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FINAL MONITORING REPORT
YEAR 5 of 5
Green Valley Farm Site
Riparian Buffer Restoration
DMS Contract Number 003994 -DMS Site 95012
DWR Project Number 2014-0073
Randolph County, North Carolina
Cape Fear River Basin
HUC 03030003010070
Submitted to:
North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
Construction Completed: June 2012
Data Collection Period: October 2017
Submission Date: January 2018
This project was developed in conformance with Randleman Buffer Rules 15A NCAC 02B. 0250

Provided by:
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Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
302 Jefferson Street, Suite 110
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-829-9909

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY / PROJECT ABSTRACT......................................................................
1.1 Project Goals and Objectives...................................................................................................
1.2 Project Background.................................................................................................................
1.3 Vegetation Condition...............................................................................................................
1.4 Summary Information / Data...................................................................................................
2.0 METHODOLOGY............................................................................................................................
3.0 REFERENCES.................................................................................................................................
APPENDICES
Appendix A. Project Vicinity Map and Background Tables
Figure 1
Vicinity Map
Table 1
Project Restoration Components
Table 2
Project Activity and Reporting History
Table 3
Project Contacts
Table 4
Project Attributes
Appendix B. Visual Assessment Data
Figure 2 Current Condition Plan View (CCPV)
Table 5 Vegetation Condition Assessment Table
Photos Vegetation Plot Photos
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1
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2
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Appendix C. Vegetation Plot Data
Table 6 Riparian Buffer Vegetation Totals
Table 7 CVS Stem Count Total and Planted with/without Livestakes by Plot and Species
Appendix D. DWR Correspondence
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY / PROJECT ABSTRACT
1.1 Project Goals and Objectives
The Green Valley Buffer Mitigation Project is located in the 03030003 Catalog Unit (CU), in the Cape Fear
River Basin. Assets of this CU include the Deep River, the Randleman Reservoir, and major communities
including High Point, Asheboro, Siler City, and Sanford. Restoration goals for CU 03030003 as identified
in the 2009 Cape Fear River Basin RBRP include protection of several species of mussel and the Cape Fear
Shiner. Additional goals include the improvement in water quality to waters draining to Randleman
Reservoir.
The Green Valley Buffer Mitigation Project was identified as an opportunity to improve water quality and
habitat within the CU. The project goals address stressors identified in the CU. The following table lists the
project goals and the project objectives through which the goals will be addressed:
Goals Objectives
1. Nutrient removal • Restore minimum 50 -foot riparian buffer by planting
2. Sediment removal appropriate bottomland hardwood species to filter runoff.
3. Runoff filtration • Convert active farm fields to forested buffers.
4. Increase dissolved oxygen • Plant buffer vegetation to shade channel.
concentration • Restore riparian buffer habitat to appropriate bottomland
5. Restore riparian habitats hardwood ecosystem.
6. Reduce water temperature • Restore canopy tree species in the stream buffer areas to
shade channel.
• Eliminate and control exotic invasive species.
• Replace three (two culverts and one ford) undersized
and/or failing channel crossings with appropriately sized
structures.
1.2 Project Background
The Green Valley Farms Riparian Buffer Mitigation Site is located on Hockett Dairy Road (SR 1938) in
Randolph County approximately 12 miles north of Asheboro, NC (Figure 1). The site is located in the Cape
Fear River Basin within Cataloging Unit 03030003010070 (NCDWQ sub -basin 03-06-08). The site has
four unnamed tributaries (UT) that drain into Randleman Lake (Figure 2). The project produces 9.6 acres
(418,176 square feet) of buffer restoration. At the beginning of the monitoring period this 400 -linear foot
reach was determined to be not subject to Randleman Buffer Rules therefore 0.86 acres of buffer restoration
would be lost. But in February 2017, NCDWR staff conducted an on-site determination of the upper portion
of UT 4 and found it to be intermittent — subject to Randleman Buffer Rules (Appendix D).
The project site is located in the Piedmont Physiographic Province and in the Carolina Slate Belt. The
region is underlain by felsic metavolcanic rocks, which can be seen in the streambed of UT 1 and UT 3.
