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August 23, 2017
Heath Slaughter
NCDOT
801 Statesville Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
RE: Bridge #153 on SR 1728; 176P.11.R.120
Dear Heath Slaughter:
Secr�etary Susi H_ H�rnilton
NCNHDE-4172
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, based on the project area mapped with your request, indicates that there are
no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, or conservation/managed areas
within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there may be no documentation of natural
heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not imply or confirm their absence; the area may not have
been surveyed. The results of this query should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists.
In the event that rare species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may
update our records.
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Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the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.
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 Federally-listed species are 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 [e-mail] or 919.707.8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Bridge #153 on SR 1728
Project No. 17BP.11.R.120
August 23, 2017
NCNHDE-4172
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
Bird 33946 Aquila chrysaetos Golden Eagle 2014-02 D
No Natural Areas are Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner
Thurmond Chatham Game Land NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Wilkes County Open Space Wilkes County
Accuracy Federal State Global State
Status Status Rank Rank
4-Low Bald/Golden Significantly G5 SXB,S1
Eagle Rare N
Protection
Act
Owner Type
State
Local Government
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/hel�. Data query generated on August 23, 2017; source: NCNHP, Q3 July 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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