20171492 Ver 1_NHP project_report_replace_bridge_261_20171120

N�r#h �arolina Deparhnent of Nafiural and �ulfiural Resources
Natural Heritage Program
�avemar Ray �oaper
November 17, 2017
Heath Slaughter
NCDOT
801 Statesville Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
RE: Replace Bridge #261 with RCBC
Dear Heath Slaughter:
�ecretary �usi H_ Harniltan
NCNHDE-4716
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Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the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 rodney.butler a�ncdcr.gov or 919.707.8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
MAI LI NG fi�aRESS= Telephone= (919j 7fl7�1 d7 LOGLkIION=
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Raleigh, NC 2769�1651 F2aleigh, NC 276d3

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Replace Bridge #261 with RCBC
November 17, 2017
NCNHDE-4716
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State
Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
Date Rank
ButterFly 28790 Polygonia progne Gray Comma 2008-09-13 E 5-Very --- Significantly G5 S1
Low Rare
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 Owner Type
NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Easement NC DNCR, Clean Water Management Trust State
Fund
Blue Ridge Conservancy Easement Blue Ridge Conservancy Private
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde.natureserve.org/contenUhel�. Data query generated on November 17, 2017; source: NCNHP, Q4 October 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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