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NCNHDE-7251
October 9. 2018
Patrick Breedlove
NCDOT-Division 14
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
RE: Haywood County B- 175; 14SP.20441.1
Dear Patrick Breedlove:
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, and/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. 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 documented within the project area or 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.aov/offices/Directory/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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published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.
Also please note that 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 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 rodnev.butlerC�ncdcr.cov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Haywood County B - 175
Project No. 14SP.20441.1
October 9, 2018
NCNHDE-7251
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy Federal
Group Observation Occurrence Status
Date Rank
Amphibian 7455 Cryptobranchus Eastern Hellbender 1988-07-14 H? 3-Medium ---
alleganiensis
alleganiensis
Freshwater Fish32661 Cottus carolinae
Freshwater Fish27436 Percina caprodes
Freshwater Fish18841 Sander canadensis
Mammal 36045 Myotis lucifugus
Banded Sculpin
Logperch
Sauger
Little Brown Bat
2010-10-05 E
1998-07-26 E
1988-06-28 H?
2007-06-13 E
Mammal 34285 Myotis septentrionalis Northern Long-eared 2007-06-13
Bat
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
3-Medium ---
3-Medium ---
3-Medium ---
3-Medium ---
E 2-High T-4(d)
State Global State
Status Rank Rank
Special G3G4T S3
Concern 2
Special G5
Concern
Threatened G5
Significantly G5
Rare
Significantly G3
Rare
Threatened G1G2
S1
S1
S1
S2
S2
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Pisgah National Forest - Appalachian Ranger US Forest Service Federal
District
{NOTE If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for additional information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve
(DNP�, Registered Natural Heritage Area (RHA), or Federally-listed species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project.
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde natureserve.ora/content/hel�. Data query generated on October 9, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q4 Oct 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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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Haywood County B - 175
Project No. 14SP.20441.1
October 9, 2018
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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
Amphibian 7455 Cryptobranchus Eastern Hellbender 1988-07-14 H? 3-Medium -- Special G3G4T S3
alleganiensis
alleganiensis
Amphibian 3297 Eurycea longicauda Longtail Salamander 1919-07-24
longicauda
Freshwater Fish32661 Cottus carolinae Banded Sculpin 2010-10-05
Freshwater Fish27436 Percina caprodes Logperch 1998-07-26
Freshwater Fish18841 Sander canadensis Sauger 1988-06-28
Freshwater or 35917 Ventridens decussatus Crossed Dome 2006-07-06
Terrestrial
Gastropod
Mammal 36045 Myotis lucifugus Little Brown Bat 2007-06-13
Mammal 34285 Myotis septentrionalis Northern Long-eared 2007-06-13
Bat
Natural 2629 Acidic Shale Slope --- 1993-09
Community Woodland
Natural 13641 Chestnut Oak Forest --- 2010
Community (Dry Heath Subtype)
Natural 30289 Chestnut Oak Forest --- 2010
Community (Mesic Subtype)
Vascular Plant 16721 Buckleya Piratebush 1985-07-12
distichophylla
Vascular Plant 23933 Hackelia virginiana Virginia Stickseed 1968-Pre
Vascular Plant 23969 Orbexilum onobrychis Lanceleaf Scurfpea 1891-07-17
H
E
E
H?
E
E
E
B
BC
BC
A
H
H
4-Low
3-Medium
3-Medium
3-Medium
2-High
3-Medium
2-High
3-Medium
4-Low
4-Low
3-Medium
5-Very
Low
5-Very
Low
T-4(d)
Concern 2
Special G5T5 S1S2
Concern
Special G5 S1
Concern
Threatened G5 S1
Significantly G5 S1
Rare
Significantly G3 S3?
Rare
Significantly G3 S2
Rare
Threatened G1G2 S2
--- G2? S1
--- G5 S5
--- G4 S3S4
Threatened G3 S2
Significantly G5 S2
Rare
Peripheral
Special G5 SH
Concern
Historical
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Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy
Group Observation Occurrence
Date Rank
Vascular Plant 7786 Poa saltuensis A Bluegrass 1983 E 3-Medium
Vascular Plant 20556 Trillium simile Sweet White Trillium 2009-04-16 B 2-High
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating
Snowbird Creek/Cedar Cliff R3 (High)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rl (Exceptional)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner
Great Smoky Mountains National Park US National Park Service
Great Smoky Mountains Registered Heritage Area US National Park Service
Pisgah National Forest - Appalachian Ranger US Forest Service
District
Collective Rating
C4 (Moderate)
Cl (Exceptional)
Owner Type
Federal
Federal
Federal
Federal State Global State
Status Status Rank Rank
--- Threatened G5 Sl
--- Threatened G3 S2
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde natureserve.org/content/hel�. Data query generated on October 9, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q4 Oct 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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