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Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates, PA.
Consulting Engineers
Post Office Box 1737
290 S.W. Broad Street
Southern Pines, North Carolina, 28388

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® Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates,' P.A.
Consulting Engineers
290 S.W. Broad Street • Post Office Box 1737 • Southern Pines, NC 28b$$ WE__
December 9 1994 ?Q na
Mr. Jeff Ritcher
Corps of Engineers
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Department .of the Army
ATTN• CESAW-CO-E
69 Darlington
Wilmington, NC '
' RE: No. 8 "Centennial Course
Phase, I & II
HUA NO: PH9412
Dear Jeff:
Attached in this package are 10 copies of the proposed wetland, permit application for the
Centennial Course. A mitigation plan for the proposed 0.7f acres of;ereated wetland will
be forwarded to your office as soon as possible:
If you have any questions or require other information, please contact our office at 910/692-
5616 extension #5231.
Sincerely,
' HOBBS, UPCHURCH & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Pat S. Willett
Project Manager
cc: Mr. George Blons
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Dr. J. H. Carter, III
file
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Southern Pines, NC Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
Winston-Salem, NC Telephone [phone] Fax [phone],

12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): Utility construction
associated with de-veioplilent of Zo hoie cliautpionsiiip go'" course, driving range and
156 sing.'ie faraiiy hilome sites.
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13. Purpose of proposed work: 1LL D C au1C to ut111GC L11C existing LIaCt of -L U for t11G
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
t ec1. an' golf course have
taken to minimize wetland impacts. The biro land planners ' r designers
1"'?'b? aie requirealo'c?nfacte.'SZis2`ilandcieyService (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed orproposed for listing endangered or threatened, species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Dave-you done so? YES ] NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.

17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What island use of surrounding property?-lg. -Agriculture arid sing-le faraily ho
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Public gravity

DEM ID: ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit ft 14
_ JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER WATER QUALITY PLANNING
CORPS OF ENGINEERS DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
P.O. Box 1890 AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 P.O. Box 29535
ATTN: CESAW CO-E Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Telephone [phone] ATM: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
' ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: Club Corp Realty, Inc.
2. Owners Address: PO Box 3034, PiLnehurst, NC 28374
' 3. Owners Phone Number (Home): (Work): [phone]
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
Mr. George Blonsky C T
a Dr. jay --- TT. Carter,
n 111 TTT (910) 695-1-t,
PO Box 3034 T,.. TT _-- nn,
rv DVx 071
Pinehurst, NC 28374 (7iU) 275'1JVV ^ JV-'-?T ----LLt.hern T ---- *T^ 1n7nn
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5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Moore
Nearest Town or City: Pinehurst
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): North of NC 211 and East of SR 1209
Murdocksville Road
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Joe's Fork
7. River Basin: Capin Fear- - --
8. Is this project located.in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS II? YES [ ] NO [K]
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO [XI
If yes, explain.
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site: -107 .34
' 11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
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Filled: North body of wate?t - . 0+8 Acre T
Drained:
Flooded:
' Excavated:
Total Impacted: 0.171 Acre
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12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): Development of 18 hole
' c•harn i onshi p golf nnursay dri vi nO range arlel te.,z singles family home ci taa , aiid
road ciossiiiy, foY deveiopnieiit ctC an U-1 iiiaiiiieilaiiCe
13. Purpose of proposed work: To be able to utilize the existing a _t of land fnr the above
described development.
' 14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. The project land planners and golf enursP dasi anars have
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ecessar uti i t? er
1YeYouare requ'retd?o coniac? he S. isolpi 3Mldlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine.Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed orproposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES PC ] NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
' properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Dave-you done so? YES [X] NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.

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17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What island use of surrounding property? Agriculture and single family housing
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Public gravity
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lagoons that f rlows to the existing 1dXC. .1110 1\VZth UoLLy of water 1s_L11G drainage
and wetland area North of Joe's Fork which flows to Joe's Fork.
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DEM ID:

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ACTION
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit ft
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JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW CO-E
Telephone [phone]

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WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: Club Corp Realty, Inc.
2. Owners Address: PO Box 3034, Pinehurst, NC 28374
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): (Work): [phone]
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
T._ T.__ TTT (non) GnC ,nin
Mr. George Blonsky a apt ,a, ra -4?aL LCL, 111 71V u7J-Lu4j
PO Box 3034 Pv Box 891, JVuthelll Pikes, 1V%, 28;88
p; no}?siret Nf 92174 [phone]
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County
Moore
Nearest Town or City: P; neburst
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): North of NC 211 and East of SR 1209,
Murdocksville`Road
6. Name of Closest Stream/River. Joe's Fork
7. River Basin: Cape Fear
8. Is this project located.in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS II? YES [ ] NO F1
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO [X]
If yes, explain.
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site: 107.34
Acres
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: 2.52 Acres
Drained:
Flooded:
' Excavated:
Total Impacted: • JL r1l 1 CJ
12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): _Development of 18 hole
t nhPm= i nnchi p Rolf cn,,,• o driving ranoaca ad 156 -Ingfamily home site, a jor or
minor street crossings
13. Purpose of proposed work:_TQ b able to ut i i i 7t? the axi cti ng trar+t of 1 nlld for tha
above described development
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. The project land planners and golf course desiQYlt r.,' ?'raJ?__
carefully designed this project to avoid and minimize wetland impact the impacts shown
i necessar o uti1iz er
1 . eYou are requirrec to contact tle?g. s??Vild i Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed orproposed for listing endangered or threatened, species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [X ] NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
' properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have-you done so? YES lC ] NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
' delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
' E. What is land use of surrounding property? Agriculture and single family housing
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Public gravity sewers
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NOTE:
EACH OF THE LOTS WITHIN THE NO. 8 CENTENNIAL PROPERTY WHICH INCLUDES
WITHIN SUCH LOT AREAS DESIGNATED AS "WETLANDS" ON THIS PLAT OF THE
PHASE III PROPERTY SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIVE
' COVENANT: "A PORTION OF THIS LOT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO MEET
REQUIREMENTS OF THE DESIGNATION AS A REGULATORY WETLAND. ANY
SUBSEQUENT FILL OR ALTERATION OF THIS WETLAND SHALL CONFORM TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF STATE WETLAND RULES ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF NORTH
CAROLINA IN FORCE AT THE TIME OF THE PROPOSED ALTERATION. THE INTENT
OF THIS RESTRICTION IS TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL WETLAND FILL. SO THE
PROPERTY OWNER SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT A FUTURE APPLICATION FOR FILL
WILL BE APPROVED. THE PROPERTY OWNER SHALL REPORT THE NAME OF THE
SUBDIVISION IN ANY APPLICATION PERTAINING TO SAID WETLAND RULES. THIS
' COVENANT IS INTENDED TO INSURE CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH WETLAND
RULES ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND THEREFORE BENEFITS
MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. THIS COVENANT IS TO
RUN WITH THE LAND AND SHALL BE BINDING ON ALL PARTIES AND ALL PERSONS
CLAIMING UNDER THEM.

