeremiah Dow NC DEQ Division of Mitigation Services 217 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27604 RE: Bohemian Mitigation Project: Year 4 Monitoring Report (NCDMS ID 100108) Listed below are comments provided by DMS on November 21, 2023 regarding the Bohemian Mitigation Project Draft Year 4 Monitoring Report and RES’ responses. 1. Figure 2 – Please show the area of 2023 easement encroachments as polygons on the  map. Additional encroachments along MA5 were observed during the site visit.  Encroachment polygons have now been added based on the site walk conducted on  11/16/2023.  2. Several corners did not have witness posts. Please verify corner monuments/survey caps  and ensure a witness post is located at each corner throughout the easement. All  witness posts should have a Conservation Easement sign attached unless located in a  fenced area. Signage can be located on the corner fence post in lieu of the witness post  when fenced, but a metal witness post must still be located inside the fence line and  approximately 6” to 1’ inside of the corner monument (rebar).  RES will work to remedy any easement corners that did not have adequate signage in 2024.  Based on prior communication regarding witness posts around fence corners, “Anytime a  treated wooden round post is located within 3 ft of the corner we appreciate the clean marking  by using that same post.  No need to add the extra marking.  The requirement is to have a  physical marking devise that can be used to help locate the in the ground monumentation.  If the  fence were located 10 ft away then we would absolutely require the corner to receive the extra  above ground witness.” The fence posts at Bohemian should currently be sufficient.  3. Based on observations during the site visit, some of the replanted encroachment areas from  last year were either missed during replanting, or had high mortality. DMS recommends  adding more containerized trees to these areas.  RES has now replanted these areas with supplemental container plantings to offset  encroachments and provide species diversity and vigor.  4. Table 6 – some columns have superscripts. Should there be footnotes below the table?  No this is a mistake on our end left over from data processing. Column superscripts have been  removed.  5. Please add details of completed supplemental planting to Appendix B, i.e, species,  size (1 gallon, 3 gallon, etc.) and number planted.  A supplemental planting table has been added in appendix B that details the  supplemental planting work done in MY3 and most recently of December 2023.   i Table of Contents 1 Project Summary ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Project Location and Description ....................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Monitoring Protocol and Project Success Criteria ....................................................................... 2 1.3 Project Components ................................................................................................................................ 3 1.4 Riparian Mitigation Approach ............................................................................................................. 4 1.5 Construction and As-Built Conditions .............................................................................................. 4 1.6 Year 4 Monitoring Performance.......................................................................................................... 4 2 Reference .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Appendix A: Background Tables and Site Maps Table 1: Buffer Project Areas and Assets Table 2: Project Activity and Reporting History Table 3: Project Contacts Table Table 4: Project Background Information Figure 1: Site Location Map Figure 2: Current Conditions Plan View Appendix B: Vegetation Assessment Data Table 5: Plant Species Summary Table 6: Vegetation Plot Mitigation Success Summary Table Table 7: Stem Count Total and Planted by Plot Species Easement Repairs and Supplemental Planting Photo Log Planted and Volunteer Stem Field Data Appendix C: Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos Bohemian Mitigation Project 1 Year 4 Monitoring Report Project #100108 January 2024 1 Project Summary 1.1 Project Location and Description The Bohemian Project is within the Randleman Lake Watershed of the Cape Fear River Basin within the 8-digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 03030003, 14-digit HUC 03030003010050 and DWR Sub Basin Number 03-06-08. The Project is located in both Guilford and Randolph County, approximately 5 miles east of Archdale, North Carolina (Figure 1). To access the western portion of the Project, head east from I-74 on NC Highway 62 W, turn right onto Groonetown Rd, after approximately 1.5 miles the site will be on the left. To access the eastern portion of the Project, head east from I-74 on NC Highway 62 W, turn right onto Frazier Farm Rd, after approximately a half mile, the site will be on the left. The coordinates for the western portion of the project are 35.914 °N and -79.884 °W. The coordinates for the eastern portion of the project are 35.912 °N and -79.873 °W. Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC (EBX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Resource Environmental Solutions (RES), is pleased to provide this Monitoring Report for the Bohemian Riparian Buffer Mitigation Project (Project) as a full-delivery buffer mitigation project for the Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) (DMS #100108). This Project provides riparian buffer mitigation credits for unavoidable impacts due to development within the Randleman Lake Watershed of the Cape Fear River Basin, United States Geological Survey (USGS) 8-digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC – 03030003) (Figure 1). The Project is in accordance with the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed Buffer Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0250. The conservation easement of the Bohemian Project totals approximately 22.78 acres and is divided into two distinct sections (east and west) and includes seven unnamed tributaries that ultimately drain into Randleman Lake approximately 3,000 feet downstream of the Project. Land use within the western portion of the Project was primarily cropland and disturbed riparian forest with the presence of invasive species. Land use within the eastern portion of the Project was primarily actively grazed non-forested pasture and disturbed riparian forest with the presence of invasive species. Furthermore, livestock have historically had access to all stream reaches within the eastern portion of the Project. The lack of riparian trees and the long-term presence of livestock in those areas contributed to bank instability and erosional rills within some riparian zones. The goal of the Project is to restore, enhance and preserve ecological function to the existing stream and riparian buffer by establishing appropriate plant communities while minimizing temporal and land disturbing impacts. Restoration of a native hardwood forest to the riparian buffer and surrounding areas and the removal of livestock aid in filtering runoff from agricultural fields, thereby reducing nutrient and sediment loads to Project channels and the overall watershed. Restoration, enhancement and preservation of the Randleman Lake riparian buffer (as defined in 15A NCAC 02B .0250) results in a reduction of the water quality stressors that affected Bohemian Mitigation Project 2 Year 4 Monitoring Report Project #100108 January 2024 the Project: livestock access and a lack of a vegetated and/or protected riparian buffer. Immediate water quality benefits and pollutant removal within the vicinity of the Project include the exclusion of livestock access to streams and reduction in nutrient loads from agricultural land-uses. This Project is consistent with the management strategy for maintaining and protecting riparian areas in the Randleman Lake watershed. Project attributes are summarized in Table 1. 1.2 Monitoring Protocol and Project Success Criteria Annual vegetation monitoring and visual assessments will be conducted. Riparian vegetation monitoring is based on the “Carolina Vegetation Survey-Ecosystem Enhancement Program Protocol for Recording Vegetation: Level 2 Plot Sampling Only Version 4.2”. Monitoring plots were installed a minimum of 100 meters squared in size and cover at least two percent of the planted mitigation area. These plots were randomly placed throughout the planted riparian buffer mitigation area (11.81 acres) and are representative of the riparian restoration and enhancement areas where applicable (i.e., when enhancement credit is being generated from supplemental planting under 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n)). The following data is recorded for all trees in the plots: species, height, planting date (or volunteer), and grid location. All stems in plots are flagged with flagging tape. Data is processed using the CVS data entry tool. In the field, the four corners of each plot were permanently marked with PVC at the origin and metal conduit at the other corners. Photos of each plot are to be taken from the origin each monitoring year. There are 10 fixed vegetation monitoring plots (Figure 2). Photos are to be taken at all vegetation plot origins each monitoring year and be provided in the annual reports. Visual inspections and photos will be taken to ensure that enhancement areas are being maintained and compliant. The measures of vegetative success for the Project are the survival of at least four native hardwood tree species, where no one species is greater than 50 percent of stems, at a density of at least 260 stems per acre at the end of Year 5. Native volunteer species may be included to meet the performance standards as determined by NC Division of Water Resources (DWR). A visual assessment of the conservation easement is also performed each year to confirm:  Fencing is in good condition throughout the site (if applicable).  