The topography of the project area is generally rolling with elevations ranging from 670 to 760 feet. The
four unnamed tributaries to Randleman Lake comprise the principle drainage features. The project's
watershed is primarily used for agricultural production. Much of the site is currently used for row crop
production for dairy silage. These tributaries have limited hardwood trees present within the buffer and lack
significant ground cover. The mature trees have a density of less than 100 stems per acre. The project area
has been in agricultural use for several decades.
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The Green Valley Farms mitigation project offers an opportunity for high quality riparian buffer restoration.
Stream buffer mitigation for the Green Valley Farms Site involves buffering four streams that flow directly
and indirectly into Randleman Lake. The mitigation design divides the site into four distinct reaches
(Figure 2). Buffer restoration is proposed along all four channels. Three existing farm access crossings
have been upgraded and stabilized to prevent erosion.
1.3 Vegetation Condition
The measure of vegetative success for the site is the survival of at least 320 five-year old planted trees per
acre at the end of year five of the monitoring period. CVS Level 2 was performed in monitoring Year 5
during October 2017 to document planted vegetation conditions and any volunteer generation. A total of
108 volunteers were observed across all 11 vegetation plots. Year 5 monitoring recorded an average of 585
planted stems per acre and 986 total stems per acre (planted and volunteers) across all vegetation plots. All
plots achieved Year 5 success criteria and the site is recommended for close-out.
The invasive Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) was present across the site during Year 5; however, it is
sparse and not problematic. The trees on-site have begun canopy closure and shading it out. There were
five small areas of encroachment (about 0.03 acres) where the landowner run over easement markers.
Easement markers in these locations were replaced in the fall of 2017. In February 2017, NCDWR staff
conducted an on-site determination of the upper portion of UT 4 and found it to be intermittent (Appendix
D). MY5 conditions are shown on the Current Condition Plan View which is provided in Appendix B,
Figure 2.
1.4 Summary Information / Data
Summary information/data related to the occurrence of items such as beaver or encroachment and statistics
related to performance of various project and monitoring elements can be found in the tables and figures in
the report appendices. Narrative background and supporting information formerly found in these reports
can be found in the Baseline Monitoring Report (formerly Mitigation Plan) and in the Mitigation Plan
(formerly the Restoration Plan) documents available on the DMS website. All raw data supporting the tables
and figures in the appendices is available from DMS upon request.
2.0 METHODOLOGY
In order to determine if the success criteria are achieved and the planted areas are developing toward the
target community, NCEEP-CVS Protocol for Recording Vegetation Version 4.2 will be utilized. The
vegetation monitoring will include Level I and Level II plots distributed across the planted area. An interim
vegetation monitoring will occur in spring after leaf -out has occurred. The CVS monitoring will be
conducted toward the end of the growing season. Individual plot data will be provided to DMS and CVS
following NCEEP-CVS guidance. The annual monitoring requirements are summarized in the following
table:
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Required
Parameter
J6 Quanti
Frequency
11 Plots
Vegetation will be monitored using the
X
Vegetation
Located randomly
Annual
Carolina Vegetation Survey (CVS) protocols
across the project area
vel I & Level H)
Exotic and
otic vegetation will be evaluated and spot
X
nuisance
N/A
Semi -Annual
treatment applied as needed
vegetation
Project
Locations of fence damage, vegetation
X
boundary
N/A
Semi-annual
damage, boundary encroachments, etc. willbe
mapped
Photographs will be used to visually document restoration success. Reference photos will be taken once a
year and will be used to visually document restoration success. Reference photo stations are marked with
wooden stakes. Reference stations will be photographed immediately following planting and continued
annually for at least five years following construction. Photographers will make every effort to maintain
the same area in each photo over time. Photographs will be used to subjectively evaluate vegetation
establishment. A series of photos over time should indicate successional maturation of riparian vegetation.
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3.0 REFERENCES
Lindenmayer, D.B., and J.F. Franklin. (2002), Conserving forest biodiversity: A comprehensive
multiscaled approach. Island Press, Washington, DC.
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program. 2004.
Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration. Available online at http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/eep/process-
and-protocol.
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. 2005. "Basinwide Planning Program:
October 2005 Cape Fear River Basinwide Water Quality Plan." October 2005. Available online at
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ps. [Accessed 01 February 2012].
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program. 2012.
Procedural Guidance and Content Requirements for EEP Monitoring Reports. Available online at
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/eep/fd-forms-templates.
N.C. Division of Water Quality. 2010. Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and Perennial
Streams and their Origins, Version 4.11. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Division of Water Quality. Raleigh, NC.
Peet, R.K., Wentworth, T. S., and White, P. S. (1998), A flexible, multipurpose method for recording
vegetation composition and structure. Castanea 63:262-274
Radford, A.E., H.E. Ahles and F.R. Bell. 1968. Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas. The
University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Schafale, M.P. and Weakley, A. S. (1990), Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina,
Third Approximation, NC Natural Heritage Program, Raleigh, NC
United States Geological Survey. 1982. 7.5 Minute Topographic Map, Pleasant Garden, NC.
Young, T.F. and Sanzone, S. (editors). (2002), A frameworkfor assessing and reporting on ecological
condition. Ecological Reporting Panel, Ecological Processes and Effects Committee. EPA Science
Advisory Board. Washington, DC.
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Appendix A
Project Vicinity Map and Background Tables
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The subject project site is an environmental restoration site
of the NCDMS Division of Mitigation Services (DMS)
and is encompassed by a recorded conservation easement,
but is bordered by land under private ownership. Therefore
access by the general public is not permitted. Access by
authorized personnel of state and federal agencies or their
designees/contractors involved in the development, monitoring,
and stewardship of the restoration site is permitted within the
terms and timeframes of their defined, pre -approved roles. Any
intended site visitation or activity by any person outside of
these previously sanctioned activities/roles requires prior
coordination with DMS.
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Table 1. Project Components and Mitigation Credits
Green Valley, Randolph County
DMS Project ID Number 003994 -DMS Site 95012
Mitigation Credits
Non -riparian
Nitrogen Nutrient
Phosphorous
Stream
Riparian
Wetland Buffer
Wetland
Offset
Nutrient Offset
Type
N/A N/A
N/A
N/A N/A N/A Restoration
N/A
N/A
Totals
N/A I N/A
N/A
N/A N/A N/A 418,176 sq ft.
N/A
N/A
Project Components
Stationing/
Existing Footage
Approach
Restoration -or-
Restoration Area
Reach ID
Restoration
Mitigation Ratio
Location
(LF)
(PI, PH, etc.)
(square feet)
Equivalent
Buffer
Reach UTI
N/A
2,450
N/A
152,896
1:1
Restoration
Buffer
Reach UT2
N/A
1,156
N/A
115,434
I :l
Restoration
Buffer
Reach UT3
N/A
1,105
N/A
100,188
1:1
Restoration
Buffer
Reach UT4
N/A
590
N/A
49,658
1:1
Restoration
Component Summation
Stream
Riparian Wetland Non -Riparian Buffer
Restoration Level
Upland (acres)
(linear feet)
Riverine Non-Riverine Wetland (acres)
(square feet)
Restoration
N/A
N/A N/A N/A
418,176
N/A
Enhancement
N/A
N/A N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
Enhancement
N/A
N/A N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
Enhancement
N/A
N/A N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
Creation
N/A
N/A N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
Preservation
N/A
N/A N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
High Quality
N/A
N/A N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
Preservation
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Table 2. Project Activity and Reporting History
Green Valley, Randolph County
ONE—DMS Project ID Number 003994 -DMS Site 95012
Designer
Elapsed time since planting complete:
Number of reporting ears:
5 years, 7 months
5
Frasier Mullen - 919 782-0495
Activity or Report
Data Collection
Complete
Completion or Deliver
Mitigation Plan
January 2012
May 2012
Final Design - Construction Plans
N/A
May 2012
Construction
N/A
October 2012*
Temporary S&Emix applied to project area
N/A
June 2012
Permanent seed nix applied to project area
N/A
June 2012
Containerized and B&B plantings planted in project area
N/A
June 2012
Baseline Monitoring Document (Year 0 Monitoring - baseline)
June 2012
May 2013
Year 1 Monitoring
October 2013
October 2013
Year 2 Monitoring
September 2014
September 2014
Year 3 Monitoring
January 2016
January 2016
Year 4 Supplemental Replant
N/A
Aril 2016
Year 4 Monitoring
December 2016
January 2017
Year 5 Monitoring
October 2017
November 2017
*Construction activities were completed outside of easement area.