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WETLANDS FILL AND CREATION CALCULATIONS
No. 8
November 15, 1994
Street Crossin
Area S-1
Area S-2
Area S-3
Area S-4
Area S-5
Area S-6
Area S-7
0.117 Acres
0.115 Acres
0.106 Acres
0.126 Acres
0.149 Acres
0.048 Acres
No impact to be span by bridge
Total Street Crossings Fill
Golf Course
Hole No. 1
Hole No. 2
Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Area 4
0.658 Acres
0.22 Acres
0.04 Acres
0.0048 Acres
0.21 Acres
TOTAL
.4748 Acres
Hole No.3
Area 5
Area 6
Area 7
Area 8
Area 9
Area 10
0.0034 Acres
0.04 Acres
0.042 Acres
0.016 Acres
0.083 Acres
0.25 Acres
Total
Hole No. 4
Hole No. 5
Hole No. 6
0.4344 Acres
0.0 Acres
0.0 Acres
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Hole No. 8
Area 11 03684 Acres
Area 12 0.02 Acres
TOTAL 03884 Acres
Hole No. 9 0.0 Acres
Hole No. 10 0.0 Acres
Hole No. 11 0.0 Acres
Hole No. 12 0.0 Acres
Hole No. 13 0.0 Acres
Hole No. 14
Area 13 0.38 Acres
Area 18
Hole No.15
Area 14 0.04 Acres
Hole No. 16
Area 15 0.09 Acres
Area 16 0.15 Acres
TOTAL 0.24 Acres
Area 17
Hole No. 17 0.0 Acres
Hole No. 18 0.0 Acres
TOTAL GOLF WETLAND FILL 1.96 Acres
TOTAL WETLANDS FILL 1.25 Acres
TOTAL STREET FILL 0.658 Acres
PROJECT FILL TOTAL 1.908 Acres
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0.61 Acres
0.71 Acres
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WETLANDS ENCROACHMENT
Road Crossing Sites
PREPARED FOR
NO. 8 CENTENNIAL COURSE
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BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
FOR PINEHURST #8 GOLF COURSE
AND ASSOCIATED DEVELOPMENT,
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Prepared by
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P.O. Box 891
Southern Pines, N.C. 28388

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BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
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I INTRODUCTION
Club Corp Realty, Inc. proposes to develop the Pinehurst #8 Golf Course
("Centennial Course") and associated residential development 1 mile north of Pinehurst,
Moore County, North Carolina (Figure 1). This assessment was prepared to address
potential impacts to species listed as threatened or endangered, or proposed for such
listing, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Attention was focused on
impacts to the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) (RCW),
pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended. Small,
unavoidable, wetlands impacts will require acquisition of 404 permits from the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers and a Water Quality Certification from the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management.

