20181097 Ver 2_RES_20181097v2_Dogtown Bank Parcel MY1 Report_20240409

Bank Parcel Development Plan Year 1 Monitoring Report

Dogtown Riparian Buffer Mitigation Bank

DWR Project # 2018-1097v2

Catawba County, North Carolina
Catawba River Watershed
HUC 03050101

Prepared By:

Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
Bank Sponsor: Environmental Banc and Exchange (EBX)
3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612

April 2024
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Table of Contents

1.0 Project Summary ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Project Location and Description ....................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Project Success Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Project Components ................................................................................................................................ 3
1.4 Riparian Restoration Approach ........................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Construction and As-Built Conditions .............................................................................................. 4
1.6 Year 1 Monitoring Performance.......................................................................................................... 5
2.0 Methods ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.0 Reference .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Appendix A: Site Maps Table 1: Dogtown Project Credits Figure 1: Site Map Figure 2A: Current Conditions Plan View (Dogtown North) Figure 2B: Current Conditions Plan View (Dogtown South) Appendix B: Vegetation Assessment Data Table 2a: Planted Species Summary Table 2b: Planted Seed Mix Summary Table 3: Vegetation Plot Mitigation Success Summary Table Table 4: Stem Count Total and Planted by Plot Species Appendix C: Project Photos Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos General Site Photos Appendix D: Vegetation Monitoring Plot Data Sheets
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1.0 Project Summary

1.1 Project Location and Description

Environmental Banc & Exchange (EBX) is pleased to provide this Monitoring Report for the
Dogtown Riparian Buffer Mitigation Bank (“Project”) under the approved Dogtown Mitigation
Banking Instrument (MBI) that was made between the Bank Sponsor, EBX, and the NC Division of
Water Resources (DWR). This project is designed to provide Riparian Buffer credits for unavoidable
impacts to riparian buffers along the Catawba mainstem below Lake James and along the
mainstem lakes from and including Lake James to the NC & SC border in the Catawba River Basin
per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (l)(1). The Bank Parcel is located within the United States Geological
Survey (USGS) 8-digit HUC 03050101. This Project is in accordance with the Consolidated Buffer
Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295, made and entered into by EBX acting as the Bank Sponsor
(Sponsor), and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality-Division of Water
Resources (DWR). Supporting figures can be found in Appendix A. The Project has also been
designed and constructed in concurrence with the Dogtown Stream Mitigation Site (SAW# 2017-
00608).

The Dogtown Project is located within Catawba County, approximately four miles north of
Conover. The Project lies within the Catawba River Basin, North Carolina Department of Water
Resources (NCDWR) sub-basin 03-08-32 and United States Geological Survey (USGS) 14-digit
hydrologic unit code (HUC) 03050101140010 (Lyle Creek watershed, a Target Local Watershed)
(Figure 1). The Project provides the opportunity to protect 61.04 acres of riparian habitat and
provides water quality benefit downstream of the approximately 427-acre project drainage area.
The Project is accessible from C & B Farm Road and Swinging Bridge Road (Figure 1). Coordinates
for the Project are as follows: 35.765828 N, and -81.185426 W.

The Project is protected by a conservation easement totaling 61.04 acres and is comprised of two
separate easement parcels consisting of Bakers Creek and seven of its unnamed tributaries that
drain into Lyle Creek a direct tributary to the Catawba River. The drainage area of the Project is
approximately 427 acres. The project area was primarily active pasture, scattered hay crop fields,
and disturbed riparian forest, with three agricultural ponds located in the project area. Vegetation
around the ponds and the unbuffered stream reaches were primarily composed of herbaceous
vegetation and scattered trees. Additionally, the riparian buffer where vegetated was in poor
condition throughout most of the project where it was narrow ten to twenty foot wide from top
of bank.

The Dogtown Stream Mitigation Site was built to not only provide stream restoration,
enhancement, and preservation on approximately 11,602 linear feet of streams within the
conservation easement through a separate mitigation banking instrument with the North Carolina
Interagency Review Team (IRT) but also restore and preserve the riparian buffer and surrounding
areas. Riparian restoration and preservation of the Catawba River Basin per 15A NCAC 02B .0295
(l) and other riparian areas onsite result in immediate water quality benefits within the vicinity of
the Project and included the removal of agricultural practices adjacent to project streams and
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reduction in nutrient loads from agricultural land-uses. The riparian restoration activities within
the Project also result in improved water quality within the downstream watershed.

