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Home My WebLink About20170637 Ver 1_NHP project_report_sr_1526a_sampson_road_20170523.i�'u t tt�tx! ten r� C+�l�«rrrf �?�s�aurt-e �• April 11, 2017 Heath Slaughter NCDOT 801 Statesville Road North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 RE: SR 1526A, Sampson Road; 11 C.095110 Dear Heath Slaughter: Ii.C1�' �Q�£}�'E� �c�i ar�eaa sL�sT �. ��II.�T�N :t�t',:7'cl'Gl•�.. NCNHDE-3302 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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications.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 °'`N�t�ir��g ��ampar�� `ate �f Fd„rth e-�eolina �[3epartmentaf tuatur.3➢ �nd �ultura[ Re�auirces � t,��tural Heu�ita�e �ra�rarr azl 'wh'. .lc�r�a �ar�e: � Rdl�i�h; �i � �7�Q3 _551 ��il5erw�ir_ rant�r � ��leigh. N�. �?agg-is5. �rr�t��,r;.n�r�hR ar' ' � -` - - - 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. Page 2 of 4 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. Page 3 of 4 NCNHDE-3302: SR 1526A, Sampson Road ; � ; . ,; ; : , ,. . - ; ;:. � �.. �,,� � � � � . _ � � � ,. aw. � r y � _ � �: ;r'� `� < �! ' ' � �o 1 } � i � . . .. �- . i � f � �;� ; r. � .� " � , _ R : � ,,, ` �� "i 4 k ; �4 ;� .:.' . �:i .. �..: �:��r. � ... `� .��: Ay`�'S. .. . ` :� � � ... .. . ... ,�.. .;. '�,- . :; . - ::. :. , . . , . .. ' . �:. .:�. �_.,.. .. .- . .. � - :c' , y�-�.�., . . . . .. . . -�::.: .��.. - � � :.. -..:. . ::�: N,. •: ;:. W�E : ;: :; .. S :. ,, < April 11, 2017 125,132 � Project Boundary o 02 o.a o.s mi D Buffered Project Boundary o o.szs o.ss 1.3 km � Natural Heritage Element Occurrence (NHEO) Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, Intermap. increment P Corp.. GEBCO. USGS, FAO. NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadas[er NL, Ordnance Survey. 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