Table 3. Project Contact Table
Green Valley, Randolph County
71WDMS Project ID Number 003994 -DMS Site 95012 AW
Designer
WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Primary proiect design POC
Frasier Mullen - 919 782-0495
Construction Contractor
KBS Earthworks
Construction contractor POC
Kory Strader - 336 362-0289
Planting Contractor
Taylors Lawn and Landscape
Planting contractor POC
Brant Taylor - 919 606-2431
Seeding Contractor
Taylors Lawn and Landscape
Planting contractor POC
Brant Taylor - 919 606-2431
Seed Mix Sources
Evergreen Seed, Inc
Nursery Stock Suppliers
ArborGen
Monitoring Performers
Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
Vegetation Monitoring POC
Brian Hockett- (919)-209-1054
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Table 4. Project Baseline Information and Attributes
Green Valley, Randolph County
DMS Project ID Number 003994-DMS Site 95012
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Project Information
Project Name Green Valley Farm Site - Riparian Buffer Restoration
County Randolph
Project Area (acres) 11.45
Project Coordinates (latitude and longitude) 35° 54' 17.672" N, 79° 50'3.490"W
Project Watershed Summary Information
Physiographic Province
Piedmont Physiographic Province
River Basin
Cape Fear River Basin
USGS Hydrologic Unit 8-digit
03030003
USGS Hydrologic Unit 14-digit
03030003010070
DWQ Sub-basin
03-06-08
Project Drainage Area (acres)
389.1
Project Drainage Area Percentage of Impervious
Area
1%
CGIA Land Use Classification
1.01 Residential
2.01 Cropland and Pasture
2.03 Confined Animal Operations
2.99 Other Agricultural Land
3.02 Passively Managed Forest Stands
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Table 4 (cont.). Project Baseline Information and Attributes
Green Valley, Randolph County
DMS Project ID Number 003994 -DMS Site 95012
Parameters
Reach UT1
Reach UT2
Reach UT3
Reach UT4*
Length of reach (linear feet)
2,450
1,156
1,105
190 to 590
Valley Classification
X
X
X
X
Drainage area (acres)
221
18.5
64
19.4
NCDWQ stream identification
38
20.5
23
26
score
NCDWQ Water Quality
WS-IV;CA
WS-IV;CA
WS-IV;CA
WS-IV;CA
Classification
Morphological Description
C
C
C
C
(stream type)
Evolutionary trend
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Mecklenburg CL
Underlying mapped soils
Yi g pp
Chewacla loam
McC2, Wynott-
Wynott-Enon
Wynott-Enon
ChA
Enon complex
complex WtC
complex WtC
WvC2
Drainage class
somewhat poorly
well drained
well drained
well drained
drained
Soil Hydric status
Non -hydric
Non -hydric
Non -hydric
Non -hydric
Slope (ft/ft)
0.002
0.024
0.014
0.010
FEMA classification
Zone AE
Zone AE
Zone AE
N/A
Native vegetation community
Cultivated
Cultivated
Cultivated
Cultivated
Percent composition of exotic
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
invasive vegetation
Regulatory Considerations
Regulation
Applicable
Resolved
Supporting
Documentation
Waters of the United States - Section 404
Yes
Yes
see Mitigation Plan
Waters of the United States - Section 401
Yes
Yes
see Mitigation Plan
Endangered Species Act
Yes
Yes
see Mitigation Plan
Historic Preservation Act
Yes
Yes
see Mitigation Plan
Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)/Coastal
No
N/A
N/A
Area Management Act (LAMA)
FEMA Floodplain Compliance
No
N/A
N/A
Essential Fisheries Habitat
No
N/A
N/A
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Appendix B
Visual Assessment Data
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Date: October 2017
Figure 2. Current Condition Plan View
Green Valley Farms Riparian Buffer Restoration Site
Monitoring Year 5
Randolph County, North Carolina
DMS Project ID# 003994
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Table 5. Vegetation Condition Assessment
Green Valley, Randolph County
..M DMS Project ID Number 003994-DMS Site 95012
Planted Acreage: 11.45
% Of
Mapping
CCPV
Number of
Combined
Planted
Vegetation Category
Definitions
Threshold
Depiction
Polygons
Acreage
Acreage
Very limited cover ofboth woody and
1. Bare Areas
herbacious material.