1.2 Monitoring Protocol and Project Success Criteria

Annual vegetation monitoring and visual assessments are conducted on an annual basis.
Vegetation is surveyed at established vegetation plots across the site that are representative of
the riparian restoration areas. Data is presented each year in annual monitoring reports, including
Current Conditions Plan View maps (Figure 2a and Figure 2b).
Photos are taken at all vegetation plot origins during each monitoring year. Visual inspections and
photos are taken to ensure that restoration and preservation areas are being maintained and
compliant. These monitoring activities will continue to be done for each monitoring year.
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 the stems, established at a density
of at least 260 planted trees 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.
Invasive and noxious species are monitored and treated so that none become dominant or alter
the desired community structure of the site.

A visual assessment of the conservation easement will also be performed each year to confirm:
• Easement markers are in good condition throughout the site;
• No encroachment has occurred;
• No invasive species in areas where 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 is
performed in accordance with NC Department of Agriculture
(NCDA) rules and regulations. Vegetation maintenance activities
are documented and reported in annual monitoring reports.
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Component/
Feature
Monitoring Maintenance through project close-out
Vegetation maintenance will continue through the monitoring
period.
Invasive and
Nuisance
Vegetation
Visual
Assessment
Invasive and noxious species are monitored and treated so that
none become dominant or alter the desired community
structure of the Project. Locations of invasive and nuisance
vegetation are mapped and reported.
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
are repaired and/or replaced on an as-needed basis. Easement
monitoring and staking/ signage maintenance will continue in
perpetuity as a stewardship activity.

1.3 Project Components

This Bank includes 14.02 acres (610,773 ft2) of riparian buffer restoration area and 15.37 acres
(669,689 ft2) of riparian buffer preservation resulting in 610,773.000 buffer restoration and
40,718.200 buffer preservation credits respectively for a total of 651,491.200. Credit amount
changes from the approved BPDP to the MY0 monitoring report are due to surveyed TOB
changes, easement break shifts, and the removal of a previously existing crossing that has since
collapsed. These changes have resulted in a 20,759.467 increase in credits requested from the
BPDP, this is in part due to surveyed top of banks after construction of the project as opposed
to arial imagery used during the BPDP across the site, this especially had the largest impact
around the previously ponded areas. The Sponsor will maintain one credit ledger for both buffer
Restoration credits and buffer preservation credits. All mitigation credit assets shall be shown on
the credit ledger. The total potential riparian buffer mitigation credits were calculated using the
DWR “Project Credit Table Template (Updated May 2023)” and are presented in Appendix A

1.4 Riparian Restoration Approach

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Preparation within the Project involved treating invasive vegetation like Chinese privet and
multiflora rose, contoured ripping, seeding and planting, and pond removal. Disturbed areas were
stabilized to prevent erosion by seeding with a mixture of pollinator friendly temporary and
permanent seed mix. The seed mixture of riparian seeding was applied and established where
bare areas were present due to impacts from stream construction activities. Prior to seeding and
planting, areas of compacted soils were ripped and disked. Temporary and permanent riparian
seeding was consistent with the Planted Seed Mix Summary (Appendix B).

Buffer restoration activities were conducted along stream reaches S1A S1B, S2A, S2B, S3A, S3B,
DT1A, DT1B DT3A, DT3B, DT4 and Bakers Creek in accordance with the Consolidated Buffer
Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295(o)(3). The ponds at the top of DT1A were constructed for
stream restoration which restored and daylighted the connection between the pond and
downstream. The stream design approach included breaching the existing dam and meandering
the constructed channel within the natural valley (Appendix A). The riparian areas adjacent to the
newly constructed stream channel within the pond footprint were planted for buffer restoration
credit in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B 0295 (o) and labeled as a “Pond” feature on Table 1. All
riparian restoration areas were planted from top of bank back at least 50 feet from the stream
with bare root tree seedlings on a 9 by 6 foot spacing to achieve an initial density of 800 trees per
acre. The buffered channels provide water quality and habitat functions within the Catawba River
Basin. The restored plant communities within the Project provide stabilization and improve water
quality within the easement limits but also provide ecological benefits to the entire watershed.

