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YEAR 4 (2015) ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT
WALL RIPARIAN BUFFER MITIGATION SITE
RANDOLPH COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
DMS PROJECT ID: 95007
Construction Completed March 2012
Yr 4. (2015) Monitoring Data Collected October 2015
Draft Monitoring Report Submitted November 2015
NC DWR and DMS Site Visit January 2016
Final Monitoring Report Submitted February 2016
PREPARED BY: SUBMITTED TO:
Restoration Systems, LLC
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Raleigh, NC 27604
AND
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
218 Snow Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603
NCDEQ-DMS
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Restoration Systems, LLC has established the Wall Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site (Site), designed
specifically to assist in fulfilling the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS) riparian buffer
mitigation goals. The Site is located approximately 0.5 mile west of Randleman and three miles northwest
of Asheboro, in northern Randolph County (Figure 1, Appendix A), and positioned within the 14 -digit
Cataloging Unit 03030003010070 of the Cape Fear River Basin. The Site is located within the Carolina Slate
Belt ecoregion of the Piedmont province of North Carolina. This ecoregion is characterized by dissected
irregular plains, some hills, linear ridges, and isolated monadnocks; low to moderate gradient streams with
mostly boulder and cobble substrates (Griffith 2002). The Site watershed is characterized primarily by
agriculture with forest land in riparian corridors and upper headwater depressions, and low-density residential
development scattered along roadways. Unnamed Site streams drain to a reach of the Deep River that was
listed on the NCDWQ final 2010 303(d) list for a standard violation due to reduced aquatic life integrity
(NCDWQ 2010).
The original contract (#003997) dated, July 27, 2011 was for 11.3 RBMUs. During project permitting,
RBMUs were scaled back to 9.8 based on one area deemed existing riparian buffer and not subject to
restoration or enhancement and, the removal of a farm ponded and the need for subject streams above the
pond to form through the old pond bed naturally. On January 19th, 2016, NC Division of Water Resources
(NC DWR) Sue Homewood and Katie Merritt along with NCDMS project manager Lindsay Crocker and
Restoration Systems representative Travis Hamrick conducted a site visit to verify subject streams had
formed through the old farm pond and, the Site would be able to calculate RBMUs based on Consolidated
Mitigation Buffer Rule (CMBR) (15A NCAC 0213.0295) effective November 1, 2015. DWR staff concluded
that streams had formed through the remint farm pond bed and the Site was eligible to calculate RBMUs
based on the CMBR effective 11-1-2015. This results in an increase of RMBUs generated by the Site from
9.8 to 10.48 (10.39 RBMUs from restoration and 0.09 Units from preservation). This monitoring report,
project figures, and tables have been updated accordingly. Furthermore, an updated asset / credit map has
been included as Appendix D.
Measuring 12.6 acres and protected in perpetuity by a conservation easement, the Site includes five unnamed
tributaries, which flow to the Deep River. Site streams were impacted from channel straightening, clearing
of native forest vegetation, continual maintenance, and hoof shear through livestock grazing. The primary
goal of this riparian buffer restoration project is to provide Riparian Buffer Mitigation Units (RBMUs) to the
NCDMS. Success of this goal is based on the following criteria.
1. Removing nonpoint sources of pollution associated with agricultural production including a)
removing livestock and b) ceasing the broadcast application of fertilizer, pesticides, and other
agricultural materials into and adjacent to Site streams through treatment of runoff within the forested
buffer.
2. Reducing sedimentation within onsite and downstream receiving waters by a) reducing bank erosion,
vegetation maintenance, plowing, and hoof shear adjacent to Site streams and b) removing livestock
from the Site.
3. Restoring and reestablishing natural community structure, habitat diversity, and functional continuity
by the creation of a forested riparian buffer adjacent to stream channels.
4. Promoting floodwater attenuation by increasing frictional resistance on floodwaters crossing Site
floodplains.
5. Improving aquatic habitat by enhancing stream bed shading and natural detritus input.
6. Providing a terrestrial wildlife corridor and refuge in an area extensively developed for agricultural
production.
7. Protecting the Site's full potential of stream and riparian buffer functions and values in perpetuity.
Year 4 (2015) Annual Monitoring Report Executive Summary
Wall Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site

Construction activities at the Site included the removal of a small farm pond and farm road, the installation
of shallow marsh wetland treatment areas, and the restoration of 10.39 acres of riparian buffer by planting
pasture with native forest vegetation. Earthwork associated with the Site Mitigation Plan (dam and road
removal) was delayed; therefore, in an effort to meet the seasonal planting window, Site planting occurred
prior to the initiation of earthwork. The total area associated with earthwork equaled 0.8 acres. Through
agency correspondence it was deemed acceptable to proceed with planting prior to earthwork.