0.1 acres
N/A
0
0.00
0%
Woody stemdensities clearly belowtarget
levels based on MY3, 4, or 5 stemcount
vertical
2. Low Stem Density Areas
criteria.*
0.1 acres
yellow line
0
0
0%
Total:
0
0.00
0%
3. Areas of Poor Csowth
as with woody sterns of a size that are
[obviously
Rates or Vi or
small given the monitoring year.
0.25 acres
N/A
0
0.00
00/0
*Cumulative Total:
0
0
0%
Easement Acreage: 11.45
% of
Mapping
CCPV
Number of
Combined
Planted
Vegetation Category
Definitions
Threshold
Depiction
Polygons
Acreage
Acreage
Areas or points (iftoo small to render as
horizontal red
4. Invasive Areas of Concern
polygons at imp scale)
1000 SF
line fill
0
0.00
00/0
5. Easement Encroachment
Areas or points (iftoo small to render as
1polygons
1
Areas
at nap scale)
none
black fill
5
0.03
0%
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Vegetation Plot Data
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Table 6. Riparian Buffer Vegetation Totals
Green Valley, Randolph County
DMS Project ID Number 003994 -DMS Site 95012
Plot #
Riparian
Buffer Stems
Volunteers per
Acre
Total
Stems
Success
Criteria
Average Tree
Height (cm)*
1
445
0
445
Yes
1156
2
486
1255
1740
Yes
846
3
1093
607
1700
Yes
1063
4
809
1416
2226
Yes
866
5
445
567
1012
Yes
833
6
728
324
1052
Yes
711
7
324
40
364
Yes
681
8
405
0
445
Yes
583
9
728
0
728
Yes
450
10
405
0
405
Yes
444
11
567
162
728
Yes
631
Project Avg
585 JL
397 mM
986
Yes
751
* The tallest eight trees were averaged, representing 320 stems/acre.
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Table 7. CVS Stem Count Total and Planted with/without Livestakes by Plot and Species
Green Valley, Randolph County
DMS Project ID Number 003994 -DMS Site 95012
Current Plot Data (MY5 2017)
Scientific Name
Common Name
95012-01-0001
Species Type Pnol-S P -all T
95012-01-0002
Pnol-S P -all T
95012-01-0003
Pnol-S P -all T
95012-01-0004
Pnol-S P -all T
95012-01-0005
Pnol-S P -all T
95012-01-0006
Pnol-S P -all T
95012-01-0007
Pnol-S P -all T
95012-01-0008
Pnol-S P -all T
95012-01-0009
Pnol-S P -all T
95012-01-0010
Pnol-S P -all T
95012-01-0011
Pnol-S P -all T
Acer ne undo
boxelder
Tree
Scientific Name
Common Name
6
MY4 (2016)
PnoLS P -all IT
7
M (2016)
Pnol-S P -all T
7
MY2 (2014)
Pnol-S P -all T
14
MY1 (2013)
Pnol-S P -all T
8
MYO (2012)