PROJECT AREA
The project area is located in the Greater Sandhills of south-central North
Carolina (Figure 1). The topography is characterized by gently rolling, sandy, pine-
forested hills. Historically, uplands in the Sandhills were forested with open to dense
stands of longleaf pine (Pinus palustris). The understory was open and contained turkey
oak (Quercus laevis), blackjack oak (Q. marilandica), bluejack oak (Q. incana), and sand
post oak (Q. margaretta). Drains and seeps were forested with pond pine (P. serotina)
with a dense understory of shrubs, switch cane (Arundinaria tecta), and herbaceous
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diversity was moderate to high. These areas experienced frequent low intensity surface
fires.
The project site consists of 450 acres located north of N.C. Highway 211, south of
Juniper Lake Road (SR 1216), east of Murdocksville Road (SR 1209), and west of U.S.
Highway 15-501 (Figure 1). This land has been used until recently for The Pinehurst Gun
Club, a trap/skeet shooting range. Joe's Fork Creek runs west to east through the
northern portion of the property, and McLean's Branch runs south to north through the
western side of the property. Existing residential housing, a lake, and a pine plantation
border the eastern side of the property. Residential housing borders the southern and
western sides of the property. Sparse stands of second-growth longleaf pine, loblolly pine
(P. taeda), and pond pine, with a moderate to dense understory of turkey oak, blackjack
oak, sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum), and other hardwoods dominate the uplands.
Ground cover for the uplands consists of patches of wiregrass, dwarf huckleberry
(Gaylussacia dumosa), poison oak (Rhus toxicodendron), and bracken fern (Pteridium
aquilinum). Joe's Fork Creek is mostly forested with black gum (Nyssa biflora), tulip
poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), and red maple (Acer rubrum). Privet (Ligustrum
sinense), sweet pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia), titi (Cyrilla racemiflora), and switch cane
make up the majority of the understory. The smaller drainage systems (McLean's Branch
and a complex hillside seep just south of Joe's Fork Creek) are mostly forested with pond
pine and scattered loblolly pines. Dense shrubs, including fetterbush (Lyonia lucida),
sweet pepperbush, sweet gallberry (Ilex coriacea), inkberry (Ilex glabra), dangleberry
(Gaylussacia frondosa), and sweet bay (Magnolia virginiana) dominate the understory.
Dominant ground cover species include sparse patches of wiregrass, cinnamon fern
(Osmunda cinnamomea), bracken fern, and sphagnum moss (Sphagnum spp.). Litter
accumulation and lack of fire have suppressed the ground cover in most areas. A lake
borders the northeastern corner of the property. Two old sewage holding ponds are
located near the center of the project site. Over the years, the ponds have slowly
converted into marsh-like habitat vegetated with rush (Juncus effusus), wool grass
(Scirpus cyperinus), cat-tail (Typha latifolia,), and duckweed (Lemna sp.), with patches of
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miles southeast of the project site. RCWs in Southern Pines and Pinehurst are a critical
part of the Sandhills RCW population and are needed for the recovery of that population.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Club Corp Realty, Inc. proposes to develop the Centennial Golf Course featuring
100 lots approximately 0.75-1.00 acre in size, an 18-hole golf course, a country club, a .
practice range, and associated access roads and bridges. The plans have been redesigned
several times in order to minimize the impacts to jurisdictional wetlands.
METHODS
The project site was surveyed for RCW cavity trees and protected plant species on
foot during June-July 1994. Plant surveys were done on foot using transects spaced
approximately 50 feet apart in good habitat, and 100 feet apart in low quality habitat.
A one-half mile radius around the northern and western sides of the property was
surveyed for RCW cavity trees between 19 and 21 September 1994 on foot and/or vehicle
(depending on access and habitat quality). The one-half mile zone on the eastern and
southern sides was surveyed in January 1993, and a foraging habitat analysis was
conducted for the SOPI 63 foraging circle (Figure 2) and submitted to the Raleigh Area
Field Office, USFWS, in November 1993 (`Biological Assessment For Expansion
Projects at Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, Moore County, N.C.", Dr. J.H. Carter III
and Ms. Patricia Purcell, November 1993). The RCW foraging habitat removals
associated with the Pinehurst #8 Golf Course development were subtracted from the
post-project Moore Regional Hospital totals for SOPI 63 (Table 1).
Foraging habitat data for the SOPI 63 circle were gathered between July and
August 1993 to determine pre-project foraging habitat (Table 1) (Carter and Purcell,
1993). North-south transects 10 chains apart were established, and one-tenth acre plots
were sampled at 5-10 chain intervals along each transect in appropriate habitats. Pine
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Baseline data 13,622 10,630
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age of a representative dominant pine were obtained in each plot. Habitats were broken
into 5 categories: dense longleaf pine, moderate longleaf pine, sparse longleaf pine,
streamhead pocosin, and non-foraging habitat. Recent developments, mostly residential
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times the average pine BA and pine stems > 10" dbh to get the total pine BA and stems >
10" dbh for each stand. The stand totals were then added to get the total pine BA and
total pine stems > 10" dbh for the entire circle. Removals were calculated similarly.
The SOPI 63 foraging circle is overlapped by the SOPI 46, 47, 50, 51, and 101
foraging circles (Figure 3). All of these circles contain breeding groups of RCWs, except
SOPI 46 and 101. SOPI 46 has not contained a breeding group since 1989. It was
captured by an adjacent group in 1990, 1991, 1993, and 1994, and was inactive in 1992
(North Carolina State. University (NCSU) RCW Research Project). SOPI 101 has not
contained a breeding group since 1990. It was captured by an adjacent group in 1991 and
1992, and was inactive in 1993 and 1994 (NCSU RCW Research Project). Nevertheless,
it was decided to allow for these 2 groups in the analysis since both could be reoccupied
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Foraging habitat in the SOPI 63 circle was divided using a form of "territorial
partitioning" to mimic biological realities, such that habitat containing a given cluster was
not allocated to a rival RCW group. SOPI 63 was partitioned so that all habitat east of
U.S. 15-501 was allocated to SOPI 46, 47, and 101(Figure 3). Due to minimal overlap,
SOPI 50 and SOPI 63 were divided evenly (Figure 3). A small area of overlap between
SOPI 46 and 63 west of the highway was given to SOPI 46 since this site is known from
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have been inactive since 1984 and 1982, respectively (NCSU RCW Research Project).
No unknown cavity trees were discovered on or within one-half mile of the project site.
Two cavity trees from SOPI 64 (#1897 and #1898) and 2 from SOPI 71(#4754 and
#9331) are located within the project site; all cavities are inactive or relic. SOPI 63 is an
active cluster and contained a breeding group in the summer of 1994 (NCSU RCW
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were likely to support such species due to prolonged fire exclusion and prior disturbance.
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residential development will result in the clearing of 26.1 acres in the northwestern corner
of the SOPI 63 foraging circle for golf fairways and residential lots (approximately 8)
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stems > 10" dbh, leaving 12,809 sq. ft. of pine BA and 9891 pine stems > 10" dbh (Table
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Section 7 of the ESA are 8490 sq. ft. of pine BA and 6350 pine stems > 10" dbh
(Guidelines for Preparation of Biological Assessments and Evaluations for the Red-
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standards. "No effect" is anticipated for other listed species because of the lack of
potential habitats, and negative survey results.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Andrew McCall, Regional Manager
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DEHNR
October 19, 1994
Mr. George Blonsky, Project
Manager
Resorts of Pinehurst, Inc.
P.O. Box 4000
Pinehurst, NC 28374
RE: Approval of Soil Erosion and
Sediment Control Plan
Pinehurst No. 8 Golf Course
Pinehurst, Moore County, North
Carolina
Dear Mr. Blonsky:
The review of the above referenced erosion control plan has
been completed.
The plan has been found to be acceptable subject to the
following stipulations:
1. This approval is valid for golf course construction.
only. Street and clubhouse construction will
require additional information for approval.
2. The temporary rock dam detail allows an earth fill
section on either side of the rock section. The dam
should be constructed of rock only, extending
between natural abutments.
3. Enclosed is a Certificate of Plan Approval which
must be displayed at the job site.
4. This project is subject to the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination Svstem (NPDES) for point.
source stormwater discharges from construction
activities. Enclosed is a copy of the necessary
permit application. Please contact Mr. Ken
Averitte, Division of Environmental Management, at
[phone] for further assistance regarding this
permit.
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Mr. George Blonsky
Page 2
October 19, 1994
5. In order to ensure the early coordination and
implementation of the erosion control plan for this
project, it is requested that a preconstruction
conference be held. As a minimum, representatives
of the owner, engineer, contractor, and this office
should attend, subject to the availability of staff.
Please notify Mr. Steve Cook of this office as to
when this conference is scheduled.
6. The developer is responsible for obtaining any and
all permits and approvals necessary for the
development of this project prior to the
commencement of this land-disturbing activity. This
could include the Division of Environmental
Management under storm water regulations, the US
Army Corps of Engineers under Article 404
jurisdiction, local county or town agencies under
their local ordinances, or others that may be
required. This approval cannot supersede any other
permit or approval; however, in the case of a Cease
and Desist order from the Corps of Engineers, that
order would only apply to wetland areas. All other
lands must still be in compliance with the
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
7. If any area on site falls under the jurisdiction of
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the developer is
responsible to the orders of the US Army Corps of
Engineers.. Any erosion control measures that fall
within jurisdictional wetland area must be relocated
to the transition point between the wetlands and the
highlands to assure that the migration of sediment
will not occur. If that relocation presents a
problem or contradicts any requirements of the Corps
of Engineers, it is the responsibility of the
developer to inform the Land Quality Section's
Regional office so that an adequate contingency plan
can be made to assure sufficient erosion control on-
site. Failure to do so will be considered a
violation of this approval.
8. Any borrow material brought onto this site must be
from a legally permitted mine site or other approved
source. A single use borrow or waste area site is
only permissible if it is operated under control of
the financially responsible person or firm that is
developing this site. An approved erosion and
sediment control plan is required for all single use
borrow and waste sites.

