20190668 Ver 1_Polk County - B 29 - NC Hertiage Program_20190522

■ ■■■ Roy Cooper, Governor
1® ® NC DEPARTMENT CAE Susi Hamilton. Secretary
no on NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
■ ■ °� Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship
NCNHDE-8810
April 24, 2019
Patrick Breedlove
NCDOT-Division 14
2S3 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
RE: Polk County - B -29
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.gov/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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published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 rodney.butlerC ncdcr.aov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
t)EPARTMCNT OF NATURAL AND CULTUPAL RESOURCES
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Polk County - B -29
April 24, 2019
NCNHDE-8810
No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area
There are no documented element Occurrences (of medium to very high accuracy) that intersect with the project area. Please note, however, that although the
NCNHP database does not show records for rare species within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present; it may simply mean that
the area has not been surveyed. The use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project
area contains suitable habitat for rare species. If rare species are found, the NCNHP would appreciate receiving this information so that we may update our
database.
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area
Managed Area Name EWwne Owner Typ
INC Division of Mitigation Services Easement INC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services State
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 httos://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/content/help. Data query generated on April 24, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q1 Jan 2019.
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
Polk County - B -29
April 24, 2019
N CN H DE-8810
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomi--- EO ID Scientific Name
Last
Element
Accuracy Federal
State
Global
State
Group
Observation
Occurrence
Status
Status
Rank
Rank
Date
Rank
L
Crustacean 31034 Cambarus johni Carolina Foothills
2017-06-19
F
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G3
S3
Crayfish
Rare
Vascular Plant 23935 Hackelia virginiana Virginia Stickseed
1968-Pre
H
5-Very ---
Significantly
G5
S2
Low
Rare
Peripheral
No Natural Areas are Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services State
Pacolet Area Conservancy Easement Pacolet Area Conservancy Private
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.orq/content/help. Data query generated on April 24, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q1 Jan 2019.
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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NCNHDE-8810: Polk County - B -29
April 24, 2019
Project Boundary
Buffered Project Boundary
Q Natural Heritage Element Occurrence (NHEO)
® Managed Area (MAREA)
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1:20,709
0 0.175 0.35 0.7 mi
0 0.275 0.55 1.1 km
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