Areas disturbed by earthwork were planted with 40 3 -gallon green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and 2100
bare root trees in February of 2013 as follows.
700 American elm (Ulmus americana)
500 Ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana)
300 Swamp chestnut oak (Quercus michauxii)
600 Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
Four vegetation plots (10 -meter by 10 -meter in size; Plots 1-4) were established and permanently
monumented following Site planting. During the comment and review process of the Baseline Monitoring
Document & As -built Baseline Report, the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services requested an
additional four monitoring plots be installed. The additional monitoring plots (Plots 5-8) were installed and
baseline data was collected on March 8, 2013 after year 1 (2012) monitoring. The addition of vegetation
plots resulted in a total stem count increase between monitoring year 1 (2012) and year 2 (2013) monitoring
years.
During year 2 monitoring, it was determined herbaceous growth throughout the Site was having a negative
effect on planted stems, specifically the prevalence of fescue grass. In late February of 2014, a site -wide
fescue treatment occurred. Two weeks later, 5,000 bare root saplings of same type from the original planting
list, were planted along UT 5, the upper portion of UT 1, and along UT 3 and 4. Planted stems throughout
the site appear vigorous, and though fescue has repopulated throughout much of the Site, the panted stems
are expected to remain unaffected. The 2014 replanting also resulted in an increased stem count in the
vegetation monitoring reports. Additional bare roots were planted in Plots 1 — 5.
All plots (Plots 1-8) were surveyed in October 2015 for the Year 4 (2015) monitoring season following
guidelines established in CVS -DMS Protocol for Recording Vegetation, Version 4.2 (Lee et al. 2008).
Vegetation sampling across the Site was above the required average density with 764 planted stems per acre
(excluding livestakes) surviving. In addition, each individual plot was above success criteria based on planted
stems alone. Additional vegetation data can be found in Appendix B.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
PROJECT BACKGROUND........................................................................................................1
1.1
Location and Setting.....................................................................................................................1
1.2
Project Goals / Objectives............................................................................................................. l
1.3
Project Structure, Restoration Type, and Approach......................................................................2
2.0
ANNUAL MONITORING........................................................................................................... 3
2.1
Vegetation.....................................................................................................................................3
2.1.1
Vegetation Success Criteria.................................................................................................. 3
2.1.2
Vegetative Contingency Plan................................................................................................ 3
2.1.3
Vegetative Problem Areas.................................................................................................... 3
3.0
CONCLUSIONS.......................................................................................................................... 4
4.0
REFERENCES............................................................................................................................. 4
FIGURES
Figure 1. Site Location Map...................................................................................................... Appendix A
Figure 2. Monitoring Plan View................................................................................................ Appendix A
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A. GENERAL TABLES AND FIGURES
Table 1.
Site Restoration Structures and Objectives
Table 2.
Project Activity and Reporting History
Table 3.
Project Contacts
Table 4.
Project Baseline Information and Attributes
Figure 1.
Site Location
Figure 2.
Monitoring Plan
APPENDIX B. VEGETATION DATA
Table 5. 2015 (Year 4) Planted Stem and Natural Recruit Totals by Plot
2015 (Year 4) Vegetation Monitoring Photographs
2015 (Year 4) Photo Point Photographs
APPENDIX C: AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE
APPENDIX D: REVISED CREDIT / ASSET MAP
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1.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND
1.1 Location and Setting
Located approximately 0.5 mile west of Randleman and three miles northwest of Asheboro, in northern
Randolph County (Figure 1, Appendix A), the Site is situated within the Carolina Slate Belt ecoregion of the
Piedmont physiographic province of North Carolina, and within the United States Geological Survey (USGS)
HUC 03030003 (North Carolina Division of Water Quality [NCDWQ] Subbasin Number 03-06-08) of the
Cape Fear River Basin. The Site is positioned near the southwest corner of the 14 -digit USGS Cataloging
Unit 03030003010070.
The Carolina Slate Belt ecoregion is characterized by dissected irregular plains, some hills, linear ridges, and
isolated monadnocks; low to moderate gradient streams with mostly boulder and cobble substrates (Griffith
2002). Onsite elevations range from 750 to 708 feet at the Site outfall (National Geodetic Vertical Datum,
[NGVD]) (Randleman, North Carolina USGS 7.5 -minute topographic quadrangle). The Site watershed is
characterized primarily by agriculture with forest land in riparian corridors and upper headwater depressions,
and low-density residential development scattered along roadways. Impervious surfaces account for less
than two percent of the watershed land surface. Site streams were historically impacted from channel
straightening, clearing of native forest vegetation with continual maintenance, and hoof shear through
livestock grazing. Historical land use for the Site was primarily livestock grazing and hay production.