Mr. George Blonsky
Page 3
October 19, 1994
9. Following the completion of the project, you should
notify this office to schedule a final inspection.
The purpose of this inspection is to ensure that all
erosion control requirements have been met.
This approval is subject to the satisfactory performance of
the erosion control measures under field conditions. Should it
be determined that the requirements of the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act of 1973 (GS 113A, 51-66) are not being met,
revisions to the plan and its implementation will be required.
This permit allows for a land disturbance, as called for on
the application plan, not to exceed 190 acres and/or the limits
of the submitted plans. Exceeding these limits will be a
violation of this permit and would require a revised plan and an
additional application fee. Amendments to the plan should be
submitted to this office under the same procedures as followed
for the original plan.
Title 15, Section 4B .0017 (A) of the North. Carolina
Administrative Code requires that a copy of the approved plan be
on file at the job site and that inspections of the project be
made by this office to ensure compliance with the approved plan.
We look forward to working with you on this project.
1 GL/tf

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Enclosures
cc: Alan M. Maness, EIT
Sam Fowler
Ken Averitte
Sincerely,
erald Lee
Assistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health old Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
?EHNR
February 21, 1995
Moore County
DEM Project # 95013
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. George Blonsky
Club Corp Realty, Inc.
P.O. Box 3034 fILE Copy
Pinehurst, N.C. 28374
Dear Mr. Blonsky:
You have our approval to place fill material in 6.32 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of
developing a golf course and residential community at NC 211 and SR 1209, as you described in your
application dated 4 January 1995 After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by
General Water Quality.Certification Numbers 2664, 2732 and 2671. These certifications allow you to use
Nationwide Permit Numbers 12,14 and 26 when they are issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is.only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change
your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. For this approval to be
valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. Written DEM approval for the 0.71
acres of created wetlands must be received before construction begins. Deed restrictions shall be placed on all
lots with jurisdictional wetlands to prevent.future fill. Golf course runoff shall be directed to sheetflow across
wetlands or.uplands before reaching; adjacent steams. Anti-seep collars shall be placed along all utility lines
where the lines traverse more than 150 feet of wetlands. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or
local permits before you go ahead with your project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 30 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition
which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding
unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Environmental Management under Section 401 of the
Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Si ely,
Pston Howard, Jr. P.E.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Fayetteville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Jay Carter, Jay Carter and Associates
Pat Willett; Hobbs, Upchurch and Associates
95013.1tr
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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February 20, 1995
COMPLIANCE WITH WETLANDS REGULATIONS
In accordance with Title 15 NCAC 2H .0500, the following DEED RESTRICTIONS AND
PROTECTIVE COVENANTS shall be recorded in the county County Registry prior to the
conveyance of lots. Said Deed Restrictions and Protective Covenants shall apply to name of
subdivision, lot numbers in county County, North Carolina as shown on plans titled of
subdivision plan prepared by name of designer dated date:
"A portion of this lot has been determined to meet the requirements for
designation as a regulatory wetland. Any subsequent fill or alteration of
this wetland shall conform to the requirements of state wetland rules
adopted by the State of North Carolina in force at the time of the
proposed alteration. The intent of the deed restriction is to prevent
additional wetland fill, so the property owner should not assume that a
future application for fill will be for fill will be approved. The property
owner shall report the , name of the subdivision, in any application
pertaining to said wetland rules. This covenant is intended to ensure
.continued compliance with wetland rules adopted by the State of North
Carolina and .therefore benefits may be enforced by the State of North
Carolina. This covenant is to run with the land and shall be binding on
all parties and all persons claiming under them."
Owner's name
address (signature)
city, state
Phone: (###) phone no.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF COUNTY
I, , a Notary Public of the State of North Carolina, County of county,
hereby certify that owner personally appeared before me this day and executed the above
certification.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of , 1995.
(Notary Public)
My commission expires
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and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
NC-DENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
September 28, 1998
Dr. Jay Carter III
Dr. J.H. Carter III and Associates
P.O. Box 891
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Dear Jay:
Subject: 1997 Wetland Mitigation Annual Report for Pinehurst No. 8 Golf Course
Moore County
DWQ No. 95013
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your 1997 Wetland Mitigation Annual Report
for Pinehurst No. 8 Golf Course on July 7, 1998. DWQ offers the following comments on the
mitigation sitelreport:
1. DWQ recommends that additional herbaceous vegetation needs to be planted to achieve 75/0
vegetative cover by 1999. Further muskrat control is probably warrented.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Eric Galamb or me at [phone].
Cc: Fayetteville DWQ office
Ernie Jahnke, Wilmington COE
Ron Ferrell, Wetland Restoration Program
Sincerely,
Jo R. Dorney
Env ronmental Superd or
Environmental Sciences Branch 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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ANNUAL REPORT--1997
WETLANDS MITIGATION
PINEHURST NO.8 GOLF COURSE
PINEHURST, MOORE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
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Prepared By:
Mr. Robert H. Pegram, Jr. and Dr. J.H. Carter III
Dr. J.H. Carter III & Associates, Inc.