Buffer preservation was applied in the forested areas along S1A S1B, S2A, S2B, S3A, S3B, DT1A,
DT1B DT2, DT2A, DT3A, DT3B, DT4 and Bakers Creek, in accordance with the Consolidated Buffer
Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(4). Minimal maintenance outside of treating invasive
vegetation growths and maintaining the easement is anticipated due to the past land use history.

1.5 Construction and As-Built Conditions

The initial planting of bare root trees occurred on February 24th, 2023. All riparian restoration
areas, and disturbed preservation areas, were planted with bare root tree seedlings on a nine by
six-foot spacing to achieve an initial density of approximately 800 trees per acre. Planted areas
were ripped and seeded with an herbaceous seed mix to provide rapid herbaceous cover and
promote immediate buffer effectiveness as well as habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. The
seed blend contained both temporary and permanent seed and included taproot species. The
seed was sown utilizing a broadcast distribution. Planting occurred in all areas proposed for
riparian restoration as well as preservation areas affected by the adjacent stream restoration and
meets the performance standards outlined in the Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295; this includes treating
invasive species and planting at least four species of native hardwood bare root trees. The target
vegetative community within the project was designed after a Piedmont Alluvial Forest. The
Piedmont Alluvial Forest community is defined by Schafale and Weakely (2012). This tree
community composition is highly diverse and well suited given the Project’s soil and landscape
characteristics and will provide water quality improvements and ecological benefits. There were
no deviations from the initial planting plan. A list of the planted species can be found in Table 2.
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The site was constructed in accordance with the Approved Mitigation Plan and associated permits
and the construction was verified by DWR on a site visit in April 2023. RES acquired 404 (SAW-
2017-00608) and 401 (2018-1097v2) Permits. There were no easement changes between BPDP
approval and construction. Stream construction activities were completed in February 2023. The
conservation easement was marked at each corner and every 200 feet with Unique Places 2 Save
signs attached to t-posts during August 2023. During the As-Built site walk, April 26th, 2023, DWR
officials noticed several areas of potential low stem density and the easement boundary was not
adequately marked in some areas. Unmanaged vegetation (vines, blackberry, fennel, herbaceous,
fallen trees) and inundated areas were present possibly supporting an absence of planted stems
or areas lacking in sufficient stem density. The site was supplementally planted on November 29th
2023 and relevant areas were cleared of nuisance vegetation on November 28th 2023.

1.6 Year 1 Monitoring Performance

All Year 1 Monitoring data is present below and in the appendices. The Project is on track to
meeting vegetation success criteria.

Monitoring of the 22 vegetation plots was completed in November 2023. Vegetation tables are
in Appendix B and associated photos are in Appendix C. MY1 monitoring data indicates that all
plots are exceeding the success criteria of 260 planted stems per acre. Planted stem densities
ranged from 445 to 809 planted stems per acre with a mean of 609 planted stems per acre across
all permanent plots. Monitoring device locations and other relevant details from monitoring are
found in Figure 2a and Figure 2b. Vigor of the planted stems was recorded as a “3” unless
otherwise noted. A total of nine species were documented within the plots. Volunteer species
were not noted during monitoring but are expected to establish in upcoming years. The average
tree height observed was 1.6 feet.

In accordance with the adaptive management plan, (AMP) submitted alongside the as-built
monitoring report, several vegetation monitoring transects were conducted in the areas of
clearing and/or supplemental planting. Supplemental planting consisted of 889 one and three
gallon container trees in the areas of concern submitted in the AMP. Transects (AMP1-AMP3)
ranged from 486-850 and averaged 661 stems/acre. Species composition planted in the
supplemental planting zones was based on approved species from the BPDP apart from white oak
which was added due to tree availability. One vegetative transect was conducted in each AMP
zone based upon field review of affected area sizes. Photos of AMP transects can be found in
Appendix C while relevant vegetative data is included in Appendix B.

Visual assessment of vegetation outside of the monitoring plots indicates that the herbaceous
vegetation is becoming well established throughout the project. There was no encroachment
observed or similar activities that would negatively affect the functioning of the buffer.

