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(MY2) MONITORING REPORT – Riparian Buffer Mitigation

STRAWBERRY HILL MITIGATION PROJECT
Johnston County, North Carolina
Neuse River Basin
HUC 03020201

NCDMS Project #100094 (Contract #7745)
USACE Action ID: SAW-2019-00124
DWR Project #2019-0159

Provided by:
Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
for Environmental Banc & Exchange – Neuse I, LLC (EBX-Neuse I)

Provided for:
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Services
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652

January 2023

December 4, 2023
Via email: [e-mail]
Matt Deangelo
RES

Subject: DMS Comments on the MY2 Report
Strawberry Hill, Project ID #100094, DMS Contract 7745

Matt,
DMS received the MY2 draft report on 11/10/2023 and visited the site on 11/30/22. DMS offers the following comments
for the report:

Stream Report

1. Section 1.5.1 – References applying a “liquid organic soil amendment” to bare areas on site. Please give more
details about the soil amendment.
2. Section 1.5.2 – Incorrect statement that “One stage recorder and one flow gauge are documenting conditions on
reaches JH1-A and JH1-B, respectively.” This sentence implies that crest gauge data is being collected on JH1-A
and flow data on JH1-B.
3. Please review cross sections. Some cross section BHRs are not reproducible with the numbers in the report. For
example, XS-3 calculates to a 0.95 BHR based on report numbers (using formula LTOB Max Depth / [BKFL Elev.
Based on MY0 XSA – Thalweg Elevation]) but is reported as 1.00. Reviewing the submitted Excel data (again
using XS-3 as an example) to remove possibility of rounding errors produces similar results. We can reproduce
all MY1 BHRs with the method described above.
4. A few minor encroachments (scalloping) were identified during the 11/30 site visit. Please add these areas to the
CCPV and indicate how future encroachments will be prevented in these areas.

Buffer Report

1. Section 1.5 – Provide detail on “liquid organic soil amendment” proposed for application to bare areas.
2. A few minor encroachments (scalloping) were identified during the 11/30 site visit. Please add these areas to the
CCPV and indicate how future encroachments will be prevented in these areas.

Please incorporate the revisions and provide a response to comments letter, one (1) hardcopy, and one (1) pdf copy along
with any updated digital files that may be needed based on the comments above. If you have any questions, or wish to
discuss these comments further, please contact me at any time. I can be reached at [phone], or via email at
[e-mail]

Sincerely,

Jeremiah Dow
Eastern Regional Supervisor
NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services

cc: Jamey McEachran, RES

3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612

Corporate Headquarters
6575 W Loop S #300
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January 12, 2024

Jeremiah Dow
NC DEQ Division of Mitigation Services
217 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27604

RE: DMS Comments on the MY2 Report Strawberry Hill, Project ID #100094, DMS Contract
7745

Listed below are comments provided by DMS on December 4, 2023 regarding the Strawberry
Hill Stream and Riparian Buffer Mitigation Project Year 2 Monitoring Reports and RES’
responses.

Buffer Report Comments:
1. Section 1.5 – Provide detail on “liquid organic soil amendment” proposed for application to
bare areas.
This has been revised to clarify that the amendment is a liquid humic acid fertilizer.

2. A few minor encroachments (scalloping) were identified during the 11/30 site visit. Please add
these areas to the CCPV and indicate how future encroachments will be prevented in these areas.
The CCPV has been revised to include these areas and discussion has been added to Section 1.5.
The encroachments are very small and narrow and do not appear to result in any tree mortality.
The areas are mapped as lines as the areal coverage is minimal.
Strawberry Hill Mitigation Project i Year 2 Monitoring Report - Buffer
Project #100094 January 2024
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 ............................................................................................................. 3 
1.5 Monitoring Performance (MY2) .......................................................................................................... 4 
2 References .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 

Appendix A: Background Tables and Site Maps
Figure 1: Site Location Map
Figure 2: Current Conditions Plan View Map
Table 1: Buffer Project Areas and Assets
Table 2: Summary: Goals, Performance and Results
Table 3: Project Attributes
Table 4: Project Timeline and Contacts

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

Appendix C: Photos
Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos
General Site Photos

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1 PROJECT SUMMARY
1.1 Project Location and Description
The Strawberry Hill Project is within the Neuse River Basin within the 8-digit HUC 03020201, 14-
digit HUC 03020201140010 and DWR Sub-basin Number 03-04-02.