Directions to the Site from the City of Asheboro, NC:
Travel north on I-73 for approximately 7.9 miles
Exit onto US 311 toward High Point, NC
� Turn left onto US 311 North/US 311 Extension
Travel north on US 311 for approximately 2.5 miles
Turn right onto Wall Brothers Road
Travel approximately 0.5 mile to Site entrance gate located on the left side of the road.
Latitude: 35.825437°N, Longitude: 79.850840°W
1.2 Project Goals / Objectives
Project goals include the following:
• Improving Water Quality
o Removing nonpoint sources of pollution associated with agricultural production including a)
removing livestock and b) ceasing the broadcast application of fertilizer, pesticides, and other
agricultural materials into and adjacent to Site streams through treatment of runoff within the
forested buffer.
o Reducing sedimentation within onsite and downstream receiving waters by a) reducing bank
erosion, vegetation maintenance, plowing, and hoof shear adjacent to Site streams and b)
removing livestock from the Site.
• Enhancing Flood Attenuation
o Promoting floodwater attenuation by increasing frictional resistance on floodwaters crossing Site
floodplains.
• Restoring Wildlife Habitat
o Improving aquatic habitat by enhancing stream bed shading and natural detritus input.
o Providing a terrestrial wildlife corridor and refuge in an area extensively developed for
agricultural production.
o Restoring and reestablishing natural community structure, habitat diversity, and functional
continuity.
o Protecting the Site's full potential of stream and riparian buffer functions and values in
perpetuity.
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Project goals will be accomplished by providing a minimum of 9.8 Riparian Buffer Mitigation Units, as
calculated in accordance with the requirements stipulated in RFP #16-003567. The achievement of the
following objectives will insure the success of providing said mitigation units.
Objective
Buffer Restoration Activity
Removing a pond impounding a reach of UT3 and UT4.
Pond removal occurred in April 2012 — see permanent
NCDWQ Stream
photo point 44 on Figure 2 (Appendix B).
Removing a section of paved road at the upper reach of
Paved road removal occurred in April 2012 and planting
UT5.
of the area occurred in early 2013.
Removing invasive species along the upper reach of
Invasive species removal and monitoring will be
UT2.
ongoing throughout the monitoring period, with the first
treatment in early 2013.
Installing shallow marsh wetland treatment areas on two
Shallow marsh wetland treatment areas were installed in
ephemeral ditches entering the Site from Wall Brothers
April 2012 including log outfalls, planting with erosion
Road.
control seed, and planting native forest vegetation.
Restoring approximately 9.8 acres of riparian buffer by
Site revegetation occurred in March 2012, with
planting with native forest vegetation.
supplemental planting of disturbed areas occurred in
1
early 2013 (Appendix C).
Protecting the Site in perpetuity with a conservation
The Site is protected by a conservation easement held by
easement.
the State of North Carolina (SPO # 76-131)).
1.3 Project Structure, Restoration Type, and Approach
Project Structure
The Site includes 5 unnamed tributaries that drain to Randleman Lake and the Deep River (Figure 1,
Appendix A). The lower reach of UT 1 is depicted as a perennial stream on the USGS 7.5 -minute topographic
quadrangle while the upper reach of UT 1 and the entirety of UT2 are depicted as intermittent streams [USGS
Randleman, NC 7.5 -minute topographic quadrangle (1981, 2010)]. UTs 3, 4, and 5 are not depicted on the
USGS topographic quadrangle, but exhibited characteristics of ditched intermittent streams during field
investigations. Geomorphology scores for these streams are generally low due to historical manipulation and
disturbance.
Existing Stream Characteristics
Stream
USGS
'USGS Stream
Field Stream
NCDWQ Stream
Stream
Identification Form Score
Reach
Classification
Classification
Order
UTI
1-2
intermittent/perennial
Perennial
30.5
UT2
1
intermittent
Perennial
36.25
Ephemeral /
UT3
0-1
not shown/intermittent
11/22
Intermittent
UT4
0
not shown
Ephemeral
11
UT5
0
not shown
Intermittent
22
' USGS Stream Classification UT3 is depicted only downstream of the pond on the USGS 7.5 -minute topographic quadrangle.
Restoration Type and Approach
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Site restoration activities include the cessation of agricultural practices; removal of an agricultural pond and
abandoned road crossing; installation of marsh treatment areas; and revegetation with native, forest
communities. These activities will ultimately result in the generation of 10.48 Riparian Buffer Mitigation
Units.
Completed project activities, reporting history, completion dates, and project contacts are summarized in
Tables 1-3 (Appendix A).
2.0 ANNUAL MONITORING
Monitoring of restoration efforts will be performed for a minimum of 5 years or until success criteria are
fulfilled. Monitoring activities for the Site, including relevant structures, project features, specific project
structures, and monitoring features are detailed in the monitoring plan view in Figure 2 (Appendix A).