No livestock access within the conservation easement area.  No encroachment has occurred.  No invasive species in areas were invasive species were treated,  Diffuse flow is being maintained in the conservation easement areas; and  There has not been any cutting, clearing, filling, grading, or similar activities that would negatively affect the functioning of the buffer. Bohemian Mitigation Project 3 Year 4 Monitoring Report Project #100108 January 2024 Component/ Feature Monitoring Maintenance through project close-out Vegetation Annual vegetation monitoring Vegetation shall be maintained to ensure the health and vigor of the targeted plant community. Routine vegetation maintenance and repair activities may include supplemental planting, pruning, mulching, and fertilizing. Exotic invasive plant species shall be treated by mechanical and/or chemical methods. Any vegetation requiring herbicide application will be performed in accordance with NC Department of Agriculture (NCDA) rules and regulations. Vegetation maintenance activities will be documented and reported in annual monitoring reports. Vegetation maintenance will continue through the monitoring period. Invasive and Nuisance Vegetation Visual Assessment Invasive and noxious species will be monitored and treated so that none become dominant or alter the desired community structure of the Project. Locations of invasive and nuisance vegetation will be mapped. Project Boundary Visual Assessment Project boundaries shall be identified in the field to ensure a clear distinction between the mitigation project and adjacent properties. Boundaries are marked with signs identifying the property as a mitigation project and will include the name of the long-term steward and a contact number. Boundaries may be identified by fence, marker, bollard, post, tree-blazing, or other means as allowed by Project conditions and/or conservation easement. Boundary markers disturbed, damaged, or destroyed will be repaired and/or replaced on an as- needed basis. Easement monitoring and staking/ signage maintenance will continue in perpetuity as a stewardship activity. Road Crossing Visual Assessment Road crossings within the Project may be maintained only as allowed by conservation easement or existing easement, deed restrictions, rights of way, or corridor agreements. Crossings in easement breaks are the responsibility of the landowner to maintain. Livestock Fencing (if applicable) Visual Assessment Livestock fencing is to be placed outside the easement limits. Maintenance of fencing is the responsibility of the landowner. 1.3 Project Components This Project generates 484,526.585 riparian buffer restoration credits on existing non-forested pasture, 72,168.500 buffer enhancement credits through livestock exclusion, and 21,958.800 buffer preservation credits. The restoration and preservation adjacent to the ephemeral Reaches Sa and Ma4 comprises 39,071 ft2 (0.9 acres) of the Project, which is in compliance with 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(7) in that it is only 4.3 percent of the total area of buffer mitigation, which is less than 25 percent of the total area of buffer mitigation (22.10 total acres). In accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(4) and (5), “the area of preservation credit within a buffer mitigation site shall comprise of no more than 25% of the total area of buffer mitigation”, only 5.04 acres out of the 6.97 total acres available for preservation credit are allowable to be used to generate mitigation credits. The total mitigation credits that the Bohemian Mitigation Project generate are summarized below and a more detailed table is in Appendix A. Mitigation Totals Used Area Square Feet Credits Restoration 514,428 484,526.585 Enhancement 144,337 72,168.500 Preservation 219,588 21,958.800 Total Riparian Buffer 878,353 578,653.885 Bohemian Mitigation Project 4 Year 4 Monitoring Report Project #100108 January 2024 1.4 Riparian Mitigation Approach Restoration activities included planting a