The Strawberry Hill Project is located in Johnston County in Smithfield, NC at the crossroads of
Yelverton Grove Road and Brogden Road (Figure 1). To access the Project from Raleigh, take I-40
East to US-70 East. Then take US-70 BUS West until taking a right onto South 3rd Street in
downtown Smithfield. Then take a left onto Brogden Road. Follow Brogden Road for 2.9 miles and
the downstream extent of reach JH1-B will be on your left. The coordinates are 35.469579 °N and
-78.323896 °W.

Environmental Banc & Exchange – Neuse I, LLC (EBX-Neuse I), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Resource Environmental Solutions (RES), is pleased to provide this Year 1 Monitoring Report as a
component of the Strawberry Hill Mitigation Project (Project), a full-delivery stream and buffer
mitigation project for the Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) (DMS #100094). This buffer
component of the Project is designed to provide riparian buffer mitigation credits for unavoidable
impacts due to development within the Neuse River Basin, United States Geological Survey (USGS)
8-digit Cataloguing Unit 03020201 (Neuse 01) (Figure 1). This Buffer Project provides mitigation
in accordance with the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 and Nutrient
Offset Credit Trading Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0703. The Strawberry Hill Project also entails a stream
mitigation component, generating stream mitigation credits through stream restoration.
Conditions pertaining to the stream mitigation component of this Project will be provided in a
separate baseline monitoring report.

The conservation easement of the Strawberry Hill Project totals 22.12 acres and includes two
unnamed tributaries and three ditches that drain into Polecat Branch and eventually the Neuse
River. Previous land use within the Project was primarily crop production and disturbed riparian
forest. The Project area was used extensively for agricultural and forestry purposes for over 80
years. Land use adjacent to and surrounding the Project is either crop production or forest
regeneration. Water quality stressors affecting the Project include pollution from crop production
and lack of forested riparian buffer. Previous buffer conditions demonstrated significant
degradation with the loss of stabilizing vegetation because of continued crop production and
recent clear cut of adjacent riparian forest.

The goal of the buffer component of the Project is to restore and preserve ecological function to
the existing streams and their associated riparian buffer areas by establishing appropriate plant
communities while minimizing temporal and land disturbing impacts. Buffer and surrounding
riparian area improvements will filter runoff from agricultural fields, thereby reducing nutrient and
sediment loads to Project channels and provide water quality benefit to the overall watershed.
Project attributes are summarized in Table 1.
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1.2 Monitoring Protocol and Project Success Criteria
Annual vegetation monitoring and visual assessments are being 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 (15.13 acres) and are representative of the riparian restoration conditions. 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 13 fixed vegetation monitoring plots (Figure 2).

Photos are being taken at all vegetation plot origins each monitoring year and be provided in the
annual reports. Visual inspections and photos are taken to ensure that 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:
 Easement boundary markers/signage are in good condition throughout the site;
 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.

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.
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Component/
Feature Monitoring Maintenance through project close-out
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 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.
1.3 Project Components
This Project generates 642,070.977 riparian buffer restoration credits on pre-existing non-forested
land, and 8,091.309 buffer preservation credits. The total area of riparian preservation is less than
25 percent of the total area of riparian buffer mitigation in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0295
(o)(5). The total riparian buffer mitigation credits that the Strawberry Hill Mitigation Project
generate are summarized below, but the detailed Project credit breakdown, including buffer
credits that are convertible to nutrient offset credit, utilizing the DWR “Project Credit Table
Template (Updated February 2022),” is provided in Table 1; Appendix A.