2.1 Vegetation
Monitoring of planted vegetation will follow the Carolina Vegetation Survey (CVS) -North Carolina Division
of Mitigation Services (DMS) Protocol for Recording Vegetation, Version 4.2 (Lee et al. 2008). The Site
will be measured between June 1 and September 30 until the vegetation success criteria are achieved. A total
of eight 10 -meter by 10 -meter vegetation plots have been installed within the 9.8 acres of restored riparian
buffer (Figure 2, Appendix A). Vegetation will receive a visual evaluation on a periodic basis to ascertain
the degree of overtopping of planted elements by nuisance species.
Invasive exotic species will be located and treated on a yearly basis, dependent upon species, by a NC
Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services licensed pesticide applicator.
2.1.1 Vegetation Success Criteria
Success criteria have been established to verify that the vegetation component supports community elements
necessary for forest development. Success criteria are dependent upon the density and growth of
characteristic forest species. Additional success criteria are dependent upon the density and growth of
"Characteristic Tree Species." Characteristic Tree Species include planted species, species identified through
visual inventory of an approved, relatively undisturbed, reference forest community, and species outlined in
Schafale and Weakley (1990) for a Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest. An average density of 320
stems per acre of Character Tree Species must be surviving after five monitoring years.
2.1.2 Vegetative Contingency Plan
If vegetation success criteria are not achieved based on average density calculations from combined plots
over the entire restoration area, supplemental planting may be performed with tree species approved by
regulatory agencies. Supplemental planting may be performed as needed until achievement of vegetation
success criteria.
2.1.3 Vegetative Problem Areas
Earthwork associated with the Site Mitigation Plan (dam and road removal) was delayed; therefore, in an
effort to meet the seasonal planting window Site planting occurred prior to the initiation of earthwork. The
total area associated with earthwork equals 0.8 acre and it was deemed acceptable to proceed with planting
prior to earthwork. Areas disturbed by earthwork were planted with 40 3 -gallon Green ash (Fraxinus
pennsylvanica) and 2100 bare root trees in February of 2013. In addition, portions of the Site with low stem
densities were replanted with 5000 bare root plants in late 2013/early 2014, and Site -wide fescue treatments
occurred in the spring of 2014 (Figure 2, Appendix A). Additional vegetation data can be found in Appendix
B.
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3.0 CONCLUSIONS
Vegetation sampling across the Site was above the required average density with 764 planted stems per acre
surviving. In addition, each individual plot was above success criteria based on planted stems alone.
Summary of Planted Vegetation Plot Results
*Plots 5-8 were installed in March 2013 prior to Year 2 (2013) monitoring in response to agency comments during the review of
baseline documentation/data.
4.0 REFERENCES
Griffith, G.E., J.M. Omernik, J.A. Comstock, M.P. Schafale, W.H. McNab, D.R. Lenat, T.F. MacPherson,
J.B. Glover, and V.B. Shelbourne. 2002. Ecoregions of North Carolina and South Carolina. U.S.
Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
Lee, Michael T., R.K. Peet, S.D. Roberts, and T.R. Wentworth. 2008. CVS -DMS Protocol for Recording
Vegetation, Version 4.2. (online). Available: http://cvs.bio.unc.edu/methods.htm.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ). 2010. Final North Carolina Water Quality
Assessment and Impaired Waters List (2010 Integrated 305(b) and 303(d) Report) (online).
Available: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdl/documents/draft 2010_Cat_5.pdf [February 1, 2011].
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina: Third
Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and Recreation, North
Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Planted Stems/Acre Counting Towards Success Criteria
Plot
Year 1 2012
Year 2 2013 Year 3 2014
Year 4 2015
Year 5 2016
1
648
324 728
688
2
567
567 1174
486
3
648
445 971
1052
4
486
243 648
445
5*
--
202 648
769
6*
--
526 486
1133
7*
--
1093 1093
931
8*
--
486 405
607
Average of All Plots
587
486 769
764
*Plots 5-8 were installed in March 2013 prior to Year 2 (2013) monitoring in response to agency comments during the review of
baseline documentation/data.
4.0 REFERENCES
Griffith, G.E., J.M. Omernik, J.A. Comstock, M.P. Schafale, W.H. McNab, D.R. Lenat, T.F. MacPherson,
J.B. Glover, and V.B. Shelbourne. 2002. Ecoregions of North Carolina and South Carolina. U.S.
Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
Lee, Michael T., R.K. Peet, S.D. Roberts, and T.R. Wentworth. 2008. CVS -DMS Protocol for Recording
Vegetation, Version 4.2. (online). Available: http://cvs.bio.unc.edu/methods.htm.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ). 2010. Final North Carolina Water Quality
Assessment and Impaired Waters List (2010 Integrated 305(b) and 303(d) Report) (online).
