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NCNHDE-7250
October 9. 2018
Patrick Breedlove
NCDOT-Division 14
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
RE: Haywood B- 174; 14SP.20441.2
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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published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 B - 174
Project No. 14SP.20441.2
October 9, 2018
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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 Banded Sculpin
Freshwater Fish27436 Percina caprodes Logperch
Freshwater Fish18841 Sander canadensis Sauger
2010-10-05 E
1998-07-26 E
1988-06-28 H?
3-Medium
3-Medium
3-Medium
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
State
Status
Special
Concern
Special
Concern
Threatened
Significantly
Rare
Global State
Rank Rank
G3G4T S3
2
G5 S1
G5 S1
G5 S1
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 B - 174
Project No. 14SP.20441.2
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
longicauda
Freshwater Fish32661 Cottus carolinae Banded Sculpin
Freshwater Fish27436 Percina caprodes Logperch
Freshwater Fish18841 Sander canadensis Sauger
Freshwater or 35917 Ventridens decussatus Crossed Dome
Terrestrial
Gastropod
1919-07-24
2010-10-05
1998-07-26
1988-06-28
2006-07-06
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)
Natural 1762 Low Mountain Pine --- 2010
Community Forest (Montane Pine
Subtype)
Natural 17568 Rich Cove Forest -- 2010
Communiry (Foothills Intermediate
Subtype)
Vascular Plant 16721 Buckleya Piratebush 1985-07-12
distichophylla
H
E
E
H?
E
E
E
B
BC
BC
BC
4-Low
3-Medium
3-Medium
3-Medium
2-High
3-Medium
2-High
3-Medium
4-Low
4-Low
3-Medium
C 3-Medium
A 3-Medium
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
--- G3G4 S2?
--- G4? S3
Threatened G3 S2
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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
Group Observation Occurrence Status
Date Rank
Vascular Plant 23933 Hackella virginlana Virginia Stickseed 1968-Pre H 5-Very ---
Vascular Plant 23969 Orbexilum onobrychis Lanceleaf Scurfpea 1891-07-17
Vascular Plant 7786 Poa saltuensis A Bluegrass 1983
Vascular Plant 20556 Trillium simile Sweet White Trillium 2009-04-16
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
H
:
Low
5-Very
Low
3-Medium
2-High
Collective Rating
C4 (Moderate)
Cl (Exceptional)
Owner Type
Federal
Federal
Federal
State Global State
Status Rank Rank
Significantly G5 S2
Rare
Peripheral
Special G5 SH
Concern
Historical
Threatened G5 Sl
Threatened G3 S2
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde natureserve.ora/content/help. 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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