Mitigation Totals Area Square Feet Credits
Restoration 652,991 642,070.977
Preservation 81,431 8,091.309
Total Riparian Buffer 734,422 650,162.286
1.4 Riparian Mitigation Approach
The buffer mitigation is in accordance with the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC
02B .0295 and Nutrient Offset Credit Trading Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0703. In addition to traditional
riparian restoration, the Project also incorporates the alternative buffer mitigation options:
Preservation of Buffers on Subject Streams, as outlined in 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o) (5), and
Restoration and Enhancement of Ditches, as outlined in 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o) (8).
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Riparian restoration along the Project streams and ditches is accomplished through the planting,
establishment, and protection of a hardwood forest community. Restoration activities included
planting a composition of native bare-root tree species along streams and ditches based on
reference data. The result will be a riparian area that functions to mitigate nutrient and sediment
inputs from the surrounding uplands.

Preservation occurs in some areas along Reach JH1-A and JH1-B. Some of these preservation
areas were associated with stream restoration under the stream mitigation component of the
Project; therefore, some of the areas were cleared during construction of the new stream corridor.
However, these impacted areas were planted under the same criteria as restoration areas.
1.5 Monitoring Performance (MY2)
Year 2 monitoring of 13 fixed vegetation plots was completed on October 3rd, 2023. Vegetation
tables are in Appendix B and associated photos are in Appendix C. MY2 monitoring data
indicates that all plots are exceeding the success criteria of 260 planted stems per acre. Planted
stem densities ranged from 324 to 688 planted stems per acre with a mean of 529 planted stems
per acre across all plots. A total of 12 planted species were documented within the plots. Seven
volunteer species were identified across the plots, and it is expected that more volunteers will
establish in upcoming years. The average planted stem height in the vegetation plots was 2.7 feet.

Visual assessment of vegetation outside of the monitoring plots indicates that the herbaceous
vegetation is establishing in much of the riparian area. However, areas where Priority II stream
restoration activities involved extensive grading are struggling to establish dense vegetative cover
though still have adequate tree density at this time. The total area of bare areas amounts to 3.77
acres and are depicted in Figure 2. In November 2023, RES applied an organic soil amendment in
the form of humic acid to these areas to promote soil health and vegetative growth while
minimizing damage to planted trees. RES also noted that loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) is establishing
in some areas, totaling about 3.9 acres (Figure 2). The pines are still short, but RES plans to treat
these promptly to minimize their competition with desirable trees. For the most part, easement
boundary markers and signs are clearly visible and in good condition although there are several
along the farm fields that have been damaged from large farm equipment, so RES is planning to
re-establish and add markers where applicable. The previously reported (in MY1) encroachment
associated with ditches JH2 and JH3 along Stevens Sausage Road were resolved as of March 2023.
RES installed additional t-post markers along with horse tape to provide a physical barrier to
prevent future encroachment and replanted the driving path footprint with containerized trees to
ensure adequate tree density and vigor. Specifically, 65 three-gallon containerized trees were
planted including American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), river birch (Betula nigra), willow oak
(Quercus phellos), and swamp chestnut oak (Quercus michauxii). RES also relocated a roadside
ditch crossing that enables farm equipment to access the fields away from the easement. The
construction is complete, and the landowner and farmer are complying and actively utilizing the
new driveway. Locations of activities are depicted in Appendix A, Figure 2 and photos Appendix
C.

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During MY2, inspection of the easement determined two minor encroachments have occurred.
One area is located at the boundary edge near the top of JH1-B where the adjacent landowner is
mowing his lawn around several of his fruit trees at the boundary, but no planted trees are harmed,
and the areal coverage is minimal. For this issue, RES plans to discuss alternative, allowable
methods with the landowner to protect his fruit trees while complying with the easement
restrictions. Another area occurs at the lower end of JH1-B along the adjacent crop field. Farm
equipment has slighty “scalloped” into the easement boundary. However, it is narrow enough that
trees do not appear to be affected. For this issue, RES plans to add more easement markers along
the boundary at shorter intervals to provide a more visible line. Additionally, RES did document
several markers (t-posts and signs) throughout the Project area had been damaged by farm
equipment along some of the crop field edges. RES will repair or replace these markers.
Additionally, there is no undocumented concentrated flow in the easement area.

