20190821 Ver 1_Haywood County - B401 - NC Hertiage Program_20190618

■ ■A■ Roy Cooper, Governor
Ei i 0 NC DEPARTMENT OF Susi Hamilton. Secretary
mama NATUPAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
0 ONE Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship
NCNHDE-7519
November 13, 2018
Patrick Breedlove
NCDOT-Division 14
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
RE: Haywood County - B401; 17BP.14.R.174
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/Directorv/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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published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 rod ney.butler(cbncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPAPTMENT OF NATUPAL AND CULTURAL PESOURCE5
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Haywood County - B401
Project No. 17BP.14.R.174
November 13, 2018
NCNHDE-7519
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
Cold Mountain Game Land NC Wildlife Resources Commission 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 https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on November 13, 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 - B401
Project No. 17BP.14.R.174
November 13, 2018
NCNHDE-7519
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 1 1
Amphibian 18092 Cryptobranchus Eastern Hellbender 2014-07-24 BC 3-Medium --- Special G3G4T S3
alleganiensis Concern 2
alleganiensis
Bird 36403 Certhia americans Brown Creeper 2015-05-29 E 2-High --- Special G5 S3B,S5
Concern N
Bird 14178 Thryomanes bewickii Bewick`s Wren 1942-Pre X 4-Low --- Endangered G5 SXB
Mammal 36051 Myotis lucifugus Little Brown Bat 2012-08-17 B? 1-Very --- Significantly G3 S2
High Rare
Natural 7392 Acidic Cove Forest --- 2010 BC 3-Medium --- --- G5 S4
Community (Typic Subtype)
Natural 30055 High Elevation Red --- 2014 B 4-Low --- --- G4 S3
Community Oak Forest (Heath
Subtype)
Natural 12879 High Elevation Red --- 2010 A 2-High --- --- G4 S3
Community Oak Forest (Heath
Subtype)
Natural 20459 High Elevation Red --- 2010 B 3-Medium --- --- G2 S3
Community Oak Forest (Rich
Subtype)
Natural 30056 High Elevation Red --- 2014 B 4-Low --- --- G2 S3
Community Oak Forest (Rich
Subtype)
Natural 34004 High Elevation Red --- 2014-05-28 B 3-Medium --- --- G4 S3
Community Oak Forest (Typic
Herb Subtype)
Natural 20458 Low Elevation Acidic --- 2002-04-24 C 2-High --- --- G1G2 S2
Community Glade (Grass Subtype)
Natural 2893 Montane Oak --Hickory --- 2010 C 3-Medium --- --- G3 S3
Community Forest (Basic Subtype)
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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
J
Date
Rank
Natural 11545 Rich Cove Forest
--- 2010
B
4-Low ---
---
G4 S4
Community (Montane Intermediate
Subtype)
Natural 3319 Rich Cove Forest
--- 2010
B
3-Medium ---
---
G4 S4
Community (Montane Intermediate
Subtype)
Vascular Plant 23933 Hackelia virginiana
Virginia Stickseed 1968-Pre
H
5-Very ---
Significantly
G5 S2
Low
Rare
Peripheral
Vascular Plant 23969 Orbexilum onobrychis
Lanceleaf Scurfpea 1891-07-17
H
5-Very ---
Special
G5 SH
Low
Concern
Historical
Vascular Plant 20787 Packera millefolium
Divided -leaf Ragwort 2001-08-08
D
3-Medium ---
Threatened
G3 S2
Vascular Plant 16730 Parnassia grandifolia
Bigleaf Grass -of- 1958-10-14
H
4-Low ---
Threatened
G3 S2
Parnassus
Vascular Plant 26856 Robinia hispida var.
Kelsey's Locust 2014-05-28
E
4-Low ---
Significantly
G4T1 S1
kelseyi
Rare Other
Vascular Plant 13828 Trientalis borealis
Starflower 1995-08-31
AB
3-Medium ---
Endangered
G5 S1
Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius
of the Project Area
Site Name I
Representational Rating =
Collective Rating
Dix Creek/Cold Mountain
R1 (Exceptional)
C2 (Very High)
Panther Branch Cove
R3 (High)
C4 (Moderate)
Fork Mountain/Daniel Boone Scout Camp
R2 (Very High)
C3 (High)
Lake Logan/Sunburst Slopes
R3 (High)
C4 (Moderate)
FRB/Pigeon River Aquatic Habitat
R2 (Very High)
C3 (High)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile
Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name
Owner
Owner Type
Pisgah National Forest - Pisgah Ranger District
US Forest Service
Federal
NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Easement
NC DNCR, Clean Water Management Trust
State
Fund
Cold Mountain Game Land
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
State
Cold Mountain Game Land Dedicated Nature
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
State
Preserve
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Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde.natureserve.orq/content/help. Data query generated on November 13, 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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