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2.0 Methods

Vegetation monitoring and visual assessments are conducted on an annual basis at 22 permanent
monitoring plots. Vegetation Plots were established based on protocols outlined in Section 1.2
above. One vegetation plot is outside riparian restoration zone but will be included in monitoring
and reporting. Vegetation plot monitoring follows the CVS-EEP Level 2 Protocol for Recording
Vegetation, version 4.2 (Lee et al. 2008) and includes analysis of species composition and density
of planted species. Data is processed using the CVS data entry tool. In the field, the four corners
of each fixed 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. Data from
those plots measuring success of the areas where buffer credit is being sought are provided in
the monitoring reports. These plots were randomly placed throughout the planted riparian
mitigation area and are representative of the riparian restoration areas. All fixed vegetation
monitoring plots are at least partially within riparian buffer crediting area however, some due to
the narrow restoration area, are not fully within the riparian buffer restoration area. The number
of monitoring plots needed based on riparian buffer area restoration is 12 while number of plots
installed is 22, well over the minimum required. The following data will be recorded for all trees in
the plots: species, height, planting date (or volunteer), and grid location. All stems in plots were
flagged with flagging tape. The AMP vegetative monitoring transects were collected in locations
where there are no permanent vegetation plots and in the form of 100 square meter belt transects.
Tree species and height were recorded for each planted stem and the transects were mapped.

3.0 Reference

Resource Environmental Solutions (2019). Dogtown Mitigation Site – Bank Parcel Development Plan

Lee Michael T., Peet Robert K., Roberts Steven D., and Wentworth Thomas R., 2008. CVS-EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation Level. Version 4.2

North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP). “Catawba River Basin Restoration
Priorities 2013.”

NC Environmental Management Commission. 2014. Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0295 - Mitigation
Program Requirements for the Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Buffers.

Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 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
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Table 1. Dogtown, 2018‐1097v2, 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 Min‐Max 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 No In‐Line Pond Restoration 0‐50 3 Ponds (PA, PB, PC) 81,107 81,107 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 81,107.000 No — —
Buffer Rural No I / P Restoration 0‐50 S1 107,998 107,998 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 107,998.000 No — —
Buffer Rural No I / P Restoration 0‐100 S1 (51‐100) 10,432 10,432 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 10,432.000 No — —
Buffer Rural No I / P Restoration 0‐50 S2 29,074 29,074 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 29,074.000 No — —
N/A — N/A — —
Buffer Rural No I / P Restoration 0‐50 S3 79,886 79,886 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 79,886.000 No — —
Buffer Rural No I / P Restoration 0‐50 DT1 29,425 29,425 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 29,425.000 No — —
Buffer Rural No I / P Restoration 0‐50 DT2 5,387 5,387 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 5,387.000 No — —
Buffer Rural No I / P Restoration 0‐50 DT3 96,783 96,783 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 96,783.000 No — —
Buffer Rural No I / P Restoration 0‐50 DT4 94,390 94,390 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 94,390.000 No — —
Buffer Rural No I / P Restoration 0‐50 Baker's Creek 76,291 76,291 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 76,291.000 No — —
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Totals (ft2):610,773 610,773 610,773.000 0.000 0.000
Total Buffer (ft2):610,773 610,773
Total Nutrient Offset (ft2):0 N/A
Total Ephemeral Area (ft2) for Credit:00
Total Eligible Ephemeral Area (ft2):203,591 0.0%Ephemeral Reaches as % TABM
Enter Preservation Credits Below Total Eligible for Preservation (ft2):203,591 25.0%Preservation as % TABM
Credit Type Location Subject? Feature Type Mitigation Activity Min‐Max 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 No I / P0‐50 DT1, DT2, DT3,
 DT4, S1, S2, S3 478,959 203,591 5 100% 5.00000 40,718.200
Rural No I / P 101‐200 Baker's Creek, S2, DT2, 
DT4, DT3 190,731 0 5 33% —
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Preservation Area Subtotals (ft2):669,690 203,591
Square Feet Credits
610,773 610,773.000
0 0.000
203,591 40,718.200
814,364 651,491.200
Square Feet Credits
Nitrogen:0.000
Phosphorus:0.0000
TOTAL AREA OF BUFFER MITIGATION (TABM)
TOTAL NUTRIENT OFFSET MITIGATION
Mitigation Totals
Nutrient Offset:
Preservation:
Total Riparian Buffer:
Catawba Buffer
N/A
N/A
Restoration:
Enhancement:
Mitigation Totals
1.  The Randleman Lake buffer rules allow some ditches to be classified as subject according to 15A NCAC 02B .0250 (5)(a).
last updated 08/03/2020
USACE Extended Crediting Not In Effect Here
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Appendix B
Vegetation Assessment Data
  Appendix B. Vegetation Assessment Data

