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April 11, 2017
Heath Slaughter
NCDOT
801 Statesville Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
RE: SR 1526A, Sampson Road; 11 C.095110
Dear Heath Slaughter:
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The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information
about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. These
results are presented in the attached 'Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that have been
documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these records suggests that
these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area if suitable habitat exists and is
included for reference. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed area within a one-mile radius of the
project area, if any, are also included in this report.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation planning, project
review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory decisions.
Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the
NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP
data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve (DNP), Registered Heritage Area (RHA), Clean Water Management Trust Fund
(CWMTF) easement, or an occurrence of a Federally-listed species is documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance, please
contact Rodney A. Butler at rodney.butler=.ncdcr.gov or 919.707.8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
SR 1526A, Sampson Road
Project No. 11 C.095110
April 11, 2017
NCNHDE-3302
No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area
There are no documented element occurrences (of inedium to very high accuracy) that intersect with the project area. Please note, however, that although the NCNHP database
does not show records for rare species within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present; it may simply mean that the area has not been surveyed. The
use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project area contains suitable habitat for rare species. If rare
species are found, the NCNHP would appreciate receiving this information so that we may update our database.
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating
South Fork Laurel Creek/Dugger Mountain R5 (General)
No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area
Collective Rating
C4 (Moderate)
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httns://ncnhde.natureserve.org/contenUhel�. Data query generated on April 11, 2017; source: NCNHP, Q1 January 2017. Please resubmit your
information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
SR 1526A, Sampson Road
Project No. 11 C.095110
April 11, 2017
NCNHDE-3302
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element
Group Observation Occurrence
Date Rank
Butterfly 28790 Polygonia progne Gray Comma 2008-09-13 E
Mammal 1233 Neotoma magister Allegheny Woodrat 1987-Pre H?
Natural 11963 Acidic Cove Forest (Typic--- 2010 C
Community Subtype)
Natural 8768 Chestnut Oak Forest (Dry--- 2010 BC
Community Heath Subtype)
Natural 30296 Chestnut Oak Forest --- 2010 BC
Community (Mesic Subtype)
Natural 10983 Pine--Oak/Heath (Typic --- 2010 B
Community Subtype)
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Accuracy Federal
Status
5-Very ---
Low
5-Very Species of
Low Concern
3-Medium ---
4-Low ---
4-Low ---
3-Medium ---
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
South Fork Laurel Creek/Dugger Mountain R5 (General) C4 (Moderate)
No Managed Areas are Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
State
Status
Significantly
Rare
Special
Concern
Global State
Rank Rank
G5 S1
G3G4 S2S3
G5 S4
G5 S5
G4 S3S4
G3 S3
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/contenUhel�. Data query generated on April 11, 2017; source: NCNHP, Q1 January 2017. Please resubmit your
information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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NCNHDE-3302: SR 1526A, Sampson Road
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