20191002 Ver 1_Macon County - B315 - NC Hertiage Program_20190724

■ ■■■ Roy Cooper, Governor
1® ® NC DEPARTMENT CAE Susi Hamilton. Secretary
no on NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
■ ■ °� Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship
NCNHDE-9617
July 10, 2019
Patrick Breedlove
NCDOT-Division 14
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
RE: Macon County B315; 17BP.14.R.72
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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published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
Macon County 8315
Project No. 17BP.14.R.72
July 10, 2019
NCNHDE-9617
Element Occurrences
Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic
EO ID Scientific Name
Last Element Accuracy Federal
State
Global
State
Group
jrlqr
Observation Occurrence Status
Status
Rank
Rank
Date Rank
Amphibian
3650 Aneides aeneus Green Salamander
2017-11-02 B? 3-Medium ---
Threatened
G3G4
S2S3
Moss
23251 Fontinalis sphagnifolia A Water Moss
1995-07-01 E 3-Medium ---
Significantly
G3G5
S1?
Rare Other
Natural
28904
Community
Natural
28912
Community
Natural
28955
Community
Natural
29111
Community
Vascular Plant
21076
Acidic Cove Forest ---
2010
C
2-High ---
--- G5 S4
(Typic Subtype)
Chestnut Oak Forest ---
2009-03-09
BC
2-High ---
--- G3 S3
(White Pine Subtype)
High Elevation Granitic ---
2009-03-09
B
2-High ---
--- G2G3 S3
Dome
Spray Cliff ---
2009-03-09
CD
2-High ---
--- G2 S2
Hymenophyllum Gorge Filmy Fern 2014-08-28 E 3-Medium
tayloriae
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective RatiM�'
Brushy Face Mountain/Brooks Creek Waterfall R3 (High) C3 (High)
Glen Falls R2 (Very High) C4 (Moderate)
Significantly G2 S1S2
Rare Other
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area
Managed Area Name
Nantahala National Forest - Nantahala Ranger US Forest Service Federal
District
Nantahala National Forest - Glenn Falls Scenic Area US Forest Service Federal
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 July 10, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q2 Apr 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
Macon County B315
Project No. 17BP.14.R.72
July 10, 2019
NCNHDE-9617
Element Occurrences
Documented
Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
EO ID
Scientific Name
Common Namel
Last
Element
Accuracy Federal
State
Global
State
Group
Observation Occurrence
Status
Status
Rank
Rank
-
Date
Rank
Amphibian
3650
Aneides aeneus
Green Salamander
2017-11-02
B?
3-Medium ---
Threatened
G3G4
S2S3
Bird
11811
Vireo gilvus
Warbling Vireo
1949-06
X
4-Low ---
Significantly
G5
S2B
Rare
Dragonfly or
33445
Calopteryx amata
Superb Jewelwing
2004-Pre
H?
5-Very ---
Significantly
G5
S1S2
Damselfly
Low
Rare
Liverwort
22109
Metzgeria temperata
A Liverwort
1961-Pre
H
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G4
S1S2
Rare Disjunct
Mammal
23052
Sorex palustris
Southern Water Shrew
2005-04-04
B?
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G5T3
S3
punctulatus
Rare
Mammal
6714
Sorex palustris
Southern Water Shrew
1995
E
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G5T3
S3
punctulatus
Rare
Moss
23251
Fontinalis sphagnifolia
A Water Moss
1995-07-01
E
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G3G5
Sl?
Rare Other
Moss
23252
Fontinalis sphagnifolia
A Water Moss
1996-07-17
E
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G3G5
Sl?
Rare Other
Natural
28904
Acidic Cove Forest
---
2010
C
2-High ---
---
G5
S4
Community
(Typic Subtype)
Natural
28912
Chestnut Oak Forest
---
2009-03-09
BC
2-High ---
---
G3
S3
Community
(White Pine Subtype)
Natural
28955
High Elevation Granitic
---
2009-03-09
B
2-High ---
---
G2G3
S3
Community
Dome
Natural
11853
Montane Oak --Hickory
---
1992-05-21
E
3-Medium ---
---
G4G5
S4S5
Community
Forest (Acidic
Subtype)
Natural
11709
Spray Cliff
---
1999-05-30
A
2-High ---
---
G2
S2
Community
Natural
29111
Spray Cliff
---
2009-03-09
CD
2-High ---
---
G2
S2
Community
Vascular Plant
26933
Calamagrostis porteri
Porter's Reed Grass
2008-07-14
AB
2-High ---
Significantly
G4T4
S2?
ssp. porteri
Rare
Peripheral
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Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
axonomic EO ID
Scientific Name
Common Namep
Last
Element
Accuracy Federal
State
Global
State
roue
Observation
Occurrence
Status
Status
Rank
Rank
Date
Rank
Vascular Plant 22423
Chelone cuthbertii
Cuthbert's Turtlehead
1948-03-11
H
4-Low ---
Special
G3
S3
Concern
Vulnerable
Vascular Plant 26370
Coreopsis grandiflora
Large -flowered
1994
E
2-High ---
Significantly
G5T4T
S1
var. grandiflora
Tickseed
Rare Other
5
Vascular Plant 26369
Coreopsis grandiflora
Large -flowered
1994
E
2-High ---
Significantly
G5T4T
S1
var. grandiflora
Tickseed
Rare Other
5
Vascular Plant 23827
Danthonia epilis
Bog Oatgrass
2008-07-14
B?
2-High ---
Significantly
G4
S3
Rare
Throughout
Vascular Plant 27048
Danthonia epilis
Bog Oatgrass
2008-07-15
C?
2-High ---
Significantly
G4
S3
Rare
Throughout
Vascular Plant 9551
Gentianopsis crinita
Fringed Gentian
1968-Pre
H
5-Very ---
Threatened
G5
S1
Low
Vascular Plant 23934
Hackelia virginiana
Virginia Stickseed
1968-Pre
H
5-Very ---
Significantly
G5
S2
Low
Rare
Peripheral
Vascular Plant 21076
Hymenophyllum
Gorge Filmy Fern
2014-08-28
E
3-Medium ---
Significantly
G2
S1S2
tayloriae
Rare Other
Vascular Plant 5908
Hymenophyllum
Gorge Filmy Fern
1998-06-01
C
2-High ---
Significantly
G2
S1S2
tayloriae
Rare Other
Vascular Plant 27315
Solidago simulans
Granite Dome
2015-05-09
A
2-High ---
Significantly
G2
S2
Goldenrod
Rare Limited
Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name
_W
Representational Rating
Brushy Face Mountain/Brooks Creek Waterfall
R3 (High)
C3 (High)
Glen Falls
R2 (Very High)
C4 (Moderate)
Little Scaly Mountain
R2 (Very High)
C4 (Moderate)
Managed Areas Documented
Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name
Owner
Owner Type
Nantahala National Forest - Nantahala Ranger
US Forest Service
Federal
District
Highlands -Cashiers Land
Trust Easement
Highlands -Cashiers Land Trust
Private
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Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name 1e Owner Type
Nantahala National Forest - Blue Valley US Forest Service Federal
Experimental Forest
Nantahala National Forest - Glenn Falls Scenic Area US Forest Service Federal
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/content/help. Data query generated on July 10, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q2 Apr 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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