20170308 Ver 1_US 74 bulbout protected species habitat assessment_20170317

I visited the US 74 bulbout project site yesterday to conduct a wetland delineation and federally protected species habitat
assessment. Brad Odom from NCDOT met me on site. Upon completion of the delineation, Brad requested that I provide the
GPS data to Michael Trotter. One wetland (WA) was observed in or near to the location of the proposed bulbout. A map figure,
displaying the location of WA, and the associated wetland data forms are attached to this email.
As of December 26, 2012, the USFWS lists six federally protected species for Scotland County:
Scientific Name Common Name Federal Habitat
Status Present
Alligator mississippiensis American alligator T(S/A) No
Picoides borealis Red-cockaded woodpecker E No
Schwalbea Americana American chaffseed E Yes
Oxypolis canbyi Canby's drobwort E Yes
Rhus michauxii Michaux's sumac E Yes
Lysimachia asperulaefolia Rough-leaf loosestrife E No
• American alligator: Species listed as threatened due to similarity of appearance do not require Section 7
consultation with the USFWS. A review of the NCNHP records (updated January 2017) indicates that there are no
known occurrences of this species within 1.0-mile of the project study area.
• Red-cockaded woodpecker: No red-cockaded woodpecker habitat was identified within the project study area. The
forest area consists of a thick canopy of hardwood trees with a dense, shrubby understory. Further, a review of the
NCNHP records (updated January 2017) indicates that there are no known occurrences of this species within 1.0-mile
of the project study area.
• American chaffseed: Suitable habitat exists within the project study area for American chaffseed on the maintained
roadside shoulders. However, a review of the NCNHP records (updated January 2017) indicates that there are no
known occurrences of this species within 1.0-mile of the project study area.
• Canby's dropwort: Suitable habitat is present within the study area for Canby's dropwort within the forested
wetland. However, a review of the NCNHP records (updated January 2017) indicates that there are no known
occurrences of this species within 1.0-mile of the project study area. Further, the USFWS species profile for Canby's
dropwort states that "the single North Carolina population is now considered historic as the species has not been
seen at that site in several years."
• Michaux's sumac: Suitable habitat exists within the project study area for Michaux's sumac on the maintained
roadside shoulders. However, a review of the NCNHP records (updated January 2017) indicates that there are no
known occurrences of this species within 1.0-mile of the project study area.
• Rough-leaf loosestrife: No suitable habitat for rough-leaf loosestrife was observed within the study area. A thick
hardwood canopy and dense understory of woody vegetation existed in the wetland depressions within the study
area. These conditions preclude the full sunlight required for the success of this species. Further, a review of the
NCNHP records (updated January 2017) indicates that there are no known occurrences of this species within 1.0-mile
of the project study area.
Please feel free to give me a call or send me an email should you have any questions or need further information.
Thanks,
Ross
Ross Sullivan, ISA Certified Arborist�
Kimley-Horn � 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600, Raleigh, NC 27601
Direct: 919 677 2104 � Mobile: [phone]
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