Environmental Consultants
P.O. Box 891
Southern Pines, North Carolina 28388
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Submitted 29 June 1998
To:
Division of Water Quality
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
ANNUAL REPORT-4997
WETLANDS MITIGATION
PINEHURST NO.8 GOLF COURSE
PINEHURST, MOORE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,
INTRODUCTION
Pinehurst Resort and Country Club began construction of Pinehurst #8, "The Centennial
Course", a 450 acre golf course and residential development in November 1994. The project
resulted in impacts to approximately 6.3 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. Approximately 0.71
acre of wetland was created to partially offset this impact. This report was prepared to address
the wetland mitigation results for 1997 as required by the Division of Environmental
Management (DEM) in 401 Water Quality Certification Number 2671 (DWQ No. 95013).
PROJECT AREA
The project site is located on the northwestern edge of Pinehurst, Moore County in the
Sandhills of south-central North Carolina (Figure 1). Natural plant communities consist of fire-
maintained pine-dominated communities such as Xeric Sandhill Scrub and Pine-Scrub Oak
Sandhill on the uplands, and Streamhead Pocosin, Sandhill Seep and Coastal Plain Small Stream
Swamp-Blackwater Subtype in wetlands. The former 2 wetland communities are unique to the
Sandhills and contain several rare plant species, as well as the rare pine barrens treefrog (Hyla
andersoni) and an undescribed form of 2-lined salamander (Eurycea sp.). Rare wetland plant
species include bog spicebush (Lindera subcoriacea), white wicky (Kalmia cuneata) and
Sandhills' bog lily (Lillium irridole). Several insectivorous plants, including 3 species of pitcher
plants (Sarracenia sp.), bladderworts (JOcularia sp.), sundews (Drosera sp.) and Venus'
flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) occur in these wetlands. Streamhead Pocosins and Sandhill Seeps
are groundwater fed. Soils are usually saturated to near the surface, highly acidic and often have
a high organic content.
Figure 1. Location of Pinehurst No. 8 Golf Course in Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina.
PROJECT SITE
The project site consists of 450 acres located north of N.C. Highway 211, south of
Juniper Lake Road (SR 1216), east of Murdocksville Road (SR 1209) and west of U. S. Highway
15/501 (Figure 1). Joie's Fork Creek runs west to east along the northern portion of the property
and McLean's Branch runs south to north through the western side of the property. Two old
sewage treatment lagoons are located near the center of the project site. Discharge of effluent
into the lagoons was halted in the mid 1980s and the lagoons have slowly converted into
freshwater marshes vegetated with soft rush (Juncus effusus), wool grass (Scirpus cyperinus) and
duckweed (Lemna sp.). Black willow (Salix nigra) and red maple (Acer rubrum) are scattered
within the lagoons. The marshes have attracted an abundance of muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus)
which have foraged extensively on the soft rush.
The project site will feature approximately 100 lots measuring 0.75 to 1.00 acre in size,
an 18-hole championship golf course, a club house, a practice range and associated access roads.
The plans for this development were redesigned several times to minimize impacts to
jurisdictional wetlands, and 1.25 acres of fill was ultimately permitted for road crossings and
construction of the golf course. To mitigate for a portion of the fill, 0.71 acre of wetland was
created.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Pinehurst Resort and Country Club created approximately 0.71 acre of wetland
contiguous to the northeast corner of the northernmost lagoon (Figure 2) to partially offset
impacts to jurisdictional wetlands elsewhere on the property. The approved mitigation plan
(Wetlands Mitigation Plan for Pinehurst #8 "Centennial Course ", Dr. J.H. Carter III, 1995), as
modified by DWQ (DWQ No.95013), requires the following steps to be implemented.
Management Plan:
1. Organically enriched soils excavated elsewhere on the site will be stockpiled on uplands for
use in the wetlands creation.
2. The proposed wetland to be created will be excavated to approximately 6 -12 inches below
the existing marsh soil level.
3. The stockpiled soils will be placed in the excavated area to a depth of 6 -12 inches. The
created wetlands will be flooded with several inches of water.
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4. Native vegetation will be allowed to colonize the created buffer, and clumps of Juncus
effusus will be transplanted from the adjacent marsh (to approximately 10% cover).
Naturally recolonizing wetland vegetation may include beakrushes (Rhynchospora sp.),
spikerush (Eleocharis obtusa), panic grasses (Dichanthelium spp.) and sedges (Carex sp.).
Other marsh vegetation, such as duck potato (Sagittaria latifolia), common 3-square stem
(Scirpus americwms), lesser bur-reed (Sparganium americanum), buttonbush (Cephalanthus
occidentalis) and pickerel weed (Pontederia cordata) will be considered for planting where
applicable.
5. Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) will be planted in clumps along the margin of the 2
marshes (outside of the golf course envelopes).
6. The mitigation sites will be monitored annually for 3 years during July or August to
document hydrology (depth to saturation), soil chroma, species composition, cover, and
survival of planted materials. Brief reports will be submitted annually in January.
Additional DEM requirements:
1. If native vegetation has not colonized the site (>_ 50 percent cover) within 12 months of
construction; native marsh species shall be planted to ensure at least 75 percent cover after 3
years.
2. An as-built report shall be submitted to DEM after construction.
3. Annual monitoring reports shall be submitted to DEM.
4. Success criteria for this project shall be ?! 75 percent cover of native herbaceous species after
3 years.
PLANTING TECHNIQUES
Two planting techniques were utilized to create or enhance wetlands at Pinehurst #8 Golf
Course. The primary technique consisted of planting soft rush usually in clumps of 5, with
clumps spaced 10 to 15 feet apart, within the mitigation site. The second technique involved
planting bald cypress, Atlantic white cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) and wax myrtle (Myrica
cerifera) along the banks of the marshes and in shallow water near the shore (as applicable). See
Figures 3 and 4 for the approximate locations of the plantings in 1997.
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wax myrtle
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Dr. J.H. Carter III Pinehurst #8 Golf
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County, North Carolina.

