20190888 Ver 1_Turtle Pond Creek - Culvert Replacement - NCDNCR_20190703

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Natural Heritage Program
Governor Roy Cooper
January 23, 2018
Patrick Breedlove
NCDOT-Division 14
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
RE: Turtle Pond Creek Culvert Replacement; NCDOT Macon County Maintenance
Dear Patrick Breedlove:
Secretary 3usi H. Hamilton
NCNHDE-5127
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, 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 and is
included for reference. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed area within a one -mile radius of the
project area, if any, are also included in this report.
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Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the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 (DNP), Registered Heritage Area (RHA), Clean Water Management Trust Fund
(CWMTF) 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.butlerng ncdcr.gov 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
Turtle Pond Creek Culvert Replacement
Project No. NCDOT Macon County Maintenance
January 23, 2018
NCNHDE-5127
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 Owner Owner Type
Highlands -Cashiers Land Trust Easement Highlands -Cashiers Land Trust Private
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.org/content/help. Data query generated on January 23, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q4 October 2017. 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
Turtle Pond Creek Culvert Replacement
Project No. NCDOT Macon County Maintenance
January 23, 2018
NCNHDE-5127
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
EO ID
Scientific Name
Common Name
Last
Element
Group
Observation
Occurrence
Date
Rank
Butterfly
457
Erora laeta
Early Hairstreak
1990s
E
Dragonfly or
33445
Calopteryx amata
Superb Jewelwing
2004-Pre
H?
Damselfly
Liverwort
22169
Marsupella emarginata
A Liverwort
1961-Pre
H
var. latiloba
Mammal
8964
Sorex dispar blitchi
Southern Rock Shrew
1994-02-05
E
Mammal
6714
Sorex palustris
Southern Water Shrew
1995
E
punctulatus
Mammal
23052
Sorex palustris
Southern Water Shrew
2005-04-04
B?
punctulatus
Moth
34928
Acronicta dolli
Doll's Dagger
2000-03-08
E
Natural
28904
Acidic Cove Forest (Typic---
2010
C
Community
Subtype)
Natural
2357
Low Elevation Acidic
---
1992-05-21
B?
Community
Glade (Biltmore Sedge
Subtype)
Natural
28186
Montane Oak --Hickory
---
2010
BC
Community
Forest (Acidic Subtype)
Natural
11853
Montane Oak --Hickory
---
1992-05-21
E
Community
Forest (Acidic Subtype)
Reptile
13791
Crotalus horridus
Timber Rattlesnake
1978-08-13
E
Vascular Plant
26933
Calamagrostis ported
Porter's Reed Grass
2008-07-14
AB
ssp. ported
Vascular Plant
26370
Coreopsis grandiflora var.
Large -flowered Tickseed
1994
E
grandiflora
Vascular Plant
26369
Coreopsis grandiflora var.
Large -flowered Tickseed
1994
E
grandiflora
Accuracy Federal
Status
3-Medium
---
5-Very
---
Low
3-Medium
---
3-Medium
---
4-Low
Species of
Concern
3-Medium
Species of
Concern
3-Medium
---
2-High
---
3-Medium
---
2-High ---
3-Medium ---
4-Low ---
2-High ---
2-High ---
2-High ---
State Global State
Status Rank Rank
Significantly
GU
S2S3
Rare
Significantly
G4
S1S2
Rare
Significantly
G5T1T
S1
Rare Limited
2
Special
G4T3T
S3
Concern
4
Special
G5T3
S3
Concern
Special
G5T3
S3
Concern
Significantly
G3G4
S1S2
Rare
---
G5
S4
---
G2G3
S2
---
G4G5
S4S5
---
G4G5
S4S5
Special
G4
S3
Concern
Significantly
G4T4
S2?
Rare Peripheral
Significantly
G5T4T
S1
Rare Other
5
Significantly
G5T4T
S1
Rare Other
5
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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
Group
Observation
Occurrence
Date
Rank
Vascular Plant
23827
Danthonia epilis
Bog Oatgrass
2008-07-14
B?
Vascular Plant
23934
Hackelia virginiana
Virginia Stickseed
1968-Pre
H
Vascular Plant
13029
Robinia hartwigii
Hartweg's Locust
1992-05-12
D?
Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating
Scaly Mountain R3 (High)
Glen Falls R2 (Very High)
Piney Knob Fork R3 (High)
Little Scaly Mountain R2 (Very High)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner
Nantahala National Forest - Nantahala Ranger District US Forest Service
Highlands -Cashiers Land Trust Easement Highlands -Cashiers Land Trust
Scaly Mountain and the Catstairs Registered Heritage US Forest Service
Area
Nantahala National Forest - Glenn Falls Scenic Area US Forest Service
Accuracy
Federal
State
Global
State
Status
Status
Rank
Rank
2-High
---
Significantly
G3G4
S3
Rare
Throughout
5-Very
---
Significantly
G5
S2
Low
Rare Peripheral
3-Medium
Species of
Significantly
G3T2
S1S2
Concern
Rare Limited
Collective Rating
C3 (High)
C4 (Moderate)
C4 (Moderate)
C3 (High)
Owner Type
Federal
Private
Federal
Federal
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on January 23, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q4 October 2017. 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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