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Transportation
October 28, 2015
PAT McCRORY
Governor
NICHOLAS J. TENNYSON
Secretary
MEMO TO: FILE
FROM:
SUBJECT
Trish Beam, Division 12 Environmental Supervisor
Threatened/Endangered Species Survey for Bridge Replacement Project, SR 1005
(Ballpark Road), over Magness Creek (Bridge #190), Cleveland County
The Division 12 Environmental Office conducted a threatened/endangered species survey on
September 21, 2015 on Bridge #190 in Cleveland County. The federally listed species for
Cleveland County (USFWS listed date Apri102, 2015) is the dwarf-flowered heartleaf (Hexastylis
naniflora) and the Northern Long-Eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis).
Dwarf-flowered heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora) - NO EFFECT
Natural Heritage Program records document the nearest dwarf-flowered heartleaf location
approximately 2.8 miles north of the proposed project area. The heartleaf is usually found on dry
to moist ravine slopes (usually north facing and of the oak-hickory-pine forest type) and in boggy
areas near springheads. There did not appear to be suitable habitat within the proposed project
area and no species were observed. No impact on this species is anticipated.
Northern Long-Eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis) — May Affect: Not Likely to Adversely
Affect
The Natural Heritage Program records document the nearest Northern Long-Eared Bat location
approximately 13.8 miles north of the proposed project area. During summer, Northern Long-
Eared Bats roost singly or in colonies underneath bark, in cavities, or in crevices of both live and
dead trees. They may also roost in cooler places, like caves and mines. Tree species may be used
based on suitability to retain bark or provide cavities or crevices. It has also been found, rarely,
roosting in structures like barns and sheds. Northern long-eared bats spend winter hibernating in
humid caves and mines. Bridge #190 was assessed for suitable bat habitat and was found to
contain suitable habitat. One dead Big Brown Bat was observed but no Northern Long-Eared Bat
evidence was found. There will be one suitable roosting tree that may be impacted by the proposed
project (See attached Bat Habitat Assessment Form). The closest listed underground mine, per
NHP database is the S J Green Mine, 1.9 miles southwest of the project site.
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