composition of native bareroot tree species based on reference reach data and excluding livestock from the stream and surrounding riparian area. The restoration of plant communities within the Project not only provides stabilization and improves water quality within the easement limits but also provides ecological benefits to the entire watershed. Enhancement occurred in forested areas within the Project, found in small patches along SQ1, SQ2, and a small portion of Sa, where grazing occurs adjacent to the stream in accordance with the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(6). All livestock was removed from the easement and the fence was installed to exclude access to riparian areas and their associated streams. Preservation was used along Reach MA1, MA3, MA4, and MA5 in accordance with the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(5). Mature hardwood forest is present on the right bank of MA1, on the left and right bank of MA3, on the left and right bank of the most downstream portion of MA4, and on the left and right bank of the most downstream portion of MA5. 1.5 Construction and As-Built Conditions Revegetation of the Site included treating invasive species and planting native hardwood bareroot trees. Prior to planting, RES prepped the site by spraying and ripping the easement. Piedmont Alluvial Forest is the target community type for the riparian restoration areas. The community is defined by Schafale (2012). The planting of bareroot trees occurred in May 2020. Deviations from the initial planting plan were due to bareroot availability. A list of the planted species can be found in Table 5. Additionally, a temporary and permanent seed mixture was applied in areas where row crops were present. Among a variety of seed, the mixture also included black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta) which is a perennial, pollinator species. 1.6 Year 4 Monitoring Performance Monitoring of the 10 fixed vegetation plots was completed on September 21st, 2023. Vegetation tables are in Appendix B and associated photos are in Appendix C. Year 4 monitoring data indicates that all plots are exceeding the success criteria of 260 planted stems per acre. Planted stem densities ranged from 364 to 1012 planted stems per acre with a mean of 668 planted stems per acre across all plots. A total of 17 native species were documented within the plots. Volunteer species were found in eight plots, averaging 356 volunteer stems per acre. The average tree height observed was 4.5 feet. Field data collected in MY4 including tree height, vigor, and DBH can be found in Appendix B. Bohemian Mitigation Project 5 Year 4 Monitoring Report Project #100108 January 2024 Visual assessment of vegetation outside of the monitoring plots indicates that the herbaceous vegetation is well established throughout the project. Invasive species including Chinese privet, and multiflora rose were noted along the wood lines of the downstream crossing of MA1. This area was treated in December 2022, however, will need to be treated again to reduce resprouts. Fencing is in good condition and maintains cattle exclusion. All MY3 areas of encroachment have been addressed through a combination of using additional posts, horse tape, witness posts and easement signage. There has been two new encroachments (~450ft2) near MA5 where mowing has encroached into the easement. The easement line will be filled with additional posts and placards at this during the winter of 2023/2024. Horse tape will be strung between posts in the mowed area of encroachment and RES will be in contact with the landowner to reduce further impacts on the easement. Supplemental planting for MY3 encroachment areas occurred on March 8th, 2023, at areas of previous encroachment, these areas have not been encroached into further. Additional supplemental planting occurred on December 14th, 2023 to address these new encroachment areas and to provide additional species vigor and diversity. Easement Encroachment and supplemental planting locations can be found in Figure 2 while photographs of work completed and a summary of supplemental planting table can be found in Appendix B. 2 Reference Lee Michael T., Peet Robert K., Roberts Steven D., and Wentworth Thomas R., 2008. CVS-EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation Level. Version 4.2 NC Environmental Management Commission. 2014. Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0295 - Mitigation Program Requirements for the Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Buffers. NC Environmental Management Commission. 2010. Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0250 – Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers. Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC (2020). Bohemian Mitigation Project – Final Mitigation Plan. Schafale, M.P. 2012. Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina, Fourth Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and Recreation, NCDENR, Raleigh, NC. Appendix A Project Background Tables and Site Maps Table 1. Buffer Project Areas and Assets Credit Type Location Subject? Feature Type Mitigation Activity Min-Max Buffer Width (ft) Total Area (sf) Creditable Area (sf) Initial Credit Ratio (x:1)% Full Credit Final Credit Ratio (x:1) Riparian Buffer Credits Buffer Rural Yes I / P Restoration 0-100 433,768 433,768 1 100% 1 433,768.000 Buffer Rural Yes I / P Enhancement via Livestock Exclusion 0-100 144,337 144,337 2 100% 2 72,168.500 Buffer Rural Yes I / P Restoration 101-200 43,951 43,951 1 33% 3.0303 14,503.845 Buffer Rural No Ephemeral Restoration 0-100 36,031 36,031 1 100% 1 36,031.000 Buffer Rural No Ephemeral Restoration 101-200 678 678 1 33% 3.0303 223.740 Credit Type Location Subject? Feature Type Mitigation Activity Min-Max Buffer Width (ft) Total Area (sf) Creditable Area (sf) Initial Credit Ratio (x:1)% Full Credit Final Credit Ratio (x:1) Riparian Buffer Credits Rural Yes I / P 0-100 291,884 219,588 10 100% 10 21,958.800 Rural Yes I / P 101-200 9,494 0 10 33% 30.30303 — Buffer No Ephemeral 0-100 2,363 0 100% — 219,588 25.00% 4.20% Feature Name MA1, MA3, MA4, MA5, SQ1, SQ2 SQ1, SQ2, Sb MA1, MA3, MA4, MA5, SQ1, SQ2, Sb Sa, MA4 Sa, MA4 Totals 658,765 658,765 556,695.085 Eligible for Preservation (sf) 219,588 Preservation Area Subtotal (sf) Preservation as % Total Area of Buffer Mitigation Ephemeral Reaches as % Total Area of Buffer Mitigation Feature Name Buffer Preservation MA1, MA3, MA4, MA5 MA1, MA3, MA4, MA5, MA4 Elapsed Time Since planting complete: 3 yr, 6 mo Number of reporting Years1:4 Data Collection Completion or Activity or Deliverable Complete Delivery Restoration Plan NA Jan-20 Final Design – Construction Plans NA NA Stream Construction NA NA Site Planting NA May-20 As-built (Year 0 Monitoring – baseline) May-20 Jun-20 Year 1 Monitoring Nov-20 Dec-20 Year 2 Monitoring Nov-21 Nov-21 Invasive Vegetation Treatment NA Dec-22 Easement Repairs NA Nov-22 Year 3 Monitoring Oct-22 Nov-22 Easement Repairs NA Feb-23 Supplemental Planting NA Mar-23 Year 4 Monitoring Sep-23 Oct-23 Supplemental Planting NA Dec-23 Year 5 Monitoring 1 = The number of reports or data points produced excluding the baseline Table 2. Project Activity and Reporting History Bohemian Site Planting Contractor H&J Forestry Planting contractor POC Matt Hitch Nursery Stock Suppliers Arborgen Monitoring Performers RES / 3300 Glenwood Ave, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612 Monitoring POC Daniel Dixon (864) 567-7761 Table 3. Project Contacts Table Bohemian Site USGS Hydrologic Unit 8-digit 03030003 Physiographic Province Southern Outer Piedmont Table 4. Project Background Information Project Name Bohemian County Randolph & Guildford Project Area (acres) 22.78 Project Coordinates (latitude and longitude)Latitude: 35.914 N Longitude: -79.884 W Planted Acreage (Acres of Woody Stems Planted)11.81 Project Watershed Summary Information River Basin Cape Fear USGS Hydrologic Unit 14-digit 03030003010050 DWR Sub-basin 03-06-08 0 2,0001,000 Feet Figure 1 - Site Location Map Bohemian Mitigation Project Guilford and Randolph Counties,North Carolina Legend Conservation Easement Randleman Lake Service Area ©Date: 5/19/2020 Drawn by: RTM Checked by: JRM Document Path: R:\resgis\dropboxgis\projects\NC\Bohemian\MXD\7_Monitoring\MY0\Figure 1 - Site Location - Bohem ian.mxd 1 inch = 2,000 feet 35.914, -79.884 M A 1 Sb M A4 S a M A5 MA3 S Q 2 SQ1 MA1 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 10 9 8 © 0 400200 Feet Date: 1/8/2024 Drawn by: DGD Checked by: RTM Document Path: R:\Resgis\Projects\NC\101737_Bohemian\MXD\7_Monitoring\MY4\Figure 2 - CCPV MY4 - Bohemian.mxd Figure 2 Current Conditions Plan View MY4 2023 BohemianMitigation Project Guilford and RandolphCounties, North Carolina 1 in = 400 feet Legend ConservationEasement EncroachmentsEasement FixedSupplemental Planting Zones2023Stream Top ofVegetation >260Buffer Mitigation Restoration, 0- Restoration, 0-100' (Ephemeral) Restoration, 101- Restoration, 101-200'(Ephemeral) Enhancement, 0- Preservation, 0- Preservation, 0-100'(Ephemeral) Preservation, 101- Vegetation Condition Assessment AbsentPresentMarginal Absent Present Target Community Invasive Species No Fill Easement Encroachment to be Repaired Appendix B Vegetation Assessment Data   Appendix B. Vegetation Assessment Data   Table 5. Bohemian Planted Species Summary Table 6. Bohemian Vegetation Plot Mitigation Success Summary   Plot #  Stream/  Wetland  Stems Volunteers Total  Success  Criteria  Met?  