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Home My WebLink About20191190 Ver 1_Natural Heritage Report_20190905■ ■■■ Roy Cooper. Governor 00 0 NC DEPARTMENT OF Susi Hamilton, Secretary ■■L■■ NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE=S IN won Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship NCNHDE-10169 September 4, 2019 Christopher Hopper Carolina Ecosystems Inc 3040 NC Hwy 42 W. Clayton, NC 27520 RE. Sanctuary Oaks Subdivision Dear Christopher Hopper. 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 Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications.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.butlerLncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603. Sincerely, NC Natural Heritage Program DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOVRCES 121 W. JONES STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 • 16S1 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH. NC 27699 & OFC 919.707.9120 • FAX 919.707.9121 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area Sanctuary Oaks Subdivision September 4, 2019 NCNHDE-10169 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 I`anaed 7rea Nam Town of Wake Forest Open Space Town of Wake Forest Greenway - Richland Creek Greenway NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Easement Owner Owner Type = Town of Wake Forest Local Government Town of Wake Forest Local Government NC DNCR, Clean Water Management Trust State Fund 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 httr)s://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/content/hely). Data query generated on September 4, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q3 Jul 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. Page 2 of 5 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Sanctuary Oaks Subdivision September 4, 2019 NCNHDE-10169 Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy Federal State Group servation Occurrence Status tatus t + Date' Rank Dragonfly or 32043 Coryphaeschna ingens Regal Darner 2004 -Pre H? 5 -Very --- Significantly Damselfly Low Rare Dragonfly or 33749 Somatochlora Coppery Emerald 2004 -Pre H? 5 -Very --- Significantly Damselfly georgiana Low Rare 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 Or Owner Owner Type - Town of Wake Forest Open Space Town of Wake Forest Local Government Town of Wake Forest Open Space - OS -023 Town of Wake Forest Local Government Town of Wake Forest Open Space - J B Flaherty Town of Wake Forest Local Government Park Town of Wake Forest Greenway - Richland Creek Town of Wake Forest Local Government Greenway Town of Wake Forest Greenway - Richland Creek Town of Wake Forest Local Government Greenway NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Easement NC DNCR, Clean Water Management Trust State Fund NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Easement NC DNCR, Clean Water Management Trust State Fund Town of Wake Forest Greenway - Purnell Road Town of Wake Forest Local Government Greenway Wake County Open Space - Rock Spring Park Wake County Local Government Town of Wake Forest Greenway Town of Wake Forest Local Government Town of Wake Forest Open Space Town of Wake Forest Local Government NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Easement NC DNCR, Clean Water Management Trust State Fund Town of Wake Forest Greenway Town of Wake Forest Local Government Page 3 of 5 Global State Rank Rank G5 S2? G3G4 S2? Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Managed Area Name Owner wner Ty� NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Easement NC DNCR, Clean Water Management Trust State Fund Town of Wake Forest Open Space Town of Wake Forest Local Government Town of Wake Forest Greenway - Richland Creek Town of Wake Forest Local Government Greenway Capital Area Preservation Inc. Preserve Capital Area Preservation, Inc. Private Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httr)s://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/content/hely). Data query generated on September 4, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q3 Jul 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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