20231677 Ver 1_FW_ NCWRC Comments - SAW-2022-00355 - Jade Creek Subdivision - Orange_20240117

Baker, Caroline D
From: Myers, Joseph M
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2024 12:18 PM
To: Morales, Kristina
Subject: FW: NCWRC Comments - SAW-2022-00355 - Jade Creek Subdivision - Orange
Attachments: NC Native Plant Alternatives_October2018.pdf
Looks like I've received some information for the Jake Creek Subdivision project - (DWR# 20231677)
Thank you,
Joe Myers
Environmental Specialist II
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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From: Munzer, Olivia <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 8:40 AM
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Subject: NCWRC Comments - SAW-2022-00355 - Jade Creek Subdivision - Orange
Good morning,
I have a few comments/recommendations on the above -referenced project.
We have records of the state endangered and federal proposed endangered tricolored bat (Perimyotis
subflavus) in Orange County. Tree clearing activities should occur outside the "active season" (April 1—
November 14) for the tricolored bat. Conducting tree clearing activities during the winter avoids impacting
bats roosting in trees, particularly duringthe maternity season (June —July). Tricolored bats are known to
roost in culverts and in bridges, including in the winter in the Piedmont of North Carolina. If any existing
culverts greater than 3 feet wide or bridges occur adjacent to or within the site, they should be surveyed for
bats within 15 days of construction. Surveys should be conducted in accordance with the National White -
nose Syndrome Decontamination Protocol and the NCWRC Culvert Survey Protocol.
A few of the plant species, particularly the shrub species, on the landscape schedule are non-native
species and/or species that do not naturally occur in Orange County. We prefer native plants used in the
project should naturally occur in Orange County
(https://authl.dpr.ncparks.gov/flora/species account.php).

• We also recommend using native plants for seeding disturbed areas. Avoid using invasive and/or non-
native species such as Bermudagrass, redtop, tall fescue, and lespedeza. A list of alternatives to non-
native species has been attached. Alternatively, use a grain, such as oats, wheat, or rye for temporary
cover and native seed mixes for permeant seeding. We recommend planting native, wildflower seed mixes
that will create pollinator habitat within the project boundary.
• We recommend not clearing the entire site, but rather maintaining the maximum amount of native
vegetation as possible.
• Conduct manual clearing of vegetation in wetlands and disallow the use of heavy, tracked
equipment. Leave vegetation where it falls rather than using heavy equipment to remove trees and other
downed vegetation, which can further damage wetlands. Clearly mark the boundary for hand clearing.
• Erosion control matting made of plastic mesh or twine should not be used within the project area because
it can injure or kill wildlife.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thankyou,
Olivia
Olivia Munzer
Western Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Rogers Depot
1718 NC Hwy 56 W
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Office: 919-707-4056 (note new number)
Cell: 336-269-0074
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