2 REFERENCES
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. 2020. Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0714 – Neuse River
Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy: Protection and Maintenance of
Existing Riparian Buffers.

Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC (2020). Strawberry Hill Mitigation Project – Final
Mitigation Plan – Appendix A – Final Buffer 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
0 1,000500
Feet
Figure 1 - Site Location
Strawberry HillMitigation Project
Johnston County, North Carolina
Legend
Proposed Easement
Neuse River Basin - 03020201 (Excluding Falls Lake Watershed)
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Checked by: JRM
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Projec t Coordintates:35.469579, -78.323896
JH1-B
JH1-A
JH4
JH3
JH2
JH5
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5
6
7
13
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Figure 2 - CCPV MY2
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Johnston County,North Carolina
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1 in = 300 feet
0 300150
Feet
Legend
Recorded Easement (22.12 ac)Supplemental Planting
Vegetation Plot
>320 stems/acre
Riparian Buffer MitigationApproach
Riparian Restoration, 0-100'
Riparian Restoration, 101-200'
Riparian Restoration (Ditch),0-50'
Riparian Preser vation, 0-100'
Riparian Preser vation, 101-200'
Non-diffuse Flow DeductionArea
Area Not Viable for Credit
Sur veyed Top of BankEncroachment Line
Checked by: JRM
Area 20-29 ft.
cSupplemental Plantingin Feb. 2023
Agricultural Access DrivewayInstalled in Mar. 2023
cLoblolly PinesPresent
Bare Area
Bare Area
Bare Area Minor scalloping from farmer.Minimal area. Trees not impacted.
Mowing aroundtrees. Minimal area
Table 1. Strawberry Hill, DMS# 100094, Project Credits
Project Area
N Credit Conversion Ratio (ft2/pound)
P Credit Conversion Ratio (ft2/pound)
Credit Type Location
Subject? (enter
NO if
ephemeral or
ditch 1)
Feature Type Mitigation Activity
Min­Max Buffer
Width (ft)Feature Name Total Area (ft2)
Total (Creditable)
Area of Buffer
Mitigation (ft2)
Initial Credit
Ratio (x:1)% Full Credit Final Credit
Ratio (x:1)
Convertible to
Riparian
Buffer?
Riparian Buffer
Credits
Convertible to
Nutrient Offset?
Delivered
Nutrient Offset:
N (lbs)
Delivered
Nutrient
Offset: P (lbs)
Buffer Rural Yes I / P Restoration 0­100 Cropland (JH1, JH5)370,703 370,703 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 370,703.000 Yes 19,343.778 —
Buffer Rural Yes I / P Restoration 0­100 Timberland (JH1)122,409 122,409 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 122,409.000 No ——
Buffer Rural Yes I / P Restoration 101­200 Cropland (JH1, JH5)9,149 9,149 1 33% 3.03030 Yes 3,019.173 Yes 477.407 —
Buffer Rural Yes I / P Restoration 101­200 Timberland (JH1)6,810 6,810 1 33% 3.03030 Yes 2,247.302 No ——
Buffer Rural No Ditch Restoration 0­50 JH2, JH3, JH4 136,211 136,211 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 136,211.000 Yes 7,107.672 —
Buffer Rural No Ditch Restoration 0­50 Segment Less than 50'
(JH2)6,799 6,799 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 6,799.000 No ——
Buffer Rural No Ditch Restoration 0­100
Non­diffused Flow
Deductions (JH1, JH2,
JH4)
16,303 0 1 100%No —No ——
Buffer Rural Yes I / P Restoration 20­29 Segment Less than 30'
(JH1)910 910 1 75% 1.33333 Yes 682.502 No ——
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Totals (ft2):669,294 652,991 642,070.977 26,928.857 0.000
