20231611 Ver 1_WRC Comments_20240110

Homer, Seren M
From: Munzer, Olivia
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:19 AM
To: Brad Luckey
Cc: Homer, Seren M; Bailey, David E CIV USARMY CESAW (US); Ellis, John
Subject: NCWRC Comments - Knox Road - Guilford DWR#20231611
Attachments: NC Native Plant Alternatives_October2018.pdf
Good morning Mr. Luckey,
We have records of the state endangered and federal proposed endangered tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus)
near the Knox Road project. Therefore, we recommend tree clearing activities occur outside the active season
(April 1 to November 14). If existing culverts or bridges occur within or adjacent to the site, we recommend surveys
for bats within 15 days of construction. Surveys should be conducted in accordance with the National White -nose
Syndrome (WNS) Decontamination Protocol and the NCWRC culvert survey protocol to reduce the potential for
spreading WNS, which has been detected in Guilford County. 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.
Furthermore, incorporate the following elements into erosion and sediment control plans: minimize clearing and
grading, protect waterways, phase construction for larger construction sites (>25 acres), stabilize soils as rapidly
as possible (<2 weeks), protect steep slopes, establish appropriate perimeter controls, employ advanced settling
devices, implement a certified contractors program, and regularly inspect erosion control measures. Maintain or
establish a minimum 100-foot native, undisturbed forested buffer along each side of perennial streams and 50-
foot native, undisturbed forested buffer along each side of intermittent streams and wetlands.
Thankyou,
Olivia
Olivia Munzer
Western Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Rogers Depot
1718NCHwy 56W
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Office: 919-707-4056 (note new number)
Cell: 336-269-0074
[e-mail]
www.ncwildlife.org
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