Pnol-S P -all T
Acer ne undo
boxelder
Tree
Acer rubrum
red maple
Tree
Acer rubrum
red maple
Tree
Betula nigra
river birch
Tree
12
2
2
2
2 2
2
Tree
5
1 1
1
Cara ovata
shagbark hickory
Tree
5
5
5
5
5
1
5 5
5
37
37
37
Cara mata
shagbark hickory
Tree
1
Celtis occidentalis
common hackberry
Tree
1
1
1
11
Celtis occidentalis
common hackberry
Tree
1
1
12
Cercis canadensis
eastern redbud
Tree
Cercis canadensis
eastern redbud
Tree
1
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
green ash
Tree
2 2
2 6 6
7
4
4
4
8 8
15
2 21
2
6 6
6
31 3
31 11 11
11 1 1
1
8 8
8
Liquidambar styraciflua
sweet um
Tree
55
56
20
58
61
7
61
9
sweet um
Tree
40
8
4
Liriodendron tuli ifera
tuli tree
Tree
4
Liriodendron tuli ifera
1
Tree
5
Platanus occidentalis
American sycamore
Tree
8 8
8 6 6
6
20
20
20
5 5
5
7 7
7
4 4
4 4 4
5 3 3
3 3 3
3 3 3
3
5 5
5
Quercus
oak
Tree
72
99
99
99
Quercus
oak
Tree
7
7
7
17
17
17
17
17
Quercus falcata
southern red oak
Tree
1 1
1
55
Quercus falcata
southern red oak
Tree
1 3 31
3
2 2
2
1 11
1 4 4
4
4 41
4
7
7
8
Quercus I rata
overcup oak
Tree
Quercus) rata
overcup oak
Tree
51
2 2
2
61
61
6
2 2
2
1 1
1
Quercus michau)ai
swamp chestnut oak
Tree
Quercus michauxii
swamp chestnut oak
Tree
11
11
2 2
2
8
8
7 7
7
4
3
2 2
2
Quercus phellos
willow oak
Tree
Quercus phellos
willow oak
Tree
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 3
3
Sambucus nigra
European black eldert Shrub
Sambucus nigra
European black elderL Shrub
1
1
1
1
1
1
1 1
1
Ulmus alata
win ed elm
Tree
Tree
2
Unknown
Shrub or Tree
1
Stem count 160 160
size (ares) 11
size (ACRES) 0.27
Species count 9 91
StemsperACRE 588.6 588.6
Stem count 11 11 11 121 121
size (ares) 1 1
size (ACRES) 0.02 0.02
Species count 3 31 31 21 21
Stems per ACRE 445.2 445.2 445.2 485.6 485.6
43
5
1740
271
41
1093
271
1
0.02
41
1093
42 201 201
1
0.02
7 51 51
1700 809.4 809.4
55 111 11
1
0.02
9 31 31
2226 445.2 445.2
25 181 181 26 81 81 9 111 111 11 181 181 18 10 101 10 141 141 18
1 1 1 1 1 1
0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
4 41 41 5 21 21 2 5 51 5 31 31 3 51 51 51 31 31 4
1012 728.4 728.4 1052 323.7 323.7 364.2 445.2 445.2 445.2 728.4 728.4 728.4 404.7 404.7 404.7 566.6 566.6 728.4
*Number of planted species increased from MYO-MY1 due to Quercus species being accurately identified during MY I.