Available: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdl/documents/draft 2010_Cat_5.pdf [February 1, 2011].
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina: Third
Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and Recreation, North
Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Appendix A: General Tables and Figures
Table 1. Site Restoration Structures and Objectives
Table 2. Project Activity and Reporting History
Table 3. Project Contacts
Table 4. Project Baseline Information & Attributes
Figure 1. Site Location
Figure 2. Monitoring Plan
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Table 1. Site Restoration Structure and Objectives
Wall Riparian Buffer Restoration Site, Randolph County, DMS Contract #: 003985
*Calculated in accordance with the Consolidated Riparian Buffer Mitigation Rule (15A NCAC 02B.0295) adopted 11/1/2015
Table 2: Project Activity and Reporting History
Wall Riparian Buffer Restoration Site, Randolph County, DMS Contract #: 003985
Activity or Report
Mitigation Credits*
Completion or Delivery
CE Document
Riparian Buffer
February - 2012
Restoration
NA
April - 2012
Preservation
10.39
February - 2012
Construction
0.90
March - 2012
Projects Components
NA
March - 2012
Restoration/
Restoration /
October 2012
Annual Monitoring Year 1 (2012)
Existing
November 2012
Planting Disturbed Areas
Mitigation
January/February 2013
Installation of 4 additional monitoring plots
Restoration
Preservation
Annual Monitoring Year 2 (2013)
Comment
Acreage
Fescue Treatment and Replant
NA
Ratio
Annual Monitoring Year 3 (2014)
August 2014
Equivalent
Acreage
October 2015
November 2015
Annual Monitoring Year 5 (2016)
Cessation of current land use practices, removing
10.39
Restoration
9.8
1:1
an agricultural pond and road crossing, removing
invasive species, and planting with native forest
vegetation.
Permanently protecting existing riparian buffer
0.90
Preservation
0.90
10:1
from cutting, clearing, filling, grading, and any
similar activities that would affect the
functionality of the riparian buffer.
Component Summation
Restoration Level
Riparian Buffer
Credit Ratio
RBMUs Mitigation Units
(acreage)
Restoration
10.39
1:1
10.39
Preservation
0.90
10:1
0.09
Totals
10.70
--
10.48
*Calculated in accordance with the Consolidated Riparian Buffer Mitigation Rule (15A NCAC 02B.0295) adopted 11/1/2015
Table 2: Project Activity and Reporting History
Wall Riparian Buffer Restoration Site, Randolph County, DMS Contract #: 003985
Activity or Report
Data Collection Complete
Completion or Delivery
CE Document
NA
February - 2012
Conservation Easement
NA
April - 2012
Mitigation Plan
NA
February - 2012
Construction
NA
March - 2012
Bare Root Planting
NA
March - 2012
Baseline Monitoring Document
April -2012
October 2012
Annual Monitoring Year 1 (2012)
September 2012
November 2012
Planting Disturbed Areas
NA
January/February 2013
Installation of 4 additional monitoring plots
March 2013
Annual Monitoring Year 2 (2013)
July 2013
October 2013
Fescue Treatment and Replant
NA
February / March 2014
Annual Monitoring Year 3 (2014)
August 2014
October 2014
Annual Monitoring Year 4 (2015)
October 2015
November 2015
Annual Monitoring Year 5 (2016)
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Table 3: Project Contacts Table
Wall Riparian Buffer Restoration Site, Randolph County, DMS Contract #: 003985
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Firm
POC & Address
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211
Full Delivery Provider
Restoration Systems, LLC
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
George Howard and John Preyer
919-755-9490
Designer:
Axiom Environmental, Inc.
Grant Lewis; 919.215.1693
218 Snow Ave. Raleigh, NC 27603
Construction Contractor:
Axiom Green Build.