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RESULTS and DISCUSSION
The golf course, club house and associated roads and utilities were constructed between
November 1994 and November 1995. The course was opened to play during the spring of 1996.
Impacts to jurisdictional wetlands were as described in the document and plans submitted with
the permit application package in December 1994, together with any subsequent modifications.
Approximately 0.71 acres of wetland was created in the northeastern corner of the northern
lagoon.
Stockpiled, organically enriched soils were placed in the excavated mitigation site to a depth
of 6 -12 inches and the area was flooded with 6 -12 inches of water. Native hydrophytic
vegetation was allowed to colonize the newly created wetland. In 1996, wetland species such as
buttonbush, willow oak (Quercus phellos), titi (Cyrilla racemiflora), Atlantic white cedar and
bald cypress were planted along the edges of both marshes (see 1996 Annual Report).
In early 1997, muskrats began to deplete the vegetation within the freshwater marshes.
The muskrats foraged on and constructed their homes from the wetland vegetation, particularly
the soft rush. When the water in the lagoons was lowered to facilitate in the construction of the
mitigation site, the muskrats had built lodges toward the middle of the lagoons away from the
soft rush and wool grass. When the water was raised to flood the mitigation site, the muskrats
abandoned their lodges and began digging burrows in the banks of the lagoons. These burrows
were lined with soft rush and wool grass. Many of the burrows collapsed and created small
erosion channels which pose problems for golfers and mowers. A 30-day wildlife damage
control permit was issued to Pinehurst 48 in May 1997 to trap or shoot the muskrats. In June
1997, a second permit was issued. A total of 83 muskrats were taken from the 2 marshes.
Efforts to control the muskrat population is in its second year.
The water level in the marshes was lowered 2 times (Spring and Fall) in 1997, with a
range in depth of 0 to 2.5 feet. The lowering of the water level allowed new growth of native
vegetation to become established. A lower water level also forced the muskrats to move to
deeper water, away from the mitigation area. In 1997, Atlantic white cedar, bald cypress and
wax myrtle were planted along the edges of both lagoons to continue the enhancement and
replace vegetation which died or was lost to muskrat predation (Figures 3 and 4). Soft rush was
transplanted in front and along side of the drain pipe in the mitigation site and replanted in
vegetative "gaps" created by muskrat predation. Duckweed was still present in both lagoons and
typically covered 25 percent of the surface water during the winter months and nearly 100
percent during the summer months.
Of the 44 large bald cypress planted in the winter of 1995-96 and 5 planted in winter
1997, approximately 46 have survived. All of the stumps from dead cypress trees that were cut
in 1996, coppiced during the spring and summer of 1997; however, 3 of the coppiced stumps
were inadvertently cut while mowing. The large bald cypress located along the eastern edge of
the northern lagoon that showed signs of stress due to muskrat burrowing in 1996 is still alive.
Approximately 94 percent of the large bald cypress have survived.
Approximately 50 percent of the vegetation planted in 1997 (5 large bald cypress, 105
small bald cypress, 332 Atlantic white cedar and 102 wax myrtle) have survived (Table 1).
Approximately 29 percent of the small bald cypress have survived. Encroachment from other
wetland species and/or muskrat predation is suspect. Approximately 50 percent of the Atlantic
white cedar and 90 percent of the wax myrtle have survived (Table 1).
The mitigation site is approximately 60 percent covered with native wetland vegetation,
primarily soft rush. Vegetative cover will be monitored in the spring and summer of 1998 to
ensure that the muskrat population does not destroy the marsh vegetation established in the
mitigation site.
The water levels in the marshes have been manually manipulated to encourage
recolonization of native species and to help control the duckweed blooms. Water depths in the
marshes range from 0 to 2.5 feet deep, with an average depth of approximately 12 inches. The
marshes, including the mitigation site, were flooded for most of 1997 and soils were saturated to
the surface during water level draw-downs.
The lagoons and mitigation site are lined with more than 1 foot of relatively impermeable
clay. Soils were sampled from 2 sites in the mitigation site (Table 2). Organic soils previously
deposited apparently have been volatized. Only, dense, mixed clay remains.
Representative photographs are presented in Figures 5-10.
Table 1. 1997--Composition, abundance and survival rate of planted species at Pinehurst #8
Golf Course in Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina.
Species tlividnals lndivW uals rvival
Planted Suaw-44ug Rate