Total Buffer (ft2):669,294 652,991
Total Nutrient Offset (ft2):0N/A
Total Ephemeral Area (ft2) for Credit:00
Total Eligible Ephemeral Area (ft2):187,681 0.0%Ephemeral Reaches as % TABM
Enter Preservation Credits Below Total Eligible for Preservation (ft2):223,098 9.1%Preservation as % TABM
Credit Type Location Subject? Feature Type Mitigation Activity
Min­Max Buffer
Width (ft)Feature Name Total Area (sf)
Total (Creditable)
Area for Buffer
Mitigation (ft2)
Initial Credit
Ratio (x:1)% Full Credit Final Credit
Ratio (x:1)
Riparian
Buffer Credits
Buffer Rural Yes I / P 0­100 JH1, JH5 80,658 80,658 10 100% 10.00000 8,065.800
Buffer Rural Yes I / P 101­200 JH1, JH5 773 773 10 33% 30.30303 25.509
Buffer —
Buffer —
Buffer —
Preservation Area Subtotals (ft2):81,431 81,431
Square Feet Credits
652,991 642,070.977
00.000
81,431 8,091.309
734,422 650,162.286
Square Feet Credits
Nitrogen:0.000
Phosphorus:0.000
Neuse 03020201 ­ Outside Falls Lake
19.16394
N/A
Restoration:
Enhancement:
Mitigation Totals
0
TOTAL AREA OF BUFFER MITIGATION (TABM)
TOTAL NUTRIENT OFFSET MITIGATION
Mitigation Totals
Nutrient Offset:
Preservation:
Total Riparian Buffer:
1. The Randleman Lake buffer rules allow some ditches to be classified as subject according to 15A NCAC 02B .0250 (5)(a).
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November 2019.
Objective/Treatment Likely Functional
Uplift Performance Criteria Measurement
Cumulative Monitoring 
Results
Established and increased forested riparian 
buffers to 50 feet and greater along both sides of 
the channel along the project reaches with a 
hardwood riparian plant community;
Reduction in floodplain 
sediment inputs from 
runoff, increased bank 
stability, increased LWD 
and organic material in 
streams,
increased
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. 
13 fixed vegetation plots 13/13 passed ‐ MY1
13/13 passed ‐ MY2
Table 2: Summary: Goals, Performance and Results 
Goal
Restore and preserve native floodplain and 
streambank vegetation.
USGS Hydrologic Unit 8-digit 03020201
USGS Hydrologic Unit 14-digit 03020201140010
DWR Sub-basin 03-04-02
Project Coordinates (latitude and longitude)35.469579, -78.323896
Planted Acreage (Acres of Woody Stems Planted)19.73
Project Watershed Summary Information
Physiographic Province 65m - Rolling Coastal Plain
Project Area (acres) 22.12
River Basin Neuse
Table 3. Project Attributes
Project Name Strawberry Hill Mitigation Project
County Johnston
Project Drainage Area (Acres and Square Miles)383 ac (0.60 mi2)
Project Drainage Area Percentage of Impervious Area 2%
CGIA Land Use Classification Bottomland Forest, Cultivated, Evergreen Shrubland, Southern Yellow
Pine, Unconsolidated Sediment
Table 4. Project Timeline and Contacts
Data Collection Task Completion or
Activity or Deliverable Complete Deliverable Submission
Project Instituted NA Dec‐20
Mitigation Plan Approved NA Nov‐20
Construction (Grading) Completed NA 20‐Jan‐22
Planting Completed NA 07‐Mar‐22
As‐built Survey Completed NA May‐22
MY‐0 Baseline Report Mar‐22 May‐22
Encroachment 
MY1 Monitoring Report Nov‐22 Jan‐23
Encroachment Adressed Farmer access driveway relocated. Easement boundary 
markers and horse tape installed.
Mar‐23
Supplemental Planting Replanted 65 container trees on driving path 
encroachment area.
Feb‐23
MY2 Monitoring Report XS ‐ June‐23
VP ‐ Oct‐23
Nov‐23
Remediation Items (e.g. beaver removal, supplements, repairs etc.)