Grant Lewis; 919.215.1693
218 Snow Ave. Raleigh, NC 27603
Dwight McKinney 252.482.8491
Planting Contractor:
Carolina Silvics
908 Indian Trail Road
Edenton, NC 27932
Seeding Contractor:
Axiom Green Build
Grant Lewis; 919.215.1693
218 Snow Ave. Raleigh, NC 27603
Nursery Stock Suppliers:
ArborGen
1.888.888.7158
Baseline Data Collection
Restoration Systems, LLC
Ray Holz; 919.604.9314
1101 Haynes St. Raleigh, NC 27604
Annual Monitoring:
Axiom Environmental, Inc
Grant Lewis; 919.215.1693
218 Snow Ave. Raleigh, NC 27603
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Table 4: Project Baseline Information & Attributes Table
Wall Riparian Buffer Restoration Site, Randolph County, DMS Contract #: 003985
Project Information
Project Name Wall
County Randolph
Project Area (acres) 12.6
Project Coordinates (latitude and longitude) 35.4927319589, -79.5056974787 (NAD 83/WGS 84)
Project Watershed Summary Information
Physiographic Province Northern Inner Piedmont section of Carolina Slate Belt
River Basin Cape Fear
USGS Hydrologic Unit 8 -digit 03030003 USGS Hydrologic Unit 14 -digit 03030003010070
DWQ Sub -basin 03-06-08
Project Drainage Area, Total Outfall (acres) +/-448
Project Drainage Area Percentage of Impervious Area <5%
CGIA Land Use Classification Cropland and Pasture
Reach Summary Information
Parameters
UT 1 & UT 2 UT 3 & UT 4 UT 5
Length of reach (linear feet)
2,030 850 400
Valley classification
VIII VIII VIII
Drainage area (acres)
+/-448
NCDWQ stream identification
score
UT 1 — 30.5
UT 2 — 35.25
UT 3 & UT 4 (above pond)
— 11
UT 5 — 22
NCDWQ Water Quality
Classification
Portion of Deep River where unnamed tributaries enter ( (Randleman Lake): WS -IV; CA
Morphological description (stream
type)
Perennial
Intermittent / Ephemeral
Intermittent
Drainage class
Rural
Rural
Rural
303d listed?
No
No
No
Upstream of a 303d listed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dominant Soil Series
Georgeville silty clay loam
Badin-Tarrus complex
Georgeville silty clay loam
Soil Hydric status
Non -Hydric
Non -Hydric
Non -Hydric
Slope
8-15 %
2-8 %
8-15 %
Native vegetation community
I Piedmont/Low Mountain Alluvial Forest (Schafale and Weakley 1990)
Percent exotic invasive vegetation
<5%
Regulatory Considerations
Regulation
Applicable?
Resolved?
Supporting Documentation
Waters of the United States —
Section 404
No
Waters of the United States —
Section 401
No
Endangered Species Act
No
Historic Preservation Act
No
Coastal Zone Management Act
[CZMA/Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA)]
No
FEMA Floodplain Compliance
No
Essential Fisheries Habitat
No
Sediment & Erosion Control Plan
(S&EC)
No
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encompassed by a recorded conservation easement, but is bordered by land under private ownership. Accessing the site may
require traversing areas near or along the easement boundary and therefore access by the general public is not permitted. Access by `
authorized personnel of state and federal agencies or their designees/contractors involved in the development, oversight and
stewardship of the restoration site is permitted within the terms and timeframes of their defined roles.Any intended site visitation or
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Wall Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site
1101 ST, SUITE 211 DATE: June -2012
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SITE LOCATION MAP
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Aerial Imagery USGS Topographical Map
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During the winter of 2013/2014, 5000
bare root saplings from the original
planting list were planted along UT 5,
the upper portion of UT 1, and along
UT 3 and UT 4. Additionally, during
the spring of 2014, a site -wide fescue
treatment occurred.
0 125 250
Legend
W Easement Boundary
Streams
CVS Plots
O Photo Points
February 2013 Planting Areas
500 750 1,000
Feet
Dwn. by. FIGURE
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CURRENT CONDITIONS PLAN VIEW WGUKRJ
218 Snow Ave WALL RIPARIAN BUFFER RESTORATION SITE Date Nov 2015
Raleigh, NC 27603 Randolph County, North Carolina 2
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APPENDIX B: VEGETATION DATA
Table 5 - 2015 (Year 4) Planted Stem and Natural Recruit Totals by Plot
2015 (Year 4) Vegetation Monitoring Photographs
2015 (Year 4) Photo Point Photographs
Year 4 (2015) Annual Monitoring Report Appendix
Wall Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site

Table 5. 2015 (Year 4) Planted Stem and Natural Recruit Totals by Plot
CVS Project Code Wall. Project Name: Wall Riparian Butter Mitigation
Site
Current Plot Data (MY3 2014)
Scientific Name
Common Name
Species Type
Wall -RS -0001
Wall -RS -0002
Wall -RS -0003
Wall -RS -0004
Wall -01-0005
Wall -01-0006
Wall -01-0007
Wall -01-0008
Pnol-S P -all T PnoLS P -all T Pnol-S P -all T PnoLS P -all T PnoLS P -all T PnoLS P -all T Pnol-S P -all T PnoLS P -all T
Acer floridanum
Southern Sugar Maple, Tree
1
1
1
Acer rubrum
red maple
Tree
6
Asimina triloba
pawpaw
Tree
3
3
3
Betula nigra
river birch
Tree
1
Carpinus caroliniana
American hornbeam
Tree
1
1
2
1
1
1
Carya ovata
shagbark hickory
Tree
7
7
7
Cephalanthus occidentalis
common buttonbush