Bald cypress
(large) 5 5 1000/0
Bald cypress
(small) 105 30 29%
Atlantic white
cedar 332 166 50%
Wax myrtle 102 92 90%
Total 544 293 54%

Table 2. Soil profile data of the mitigation site at Pinehurst No. 8 Golf Course, Pinehurst,
Moore County, North Carolina.
Profile 1 (0 - 12") Profile 2 (0 - 12")
No dominant matrix 7/1 (10 YR) dominant matrix
7/6 (10 YR) 7/6 (2.5 YR)
511 (10 YR) 7/6 (10 YR)
8/1 (Gley)
7/6 (2.5 YR)
Inundated Inundated
CONCLUSIONS
Native vegetation in the mitigation site has responded well due to transplanting and
natural colonization. More than 60 percent of the mitigation site contains native vegetative
cover. Plantings of shrubs and trees along the marsh edges had an overall survival rate of 50
percent in 1997. Additional plantings are scheduled for 1998 and the muskrat population will be
closely monitored to ensure the mitigation site is more than 75 percent vegetated by the summer
of 1999.

Figure 6. Atlantic white cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) seedlings located along the edges of
the marshes at Pinehurst No. 8 Golf Course, Winter 1997 - 98.
Figure 5. Soft rush (Juncus effusus) clumps located within the wetland creation site at
Pinehurst No. 8 Golf Course. June 1997.

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Figure 7. Looking from southwest to northeast across 2 muskrat mounds in the northern
marsh at Pinehurst No. 8 in Pinehurst, Spring 1997.
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Figure 8. Just south of the wetland creation area at Pinehurst No. 8 Golf Course. Turtles
are basking in the sun upon a muskrat mound, Fall 1997.
Figure 9. Looking from north to south over the wetland mitigation site at Pinehurst No. 8,
Winter 1997 - 98.
Figure 10. Looking eastward across the northern marsh from the Ie tee at Pinehurst No. 8
Golf Course, Winter 1997 - 98.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
May 6, 1998
Dr. Jay Carter III
Dr. J.H. Carter III and Associates
P.O. Box 891
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Dear Dr. Carter:
Subject: 1996 Wetland Mitigation Annual Report for Pinehurst No. 8 Golf Course
Moore County
DWQ No. 95013
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your 1996 Wetland Mitigation Annual Report
for Pinehurst No. 8 Golf Course on February 25, 1998. The plan received a cursory review by
the Wetland Restoration Program. The report was reviewed primarily by the 401 Wetlands Unit.
DWQ offers the following comments on the mitigation site/report:
1. DWQ is concerned that the 1996 report was submitted in 1998. The 1996 report did not
include an as-built plan as specified in your April 3, 1995 plan. The as-built plan should
have a meets and bounds survey, profiles, location of the water control structure (including a
diagram), and location of the vegetation. Figure 3 of the 1996 reports depicts the
approximate locations of the species planted. This could be used as part of the as-built plan.
2. DWQ's approval of the 1995 plan required that all monitoring be submitted to us. The 1996
plan did not document the hydrology (depth to saturation) or soil chroma as proposed in the
1995 plan.
3. DWQ appreciates the fire management on the existing wetlands.
4. DWQ agrees that additional herbaceous vegetation needs to be planted to achieve 75%
vegetative cover by 1999.
5. DWQ should receive the as-built plan and the 1997 report addressing the above issues by
July 7, 1998.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Eric Galamb or me at [phone].
Cc: Fayetteville DWQ office
Ernie Jahnke, Wilmington COE
Ron Ferrell, Wetland Restoration Program
Sincerely,
John R. Dorney
Environmental Supervisor
Environmental Sciences Branch 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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ANNUAL REPORT--1996
WETLANDS MITIGATION
PINEHURST NO.8 GOLF COURSE
PINEHURST, MOORE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
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Mr. Robert H. Pegram, Jr. and Dr. J.H. Carter III
Dr. J.H. Carter III & Associates, Inc.
Environmental Consultants
P.O. Box 891
Southern Pines, North Carolina 28387
Submitted 31 December 1997
To:
Mr. John Dorney
Wetlands Scientist
Division of Water Quality
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607