Provider RES / 3600 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 
27612
Mitigation Provider POC Jamey Mceachran (919) 623‐9889
Designer RES / 3600 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 
27612
Primary project design POC Ben Carroll, PE (336) 514‐0927
Construction Contractor RES / 3600 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 
27612
Construction contractor POC Jacy Kirkpatrick
Areas noted in Nov‐22. Hunting driving path continued use and farm equipment cutting 
corners. Only applies to buffer mitigation‐only section of Project. RES is actively resolving.
Strawberry Hill  #100094
Appendix B
Vegetation Assessment Data
  Appendix B. Vegetation Assessment Data

Table 5. Strawberry Hill Riparian Buffer Planted Species Summary
Common Name Species
%
Zone 1
%
Zone 2
Total
Planted Amount
River birch Betula nigra 10 10 1,600
Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis 5 5 800
Yellow poplar Liriodendron tulipifera 10 10 1,600
Wax Myrtle Morella cerifera 5 10 1,000
Swamp tupelo Nyssa biflora 5 5 800
American sycamore Platanus occidentalis 10 10 1,600
Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia 5 10 1,000
Overcup oak Quercus lyrata 10 10 1,600
Swamp chestnut oak Quercus michauxii 10 10 1,600
Water oak Quercus nigra 10 10 1,600
Willow oak Quercus phellos 10 10 1,600
Bald cypress Taxodium distichum 10 0 1,000
TOTAL 15,800

Table 6. Strawberry Hill Riparian Buffer Vegetation Plot Mitigation Success Summary
Plot # Planted 
Stems/Acre 
Volunteer 
Stems/Acre 
Total 
Stems/Acre 
Success 
Criteria 
Met? 
Average 
Planted 
Stem 
Height 
1 647 0 647 Yes 2.0 
2 607 324 931 Yes 3.4 
3 486 162 647 Yes 1.6 
4 688 243 931 Yes 1.4 
5 567 688 1255 Yes 3.2 
6 567 607 1174 Yes 3.0 
7 526 0 526 Yes 2.2 
8 445 0 445 Yes 2.4 
9 647 0 647 Yes 3.6 
10 526 0 526 Yes 1.6 
11 324 243 567 Yes 3.7 
12 486 162 647 Yes 3.7 
13 364 121 486 Yes 3.4 
Project Avg 529 196 725 Yes 2.7 
  Appendix B. Vegetation Assessment Data