Table 2a. Planted Species Summary

Common Name Scientific Quantity Planted % Composition  
River Birch Betula nigra 3900 15 
Sugarberry Celtis laevigata 2600 10 
Yellow Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera 2600 10 
American Sycamore Platanus occidentalis  3900 15 
Swamp Chestnut 
Oak Quercus michauxii  2600 10 
Water Oak Quercus nigra  3900 15 
Willow Oak Quercus phellos  3900 15 
Northern red Oak Quercus rubra  2600 10 

Table 2b. Planted Seed Mix Summary

Common Name Scientific % 
Composition  
Virginia Wildrye Elymus virginicus 25 
Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutans 25 
Little Blue Stem Schizachyrum scopanum 10 
Soft Rush Juncus effusus 10 
Blackeyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta 10 
Deer Tongue Diacnthelum clandestinum 10 
Common Milkweed Asclepias synaca 5 
Showy Goldenrod Solidago erecta 5 

  Appendix B. Vegetation Assessment Data

Table 3. Vegetation Plot Mitigation Success Summary 

Plot #Planted 
Stems/Acre
Volunteer 
Stems/Acre
Total 
Stems/Acre
Success 
Criteria 
Met?
Average 
Planted 
Stem Height 
(ft)
1 445 0 445 Yes 1.7
2 567 0 567 Yes 1.8
3 809 0 809 Yes 1.9
4 607 0 607 Yes 1.8
5 607 0 607 Yes 1.8
6 647 0 647 Yes 1.4
7 445 0 445 Yes 1.7
8 769 0 769 Yes 1.5
9 769 0 769 Yes 1.5
10 607 0 607 Yes 2.0
11 607 0 607 Yes 1.8
12 769 0 769 Yes 1.2
13 607 0 607 Yes 1.4
14 526 0 526 Yes 1.6
15 445 0 445 Yes 1.4
16 567 0 567 Yes 1.7
17 769 0 769 Yes 1.5
18 607 0 607 Yes 1.4
19 526 0 526 Yes 1.5
20 607 0 607 Yes 1.6
21 647 0 647 Yes 1.4
22 445 0 445 Yes 2.0
Project Avg 609 0 609 Yes 1.6
AMP 1 647 0 647 Yes 3.8
AMP 2 486 0 486 Yes 3.8
AMP 3 850 0 850 Yes 5.0
AMP Avg 661 0 661 Yes 4.2
  Appendix B. Vegetation Assessment Data