Average  Stem  Height (ft)  1 445 0 445 Yes 1.71  2 526 324 850 Yes 2.40  3 728 1416 2145 Yes 5.86  4 526 40 567 Yes 12.48  5 567 202 769 Yes 4.22  6 850 0 850 Yes 4.00  7 364 324 688 Yes 3.33  8 890 769 1659 Yes 3.51  9 1012 121 1133 Yes 4.33  10 769 364 1133 Yes 2.78  Project  Avg 668 356 1024 Yes 4.46    Common Name Scientific Name Total Stems Planted Willow Oak Quercus phellos 2,200 Chestnut Oak Quercus montana 1,900 Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor 1,500 Blackgum Nyssa sylvatica 1,500 Swamp Chestnut Oak Quercus michauxii 1,000 Southern Red Oak Quercus falcata 1,000 Black Walnut Juglans nigra 600 Red Mulberry Morus rubra 500 Black Cherry Prunus serotina 450 White Oak Quercus alba 400 Eastern Redbud Cercis canadensis 350 11,400Total   Appendix B. Vegetation Assessment Data   Supplemental  Planting Table   Species Species Size Quantity Planted MY3 Quantity Planted MY4 White oak  Quercus alba 3 gallon 65 94    1 gallon    Red mulberry  Morus rubra 3 gallon 35 36    1 gallon 30    Swamp chestnut  oak Quercus michauxii 3 gallon 18 3    1 gallon 47    Southern red oak Quercus falcata 3 gallon 65 94    1 gallon    Sycamore Quercus falcata 3 gallon 7    1 gallon    River Birch Betula nigra 3 gallon 6    1 gallon    Willow Oak Quercus phellos 3 gallon 102    1 gallon      Total 260 342      Appendix B. Vegetation Assessment Data   Table 7. Bohemian Stem Count Total and Planted by Plot Species     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 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 Acer rubrum red mapleTree 1058 23 Cercis canadensis eastern redbud Tree 111 222 333333 999666888999232323 Cornus amomum silky dogwood Shrub 9 9 9 11 11 11 7 7 7 27 27 27 26 26 26 29 29 29 31 31 31 31 31 31 Diospyros virginiana common persimmonTree 222222 111 555556444333 Juglans nigra black walnut Tree 111337 448333444555666 Liquidambar styraciflua sweetgum Tree 7 5 13 6 31 2 Liriodendron tulipifera tuliptree Tree 111 111112111 Morus rubra red mulberry Tree 555 111333222 111 121212131313131313999292929 Nyssa sylvatica blackgum Tree 111 111 222222444444313131 Platanus occidentalis American sycamoreTree 1121999 114 211113611113088598822 Prunus serotina black cherry Tree 7 7 7 3 3 3 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 Quercus oak Tree 111111 Quercus alba white oak Tree 111333222 111111 111222222131313111111111111131313181818 Quercus bicolor swamp white oakTree 111111111 111 111 555444444555101010 Quercus falcata southern red oakTree 222444333 222111 121212101010131313141414313131 Quercus lyrata overcup oak Tree 222 222 444444444444 Quercus michauxii swamp chestnut oakTree 222 222 444555111141414141414161616171717101010 Quercus montana Tree 111 111222111444666101010 Quercus phellos willow oak Tree 111111111222 888444222191919161616222222272727545454 Quercus rubra northern red oakTree 555222 333 222333151515999181818191919 Ulmus americana American elm Tree 1 1 215 11 11 11 13 13 21 18 18 53 13 13 14 14 14 19 21 21 21 9 9 17 22 22 41 25 25 28 19 19 28 165 165 253 146 146 167 174 174 227 185 185 199 264 264 264 66666899113345566666677799997710171720171717181819171717121212 445 445 445 526 526 850 728 728 2145 526 526 567 567 567 769 850 850 850 364 364 688 890 890 1659 1012 1012 1133 769 769 1133 668 668 1024 656 656 751 704 704 919 749 749 805 1068 1068 1068 10 0.25 10 0.25 Annual Means 10 0.25 9 0.22 10 0.25 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 0.02 MY0 (2020) Stem count size (ares) size (ACRES) Species count Stems per ACRE 1 0.02 1 0.02 100108‐01‐0007 100108‐01‐0008 100108‐01‐0009 100108‐01‐0010 MY4 (2023) MY3 (2022) MY2 (2021) MY1 (2020) Current Plot Data (MY4 2023) Scientific Name Common Name Species Type 100108‐01‐0001 100108‐01‐0002 100108‐01‐0003 100108‐01‐0004 100108‐01‐0005 100108‐01‐0006 Bohemian Easement Repair and Supplement Planting Photos Easement Repair (02/09/2023) Easement Repair (02/09/2023) Easement Repair (02/09/2023) Easement Repair (02/09/2023) Easement Repair (02/09/2023) Supplemental Planting (03/09/2023) Supplemental Planting (03/09/2023) Supplemental Planting (03/09/2023) Supplemental Planting (03/09/2023) Supplemental Planting (03/09/2023) Appendix C Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos Bohemian Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos Vegetation Plot 1 (09/21/2023) Vegetation Plot 2 (09/21/2023) Vegetation Plot 3 (09/21/2023) Vegetation Plot 4 (09/21/2023) Vegetation Plot 5 (09/21/2023) Vegetation Plot 6 (09/21/2023) Vegetation Plot 7 (09/21/2023) Vegetation Plot 8 (09/21/2023) Vegetation Plot 9 (09/21/2023) Vegetation Plot 10 (09/21/2023)