20081473 Ver 4_Arrington buffer remediation complete_Phase I_20160622

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Memo
To: Katie Merritt, DWR
From: Brian Hockett , RES
cc: File
Date: June 22, 2016
Arrington Bridge Phase I — Year 1 Monitoring
Re: Remedial Actions Memo #2
Per the November 3, 2015 email response from Katie Merritt (DWR) referencing the Year 1
monitoring report for the Arrington Bridge Phase I and Phase I Expansion Bank Parcels, RES
is providing a summary for remediation as requested.
1. A supplemental planting plan for the 3.07 acres that were mowed and/or disked
which shall include 1) a proposed deadline to complete the replanting, 2) a
commitment to flag all stems that will be planted, 3) a commitment to provide
post -planting pictures of the replanted areas, 4) stem count data for Plot 8 post
planting.
RES staff took immediate action to remediate the easement encroachment of 3.07
acres at the Arrington Bridge Phase I and Phase I Expansion. A supplemental
planting was performed in the months of February and May 2016 for all
encroachment areas. As requested by DWR, all supplemental tree stems planted in
the encroachment areas were flagged with marking tape. Vegetation Plot 8 corners
were re-established and planted. Stem totals within VP8 yielded 39 stems (1,575
trees/acre). As part of RES's active preventative action, in mid-October 2015 RES
planted 3 -gallon container trees along the easement edge and posted additional
easement marking signs. Our intentions are that planting larger trees along the
boundary will help to provide a visual boundary between the agriculture fields and the
conservation easement. RES has also discussed with the landowner and persons
responsible for the easement encroachment to ensure it doesn't happen again. Photos
of the tree plantings, Vegetation Plot 8, and additional easement signage are provided
below.
RES has performed all requested remedial action items and is requesting the remaining 5%
credit release for MY1 from the Arrington Bridge Phase I and Phase I Expansion site. Please
let me know if you have additional concerns or questions.
Thanks,
Brian Hockett, PLS
NC Operations Manager
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Installed additional easement boundary markers along encroachment areas.
Installed additional easement boundary markers along encroachment areas.

Planted 3 -gallon container trees on Easement Boundary.
Planted 3 -gallon container trees along Easement Boundary.

Vegetation Plot 8 Re-established corners and planted. (39 trees — 1,575 trees/acre)
Replanting within the encroachment areas.