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Executive Summary
The Valentine Preservation Site is located in Johnston County, south of the Town of
Smithfield (Figure 1). The area lies within hydrologic uniko02Ki40010, and DENR
sub -basin 03-04-02 of the Neuse River Basin (Figure 2). The proposed project is located
within the floodplain of the Neuse River and encompasses 260 acres of mature to
moderate age, frequently flooded bottomland hardwood forests and riverine swamps.
The proposed project consists of frequently flooded bottomland hardwood forests and
riverine swamps on hydric soils (Figure 3). The project is being proposed as a wetland
preservation site for the Neu -Con Umbrella Wetland and Stream Mitigation Bank
sponsored by Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC (EBX). The eastern portion of the
currently proposed tract is dominated by a anently inundated cypress, willow, and
maple swamp with trees that appear to b 5-15 yr in age. The western portion of the
property consists of mature, frequently inun ated bottomland hardwood and permanently
inundated sloughs.
Acer staff conducted field visits on March 4th and 25th to document existing vegetative
and wetland conditions. Wetland data points were documented at representative
locations throughout the site (Figure 4). Each data point was recorded with a sub -meter
accuracy GPS. Acer staff walked the entire property to assess and record vegetation
diversity and stand health. Staff members photo documented the site as shown in the
attached photo log. Two 1/10 acre repre ntative plots were established on the subject
property to record tree diversity and diater at breast height (DBH). Results of these
two tree plots are shown below.
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Table 1. Tree Species by DBH
Plot 1
DBH
Acer ne undo
4.5
6
7
15
15
Li uidambar styraciflua
Li uidambar styraciflua
4
8
Acer rubrum
5
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
4
9
5
Quercus falcata
12
12
Acer rubrum
4
5
4
5
8
9
Carpinus cariliniana
many, all under 4
Ulmus americana
15
Platanus occidentalis
10
Salix nigra
8
9
Po ulus deltiodes
16
Plot 2
DBH
Quercus michauxii
5
6
7
15
15
Li uidambar styraciflua
26
7.5
Acer rubrum
5
7
8.5
Quercus falcata
12
12
15
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
5
7
7
Ulmus americana
15
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DENR-WATERQUAUTY
WET* en i Preservation Site is located in Johnston County, south of the Town of
Smithfield (Figure 1). The area lies within hydrologic unit 03020201140010, and DENR
sub-basin 03-04-02 of the Neuse River Basin (Figure 2). The proposed project is located
within the floodplain of the Neuse River and encompasses 212 acres of mature to
moderate age, frequently flooded bottomland hardwood forests and riverine swamps.
The proposed project consists of frequently flooded bottomland hardwood forests and
riverine swamps on hydric soils (Figure 3). The eastern half of the currently proposed
tract is dominated by a permanently inundated cypress, willow, and maple swamp with
trees that appear to be 5-15 yrs in age. The western half of the property consists of
mature, frequently inundated bottomland hardwood and permanently inundated sloughs.
Acer staff conducted field visits on March 4th and 25th to document existing vegetative
and wetland conditions. Wetland data points were documented at representative
locations throughout the site (Figure 4). Each data point was recorded with a GPS unit
capable of sub-meter accuracy. Acer staff walked the entire property to assess and record
vegetation diversity and stand health. Staff members photodocumented the site as shown
in the attached photo log. Two 1/10 acre representative plots were established on the
subject property to record tree diversity and diameter at breast height (DBH).
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Valentine DP-1 Date: 3/25/08
Applicant/Owner: EBX County: Johnston
Investigator: John Hutton/Zack Mealer State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? es No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes
PNJ Plot ID:
If needed explain on reverse.
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Acer rubrum FAC 9. Asimina so. FAC
2. Liouidambar styraciflua FAC 10.
3. Ilex decidua FACW- 11.
4. Carex sp. OBL 12.
5. Ulmus americana FACW 13.
6. Celtis laevigata FACW 14.
7. Viola so. 15.
8. Arundinaria so. FACW 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC- . 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
- Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
X Aerial Photographs Inundated
_ Other _
_ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
- No Recorded Data Available X Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
X Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >12 (in.) X Local Soil Survey Data
X FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Drainage Class:
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Abundance/ Texture, Concretions,
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Size/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 10vr 5/2 5vr 516 30% Clay Loam
10-18 10vr 6/1 10vr 5/2 . 5vr 5/6 30% . 20% respectively Clay Loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol X Concretions
- Histic Epipedon - High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime X Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
X Reducing Conditions X Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? a No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? a No
Hydric Soils Present? Ye No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? ©e No
Remarks:
Approved by HQUSACE 3/92
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Valentine DP-2 Date: 3/25/08
Applicant/Owner: EBX County: Johnston
Investigator: John Hutton/Zack Mealer State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? es No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes
PN9 Plot ID:
(If needed explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Acer rubrum FAC 9. Polvgonum sp. OBL
2. Liauidambar stvraciflua FAC 10.
3. Boehmeria cvlindrica FACW 11.
4. Taxodium distichum OBL 12.
5. Arundinaria sp. FACW 13.
6. Hibiscus sp. OBL 14.
7. Scirpus sp. OBL 15.
8. Ilex decidua FACW- 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC- . 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
X Aerial Photographs Inundated
_ Other X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_ No Recorded Data Available X Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
X Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 6 (in.) X Local Soil Survey Data
X FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Drainage Class:

Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Abundance/ Texture
Concretions

inches Horizon LMunsell Moist) ,
,
tMunsell Moist) Size/Contrast Structure etc.
0-16 2.5yr 5/1 5yr 5/6 30% Clay Loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol X Concretions
- Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
X Aquic Moisture Regime X Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
X Reducing Conditions X Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
H No
Hydric Soils Present?
Ye No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? ®e No
Remarks:
Approved by HQUSACE 3/92
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Valentine DP-3 Date: 3/25/08
Applicant/Owner: EBX County: Johnston
Investigator: John Hutton/Zack Mealer State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? e

s No
Y

Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes
PNJ Plot ID:
If needed explain on reverse.
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Quercus Ivrata OBL 9. Carpinus caroliniana FAC
2. Acer rubrum FAC 10. Quercus falcata FAC+
3._ Carex sp. OBL 11.
4. Liauidambar stvraciflua FAC 12.
5. Juncus so. FACW+ 13.
6. Ilex decidua FACW- 14.
7. Quercus michauxii FACW- 15.
8. Ilex opaca FAC- 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC- . 90%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
- Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
X Aerial Photographs
_ Other
- No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
x Inundated
x Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
x Water Marks
Drift Lines

Field Observations: _
Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands

Depth of Surface Water: 1-2 (in.) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches

Depth to Free Water in Pit: 0 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves
x Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) x FAC-Neutral Test
- Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) Mottle Colors Mottle Abundance/ Texture, Concretions,
(Munsell Moist) Size/Contrast Structure. etc.
0-18 10vr 4/2 5yr 4/4 10%
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol x Concretions
- Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
x Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
x Reducing Conditions x Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? a No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? a No
Hydric Soils Present? a No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? © No
Remarks:
Approved by HQUSACE 3/92