Table 7. Strawberry Hill Riparian Buffer 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
Acer rubrum red maple Tree 3
Baccharis baccharis Shrub 115
Betula nigra river birch Tree 222222222222333222 111
Cephalanthus occidentali common buttonbushShrub 1 1 1 333111
Clethra alnifolia coastal  sweetpepper Shrub 1
Liquidambar styraciflua sweetgum Tree 2 6 11
Liriodendron tulipiferatuliptree Tree 111111 222 222111333
Magnolia virginiana sweetbay Tree 1
Morella cerifera wax  myrtle shrub 222 111222444
Nyssa biflora swamp tupelo Tree 111
Pinus pine Tree 4
Platanus occidentalis American sycamoreTree 222 333 222111 222
Quercus laurifolia laurel oak Tree 222 333222 111 111111
Quercus lyrata overcup oak Tree 333222 222444 222 222
Quercus michauxii swamp chestnut oakTree 222222111 666 222111
Quercus nigra water oak Tree 222 111222222222444888
Quercus phellos willow oak Tree 111111333444111111111222 222
Sambucus elderberry Shrub 6
Taxodium distichum bald cypress Tree 333666 333 111333
16 16 16 15 15 23 12 12 16 17 17 23 14 14 31 14 14 29 13 13 13 11 11 11 16 16 16 13 13 13
8887795568896611667666555666888
647 647 647 607 607 931 486 486 647 688 688 931 567 567 1255 567 567 1174 526 526 526 445 445 445 647 647 647 526 526 526
038‐01‐0011 101038‐01‐0012 101038‐01‐0013
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 maple Tree 3
Baccharis baccharis Shrub 6 4 3 29
Betula nigra river birch Tree 3 3 3 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18
Cephalanthus occidentali common buttonbushShrub 2 2 2 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9
Clethra alnifolia coastal  sweetpepper Shrub 1
Liquidambar styraciflua sweetgum Tree 19
Liriodendron tulipifera tuliptree Tree 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 14 14 17 17 17 33 33 33
Magnolia virginiana sweetbay Tree 1
Morella cerifera wax  myrtle shrub 2 2 2 11 11 11 11 11 11 23 23 23
Nyssa biflora swamp tupelo Tree 222333555151515
Pinus pine Tree 4
Platanus occidentalis American sycamoreTree 1 1 1 111111111111181818
Quercus laurifolia laurel oak Tree 2 2 2 1 1 1 131313131313242424
Quercus lyrata overcup oak Tree 1 1 1 2 2 2 181818171717161616
Quercus michauxii swamp chestnut oak Tree 1 1 1 15 15 15 14 14 14 12 12 12
Quercus nigra water oak Tree 1 1 1 1 1 1 232323303030202020
Quercus phellos willow oak Tree 1 1 1 3 3 3 2 2 2 22 22 22 23 23 23 34 34 34
Sambucus elderberry Shrub 63
Taxodium distichum bald cypress Tree 161616151515202020
8 8 14 12 12 16 9 9 12 170 170 233 181 181 184 242 242 242
6 6 7 7 7 8 5 5 6121219121213121212
324 324 567 486 486 647 364 364 486 529 529 725 563 563 573 753 753 753
Species count
Stems per ACRE
Current Plot Data (MY2 2023)
Annual MeansCurrent Plot Data (MY2 2023)
11113
0.32 0.320.02 0.02 0.32size (ACRES)0.02
1
0.02
1313size (ares)
Stem count
MY0 (2022)
Scientific Name Common Name Species Type
MY2 (2023) MY1 (2022)
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.020.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
101038‐01‐0009 101038‐01‐0010
Scientific Name Common Name Species Type
101038‐01‐0001 101038‐01‐0002 101038‐01‐0003 101038‐01‐0004 101038‐01‐0005 101038‐01‐0006
Strawberry Hill
Strawberry Hill
Stem count
101038‐01‐0007 101038‐01‐0008
size (ares)
size (ACRES)
Species count
Stems per ACRE
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
Appendix C
Photos
Strawberry Hill Riparian Buffer Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos (MY2)

Vegetation Plot 1 (10/03/2023)

Vegetation Plot 2 (10/03/2023)
Vegetation Plot 3 (10/03/2023) Vegetation Plot 4 (10/03/2023)

Vegetation Plot 5 (10/03/2023)

Vegetation Plot 6 (10/03/2023)
Vegetation Plot 7 (10/03/2023) Vegetation Plot 8 (10/03/2023)

Vegetation Plot 9 (10/03/2023) Vegetation Plot 10 (10/03/2023)
Vegetation Plot 11 (10/03/2023) Vegetation Plot 12 (10/03/2023)

Vegetation Plot 13 (10/03/2023)

Strawberry Hill General Site Buffer Photos (MY2)

Boundary Condition along JH1-A (10/3/2023) Pines along JH1-A (10/3/2023)

Sunflowers along JH1-A (10/3/2023)
General Condition along JH1-A (10/3/2023)

Bare area along JH1-B (10/3/2023)
Boundary condition along JH1-B (10/3/2023)

JH1-B looking upstream (5/19/2023)
General Condition along JH1-B (10/3/2023)

Newly installed agricultural driveway near JH2 (5/19/2023)
Supplemental plantings on old path along JH2 (5/19/2023)

Markers and horse tape blocking path near JH2 (3/6/2023)
Markers and horse tape blocking path near JH3 (10/3/2023)

Boundary condition along JH3 (10/3/2023)
Diffuse flow live stakes in JH5 swale (5/19/2023)