Table 4. Main 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
Betula nigra river birch Tree 333555 111444777666333444
Celtis laevigata sugarberry Tree 111 444222 333 111
Liriodendron tulipiferatuliptree Tree 111111111 111111 111222222333
Platanus occidentalis American sycamoreTree 111111111111444222222444111111444
Quercus alba white oak Tree
Quercus michauxii swamp chestnut oakTree 222333111888111444 111333333111
Quercus nigra water oak Tree 222222222222 222 555222222
Quercus phellos willow oak Tree 222222333222444333333111111222111
Quercus rubra northern red oakTree 333222666222111111222222111111
11 11 11 14 14 14 20 20 20 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 11 11 11 19 19 19 19 19 19 15 15 15 15 15 15
666777888555666888444777777888666
445 445 445 567 567 567 809 809 809 607 607 607 607 607 607 647 647 647 445 445 445 769 769 769 769 769 769 607 607 607 607 607 607
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
Betula nigra river birch Tree 111333111333 666222444555333777
Celtis laevigata sugarberry Tree 222111 111222333111
Liriodendron tulipiferatuliptree Tree 111111444222 222 111333
Platanus occidentalis American sycamoreTree 111222444444222111222222111222111
Quercus alba white oak Tree 1 1 1
Quercus michauxii swamp chestnut oakTree 333222111 333222222111222111111
Quercus nigra water oak Tree 333111333222222222 333444222222
Quercus phellos willow oak Tree 444333 222111222222111555
Quercus rubra northern red oakTree 444111 444555222 111
19 19 19 15 15 15 13 13 13 11 11 11 14 14 14 19 19 19 15 15 15 13 13 13 15 15 15 16 16 16 11 11 11
888999555444666777777666777666444
769 769 769 607 607 607 526 526 526 445 445 445 567 567 567 769 769 769 607 607 607 526 526 526 607 607 607 647 647 647 445 445 445
PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T PnoLS P‐all T
Betula nigra river birch Tree 4 4 4 3 3 3 8 8 8 83 83 83 86 86 86
Celtis laevigata sugarberry Tree 2 2 2 1 1 1242424252525
Liriodendron tulipiferatuliptree Tree 1 1 1 1 1 1 292929353535
Platanus occidentalis American sycamore Tree 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 53 53 53 54 54 54
Quercus alba white oak Tree 111222444888
Quercus michauxii swamp chestnut oak Tree 45 45 45 51 51 51
Quercus nigra water oak Tree 2 2 2 45 45 45 55 55 55
Quercus phellos willow oak Tree 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 52 52 52 58 58 58
Quercus rubra northern red oak Tree 1 1 1 2 2 2414141616161
16 16 16 12 12 12 21 21 21 380 380 380 425 425 425
888555666999888
647 647 647 486 486 486 850 850 850 615 615 615 614` 614 614
0.02
Current Plot Data (MY1 2023)
100148‐01‐0008 100148‐01‐0009 100148‐01‐0010 100148‐01‐0011
Stem  count
size (ares)
size (ACRES)
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
Scientific Name Common Name Species Type
100148‐01‐0001
1
100148‐01‐0002 100148‐01‐0003 100148‐01‐0004 100148‐01‐0005 100148‐01‐0006
Stem  count
size (ares)1
100148‐01‐0018
Scientific Name Common Name Species  Type
100148‐01‐0012
100148‐01‐0007
Species  count
Stems  per ACRE
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
0.02
1
100148‐01‐0019 100148‐01‐0020 100148‐01‐0021 100148‐01‐0022100148‐01‐0013 100148‐01‐0014 100148‐01‐0015 100148‐01‐0016 100148‐01‐0017
size (ACRES)0.02 0.02
1111111111
0.02 0.02 0.02 0.020.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
MY1 (2023) MY0 (2023)
Species  count
Stems  per ACRE
Annual Means
Scientific Name Common Name Species  Type
AMP 1AMP 2AMP 3
11
Stem  count
size (ares)
Dogtown
Dogtown
Dogtown
Species  count
Stems  per ACRE
Current Plot Data (MY1 2023)
Current Plot Data (MY1 2023)
0.62 0.69
28
size (ACRES)0.02 0.02 0.02
251
Appendix C
Project Photos
Dogtown MY1 Vegetation Monitoring Plot Photos

Vegetation Plot 1 (11/29/2023)

Vegetation Plot 2 (11/29/2023)

Vegetation Plot 3 (11/29/2023) Vegetation Plot 4 (11/29/2023)

Vegetation Plot 5 (11/29/2023)

Vegetation Plot 6 (11/29/2023)

Vegetation Plot 7 (11/29/2023)

Vegetation Plot 8 (11/29/2023)

Vegetation Plot 9 (11/29/2023)

Vegetation Plot 10 (11/30/2023)

Vegetation Plot 11 (11/30/2023)

Vegetation Plot 12 (11/30/2023)

Vegetation Plot 13 (Restored Pond Footprint) (11/30/2023)

Vegetation Plot 14 (Restored Pond Footprint) (11/30/2023)

Vegetation Plot 15 (Restored Pond Footprint) (11/30/2023)
Vegetation Plot 16 (11/30/2023)

Vegetation Plot 17 (11/30/2023)

Vegetation Plot 18 (11/30/2023)

Vegetation Plot 19 (11/30/2023)

Vegetation Plot 20 (11/30/2023)

Vegetation Plot 21 (11/30/2023)

Vegetation Plot 22 (11/30/2023)

AMP Plot 1 (11/30/2023)

AMP Plot 2 (11/30/2023)

AMP Plot 3 (11/30/2023)

Dogtown General Site Photos

Replanting and Clearing AMP Area 2 (11/28/2023)

Replanting and Clearing AMP Area 2 (11/28/2023)

Replanting and Clearing AMP Area 3 (11/28/2023) Replanting and Clearing AMP Area 3 (11/28/2023)

Replanting AMP Area 1 (11/28/2023)

Replanting AMP Area 1 (11/28/2023)

S2-A (11/28/2023)

S3B (11/28/2023)

Appendix D
Vegetation Monitoring Plot Data Sheets