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N�r#h �arolina Deparhnent of Nafiural and �ulfiural Resources
Natural Heritage Program
�avemar Ray �oaper
June 4, 2018
Patrick Breedlove
NCDOT-Division 14
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
RE: Macon County - B220
Dear Patrick Breedlove:
�ecretary �usi H_ Harniltan
NCNHDE-6175
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information
about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database, indicates that there are
no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/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. Tables of
natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile radius of the project area, if any, are also
included in this report.
If a Federally-listed species is found within the project area or is indicated within a one-mile radius of the project
area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for guidance. Contact
information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws. gov/offi ces/Di rectory/ListOffices. cfm?statecode=37.
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Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the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, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund 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�ncdcr.gov 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
Macon County - 6220
June 4, 2018
NCNHDE-6175
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 25592 Erora laeta Early Hairstreak 2004-04-24 D?
Dragonfly or 33445 Calopteryx amata Superb Jewelwing 2004-Pre H?
Damselfly
Moss 27131 Macrocoma sullivantii Sullivant's Maned-moss 2008-09-08 E
Natural 28167 Chestnut Oak Forest (Dry--- 2010-02-04 B
Community Heath Subtype)
Natural 30316 Chestnut Oak Forest --- 2010-02-04 B
Community (Herb Subtype)
Natural 29030 Montane Oak--Hickory --- 2010-02-04 B
Community Forest (Acidic Subtype)
Natural 28154 Montane Red Cedar- --- 2008-09-09 B
Community Hardwood Woodland
Natural 29062 Pine--Oak/Heath (Typic --- 2010-02-04 B
Community Subtype)
Natural 28192 Rich Cove Forest --- 2009-07-09 C
Community (Montane Rich Subtype)
Reptile 10946 Glyptemys muhlenbergii Bog Turtle 1989-07-05 E
Vascular Plant 9551 Gentianopsis crinita Fringed Gentian
Vascular Plant 23934 Hackelia virginiana Virginia Stickseed
Vascular Plant 23908 Silene ovata Mountain Catchfly
1968-Pre
1968-Pre
1991-Pre
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating
Alarka Laurel R1 (Exceptional)
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H
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Accuracy Federal State Global State
Status Status Rank Rank
3-Medium --- Significantly GU S2S3
Rare
5-Very --- Significantly G4 S1S2
Low Rare
2-High --- Significantly G3G5 S2
Rare Disjunct
3-Medium --- --- G5 S5
3-Medium --- --- G4G5 S4
2-High --- --- G4G5 S4S5
2-High --- --- G2 S2
3-Medium --- --- G3 S3
2-High --- --- G3G4 S3
4-Low Threatened Threatened G3 S2
Similar
Appearance
5-Very --- Threatened G5 S1
Low
5-Very --- Significantly G5 S2
Low Rare Peripheral
3-Medium --- Special G3 S3
Concern
Vulnerable
Collective Rating
C1 (Exceptional)

Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Nantahala National Forest - Nantahala Ranger District US Forest Service Federal
Nature Conservancy Easement The Nature Conservancy Private
Mainspring Conservation Trust Easement Land Trust for the Little Tennessee Private
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.orc�/contenUhel�. Data query generated on June 4, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q2 April 2018. 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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