Shrub
7
7
81
1
1
1
9
9
9
Cornus amomum
silky dogwood
Shrub
1
1
1
Cornus florida
flowering dogwood
Tree
Diospyros virginiana
common persimmon
Tree
1
1
1
1
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
green ash
Tree
9
9
9
10
10
10
5
5
7
3
3
3
11
11
11
5
5
5
11
11
14
1
1
1
Liquidambar styraciflua
sweetgum
Tree
1
35
Liriodendron tulipifera
tuliptree
Tree
1
1
1
1
1
7
6
6
10
2
2
3
1
1
3
Morus rubra
red mulberry
Tree
1
1
1
Quercus
oak
Tree
1
1
4
Quercus michauxii
swamp chestnut oak
Tree
1
1
1
5
5
5
7
7
7
7
7
7
1
1
1
6
6
6
3
3
3
Quercus pagoda
cherrybark oak
Tree
6
6
6
5
5
5
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
Salix nigra
black willow
Tree
15
Ulmus alata
winged elm
Tree
Ulmus americana
lAmerican elm
ITree
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Stem count
size (ares)
size (ACRES)
Species count
Stems per ACRE
19
19 19
28
281 36
23
23 33
15
15 16
17
17
17
12
12 28
26
26 37
11
11 48
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
61 61 6 6 7 7 7 4 4 4 5 5 5 3 3 5 5 5 6 5 5 6
768.9 768.9 768.9 113 1457 930.8 930.8 13351 607 607 647.5 688 688 688 485.6 485.6 1133 1052 1052 1497 445.2 445.2 1942
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Color for Density
Exceeds requirements by 10%
Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10%
Fails to meet requirements, by less than 10%
Fails to meet requirements by more than 10%
Pnol-S = Planted excluding livestakes
P -all = Planting including livestakes
T = All planted and natural recruits including livestakes
T includes natural recruits

Table 5. 2015 (Year 4) Planted Stem and Natural Recruit Totals by Plot (continued)
CVS Project Code Wall. Project Name: Wall Riparian Butter Mitigation
Site
Annual Means
Scientific Name
Common Name
Species Type
MY4 (2015)
MY3 (2014)
MY2 (2013)
MY1 (2012)
MYO (2012)
Pnol-S P -all T PnoLS P -all T Pnol-S P -all T PnoLS P -all T PnoLS P -all T
Acer floridanum
Southern Sugar Maple, Tree
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Acer rubrum
red maple
Tree
6
6
7
Asimina triloba
pawpaw
Tree
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Betula nigra
river birch
Tree
1
Carpinus caroliniana
American hornbeam
Tree
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
6
7
7
7
Carya ovata
shagbark hickory
Tree
7
7
7
6
6
141
9
9
9
Cephalanthus occidentalis
common buttonbush
Shrub
17
17
18
16
16
16
9
91
9
Cornus amomum
silky dogwood
Shrub
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Cornus florida
flowering dogwood
Tree
9
9
9
141
14
20
24
241
24
Diospyros virginiana
common persimmon
Tree
1
1
2
4
4
4
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
green ash
Tree
55
55
60
56
56
561
21
21
21
2
2
2
3
3
3
Liquidambar styraciflua
sweetgum
Tree
35
35
15
Liriodendron tulipifera
tuliptree
Tree
11
11
24
12
12
37
8
8
8
10
10
10
10
10
10
Morus rubra
red mulberry
Tree
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Quercus
oak
Tree
1
1
4
3
3
3
5
5
5
Quercus michauxii
swamp chestnut oak
Tree
30
30
30
31
31
311
15
15
15
8
8
8
8
8
8
Quercus pagoda
cherrybark oak
Tree
18
18
18
16
16
16
8
8
8
6
6
7
8
8
8
Salix nigra
black willow
Tree
15
29
9
Ulmus alata
winged elm
Tree
1
1
1
Ulmus americana
American elm
Tree
3
3
5
3
3
5
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
Stem count
size (ares)
size (ACRES)
Species count
Stems per ACRE
151
151 234
152
1521 257
96
96 127
47
47 58
66
66 66
8 8 8 4 4
0.20 0.20 0.20 0.10 0.10
141 141 18 13 13 16 15 15 18 8 8 9 9 9 9
763.81 763.81 1184 768.9 768.9 1300 485.6 485.6 642.4 475.5 475.5 586.8 667.7 667.7 667.7
Color for Density
Exceeds requirements by 10%
Exceeds requirements, but by less than 10%
Fails to meet requirements, by less than 10%
Fails to meet requirements by more than 10%
Pnol-S = Planted excluding livestakes
P -all = Planting including livestakes
T = All planted and natural recruits including livestakes
T includes natural recruits

Wall Buffer
2015 (Year 4) Vegetation Monitoring Photographs
Taken October 2015
Year 4 (2015) Annual Monitoring Report Appendix
Wall Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site

Wall Buffer
2015 (Year 4) Photo Point Photographs
Taken October 2015
Year 4 (2015) Annual Monitoring Report
Wall Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site
Appendix

APPENDIX C: AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE
Year 4 (2015) Annual Monitoring Report Appendix
Wall Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site

May 15, 2012
Ms. Kristie Corson
DENR-Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1652
Subject: Task IV Construction, Contact #: 003997
Dear Ms. Corson:
I wanted to provide you with an update regarding the status of construction and planting at the Wall
Riparian Buffer Mitigation Project in Randolph County. Due to the late closing date on the property
(April 11th), we opted to plant the site in March and then due the construction following closing. On
March 22nd Carolina Silvics planted the entire site except for two small areas totaling 0.8 acres. During
the week of April 23rd, Axiom Green Build worked in these two areas to remove a) short section of gravel
road along with a concrete culvert and b) a small earthen dam. Attached is a figure showing both the
area planted and the area of construction.