Green Valley Farm Site - Riparian Buffer Restoration
DMS Project ID #003994 -DMS Site 95012
C-3
Monitoring Report: Year 5 of 5
January 2018
Annual Means
Scientific Name
Common Name
MYS (2017)
Species Type Pnol-S P -all T
MY4 (2016)
PnoLS P -all IT
M (2016)
Pnol-S P -all T
MY2 (2014)
Pnol-S P -all T
MY1 (2013)
Pnol-S P -all T
MYO (2012)
Pnol-S P -all T
Acer ne undo
boxelder
Tree
42
Acer rubrum
red maple
Tree
12
Betula nigra
river birch
Tree
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5 5
5
37
37
37
Cara mata
shagbark hickory
Tree
1
Celtis occidentalis
common hackberry
Tree
1
1
12
Cercis canadensis
eastern redbud
Tree
1
Frabnus penns Ivanica
green ash
Tree
51
51
59
52
52
67
50
50
56
55
55
56
58 58
58
61
61
61
Li uidambar styraciflua
sweet um
Tree
40
8
13
Liriodendron tuli ifera
tuli tree
Tree
5
Platanus occidentalis
Americansycamore
Tree
68
68
69
69
69
69
68
68
68
68
68
69
72 72
72
99
99
99
Quercus
oak
Tree
7
7
7
17
17
17
17
17
17
30 30
30
55
55
55
Quercus falcata
southern red oak
Tree
15
15
15
12
12
12
12
12
13
7
7
8
5 5
5
Quercus) rata
overcup oak
Tree
51
51
5
61
61
6
Quercus michauxii
swamp chestnut oak
Tree
11
11
11
8
8
8
4
4
4
3
3
3
Quercus phellos
willow oak
Tree
3
3
3
3
3
3
Sambucus nigra
European black elderL Shrub
1
1
1
1
1
1
Ulmus alata
winged elm
Tree
2
Unknown
Shrub or Tree
1
Stem count 160 160
size (ares) 11
size (ACRES) 0.27
Species count 9 91
StemsperACRE 588.6 588.6
268 163 163 201 156 156 177 155 155 158 170 1701 170 252
11 11 11 11
0.27 0.27 0.27 0.27
131 91 91 131 61 61 8 6 6 61 51 51 51 4
986 599.7 599.7 739.51573.91573.91651 2 570.21570.21581.31625.41625.41625.41927 1
252 252
11
0.27
4P9271
927.1
*Number of planted species increased from MYO-MY1 due to Quercus species being accurately identified during MY I.
Green Valley Farm Site - Riparian Buffer Restoration
DMS Project ID #003994 -DMS Site 95012
C-3
Monitoring Report: Year 5 of 5
January 2018

Appendix D
NCDWR Correspondence
Green Valley Farm Site — Riparian Buffer Restoration Monitoring Report: Year 5 of 5
DMS Project ID #003994 -DMS Site 95012 January 2018
D-1

Water Resources
Environmental Quality
March 24, 2017
Mr. Brian Hockett
Resources Environmental Solutions, LLC
302 Jefferson St, Suite 110
Raleigh, NC 27605
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Subject: On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Randleman Lake Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 02B .0250)
Subject Property: Green Valley Farm Buffer Mitigation Site
Dear Mr. Hockett:
On February 23, 2017, at your request, I conducted an on-site determination to review the upper portion
of UT4 located within the subject project area for a stream determination with regards to the above noted
state regulations. You were present during the site visit.
At the time of the site determination the upper 400 feet of UT4, as shown on the attached Monitoring Plan
View, was determined to be an intermittent stream and therefore_is subject to the Randleman Lake Buffer
Rules. Additionally, the riparian restoration that was constructed adjacent to this stream is viable for buffer
mitigation credit provided that the vegetation condition meets success criteria.
The owner (or future owners) should notify the Division (and other relevant agencies) of this decision in
any future correspondences concerning this property. This on-site determination shall expire five (5) years
from the date of this letter.
Landowners or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the Division or Delegated Local
Authority that a surface water exists and that it is subject to the buffer rule may request a determination
by the Director. A request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing
c/o 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650. Individuals that
dispute a determination by the Division or Delegated Local Authority that "exempts" surface water from
the buffer rule may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you
receive this letter. Applicants are hereby notified that the 60 -day statutory appeal time does not start until
the affected party (including downstream and adjacent landowners) is notified of this decision. The Division
recommends that the applicant conduct this notification in order to be certain that third party appeals are
made in a timely manner. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B
of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This determination is final and binding unless you ask for a hearing within 60
days.
{'tithing Compares7_.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
336-776-9800

This letter only addresses the applicability to the mitigation rules and does not approve any activity within
Waters of the United States or Waters of the State. If you have any additional questions or require
additional information, please contact me at 336-776-96923 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Sue Homewood
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Enclosures: Green Valley Farm Buffer Map
Cc: H. Needham Hockett Jr. c/o Brian Hockett (via email)
Lindsay Crocker, DMS (via email)
Katie Merritt, DWR Buffer Mitigation Coordinator (via email)
DWR electronic file 2014-0073
DWR, Winston-Salem Regional Office

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