As a result of doing the construction after the planting season had passed, the two areas totaling 0.8
acres still need to be planted. I had hoped to do this immediately following construction but due to the
unseasonably warm weather it simply would not be successful. If agreeable to you, I would like to use
this year's growing season for the first year of monitoring with the stipulation that during the winter of
2012/2013 we will plant the 0.8 acre area with 1 -gallon containerized trees (as opposed to bare root
seedlings).
Removal of the road and dam were successful and we are waiting for the bottom of the impoundment
to dry out a bit more before
Please feel free to contact at me 919.334.9112 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Travis Hamrick, Project Manager
Attachments (3): Invoice Task IV
Figure- Planting Needs
Project History

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Raymond Holz
From: Raymond Holz
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 6:13 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Travis Hamrick ([e-mail])
Subject: Wall Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site: Additional Vegetation Monitoring Plots
Attachments: Additional Monitoring Plots at Wall.pdf
Afternoon Kristie,
After receiving and reviewing the comments you provided regarding the Wall Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site's Draft
Baseline Monitoring Document and As Built Baseline Report dated October 16, 2012 Restoration Systems (RS) is
prepared to install an additional four (4) vegetation monitoring plots as requested. CVS protocol stipulates that baseline
vegetation data be collected within 30 days of the project being planted. Additionally, 60 day must pass between
vegetation baseline data collection and EEP as -built review. With this in mind and with an EEP on-site as built review
already conducted (September 20, 2012), RS recommends the additional four monitoring plots be installed no later than
April 1s' of 2013.
Restoration Systems is recommending this timeline because an additional .80 acres of the Site must be planted during
the 2012 — 2013 dormant season. It is planned that one of the four additional monitoring plots will be located in the
soon to be planted area. Baseline vegetation data will be conducted simultaneously with the installation of the
additional plots and will be included within the 2013, year 2, annual monitoring report. RS understands the addition of
these monitoring plots will not prolong the vegetation monitoring of the Site, so long as all current and additional
monitoring plots achieve the success criteria outlined in the Mitigation Plan. Installation of the additional monitoring
plots will follow CVS protocol and will measure 10 by 10 meters. Please see the attached figure depicting the
approximate location of these additional monitoring plots, as well as the areas to be planted during the 2012 — 2013
dormant season.
Thank you for your time, please contact me at 919.604.9314 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Raymond Holz
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RESTORATION SYSTEMS, LLC SCALE: finch= 292 feet
Location of Additional
Wall Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site
1101 HAYNES ST, SUITE211 DATE: October -2012
RFP # 16-003571 Contract#003985
RALEIGH, NC 27604
Vegetation Monitoring Plots
Randolph County, North Carolina
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FAX: [phone]
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location of al I monitoring devices.
Aerial Imagery USGS Topographical Map
COORDINATE SYSTEM: NAD 1983 NC FEET

APPENDIX D: REVISED CREDIT / ASSET MAP
Year 4 (2015) Annual Monitoring Report Appendix
Wall Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site

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• • i I old riparian buffer mitigation rules. Total credit was calculated from the top of the
bank out 50 linear feet. Using the as -built survey (k-2 Design Group 09/18/12) and
: I I the current Consolidated Mitigation Buffer Rule (15A NCAC 02B .0295) effective
November 1, 2015, the project assets have been updated to 10.48 Riparian Buffer
~ ; , Mitigation Units (RBMU) - reflected in this figure.
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