ANNUAL REPORT-4996
WETLANDS MITIGATION
PINEHURST NO.8 GOLF COURSE
PINEHURST, MOORE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
INTRODUCTION
Pinehurst Resort and Country Club began construction of Pinehurst #8, "The Centennial
Course", a 450 acre golf course and residential development in November 1994. The project
resulted in impacts to approximately 6.2 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. Approximately 0.71
acre of wetland was created to offset this impact. This report was prepared to address the
mitigation results for 1996, as required by the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) in
401 Water Quality Certification Number 2671 (DEM Project #95013).
PROJECT AREA
The project site is located on the northwestern edge of Pinehurst, Moore County in the
Sandhills of south-central North Carolina (Figure 1). Natural plant communities consist of fire-
maintained pine-dominated communities such as Xeric Sandhill Scrub and Pine-Scrub Oak
Sandhill on the uplands, and Streamhead Pocosin, Sandhill Seep and Coastal Plain Small Stream
Swamp-Blackwater Subtype in wetlands. The former 2 wetland communities are unique to the
Sandhills and contain several rare plant species, as well as the rare pine barrens treefrog (Hyla
andersoni) and an undescribed form of 2-lined salamander (Eurycea sp.). Rare wetland plant
species include bog spicebush (Lindera subcoriacea), white wicky (Kalmia cuneata) and
Sandhills' bog lily (Lilium sp). Several insectivorous plants, including 3 species of pitcher
plants (Sarracenia spp.), bladderworts (Utricularia spp.), sundews (Drosera spp.) and Venus'
flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) occur in these wetlands. Streamhead Pocosins and Sandhill Seeps
are groundwater fed. Soils are usually saturated to near the surface, are highly acidic, and often
have a high organic content.
PROJECT SITE
The project site consists of 450 acres located north of N.C. Highway 211, south of
Juniper Lake Road (SR 1216), east of Murdocksville Road (SR 1209) and west of U.S. Highway
151501 (Figure 1). Joe's Fork Creek runs west to east along the northern portion of the property
Figure 1. General project location in Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina.
and McLean's Branch run's south to north through the western side of the property. Two old
sewage treatment lagoons are located near the center of the project site. Discharge of effluent
into the lagoons was halted in the mid 1980's, and the lagoons have slowly converted into
freshwater marsh vegetated with soft rush (Juncus effusus), wool grass (Scirpus cyperinus) and
duckweed (Lemna sp.). Black willow (Salix nigra) and red maple (Acer rubrum) are scattered in
the lagoons.
The project site will feature approximately 100 lots measuring 0.75 to 1.00 acre in size,
an 18-hole championship golf course, a club house, a practice range and associated access roads.
The plans for this development were redesigned several times to minimize impacts to
jurisdictional wetlands, and 1.25 acres of fill was ultimately permitted for road crossings and
construction of the golf course. To mitigate for a portion of the fill, 0.71 acre of wetlands was
created.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Pinehurst Resort and Country Club created approximately 0.71 acre of wetland
contiguous to the northeast corner of the northernmost lagoon (Figure 2) to partially offset
impacts to jurisdictional wetlands elsewhere on the property. The approved mitigation plan
(Wetlands Mitigation Plan for Pinehurst #8 "Centennial Course ", Dr. J.H. Carter III, 1995), as
modified by DEM, (DEM #95013), requires the following steps to be implemented.
Management Plan:
1. Organically enriched soils excavated elsewhere on the site will be stockpiled on uplands for
use in the wetlands creation.
2. The proposed wetland to be created will be excavated to approximately 6 -12 inches below
the existing marsh soil level.
3. The stockpiled soils will be placed in the excavated area to a depth of 6 -12 inches. The
created wetlands will be flooded with several inches of water.
4. Native vegetation will be allowed to colonize the created buffer and clumps of Juncus effusus
will be transplanted from the adjacent marsh (to approximately 10% cover). Naturally
recolonizing wetland vegetation may include beakrushes (Rhynchospora spp.), spikerush
(Eleocharis obtusa), panic grasses (Dichanthelium spp.) and sedges (Cartex spp.). Other
marsh vegetation, such as duck potato (Sagittaria latifolia), common 3-square stem (Scirpus
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occidentalis) and pickerel weed (Pontederia cordata) will be considered for planting where
applicable.
5. Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) will be planted in clumps along the margin of the 2
marshes (outside of the golf course envelopes).
6. The mitigation sites will be monitored annually for 3 years during July or August to
document hydrology (depth to saturation), soil chroma, species composition, cover, and
survival of planted materials. Brief reports will be submitted annually in January.
Additional DEM requirements:
1. If native vegetation has not colonized the site (>_ 50% cover) within 12 months of
construction, native marsh species shall be planted to ensure at least 75% cover after 3 years.
2. An as-built report shall be submitted to DEM after construction.
3. Annual monitoring reports shall be submitted to DEM.
4. Success criteria for this project shall be >_ 75% cover of native herbaceous species after 3
years.
PLANTING TECHNIQUES
Two planting techniques were utilized to restore or create wetlands at Pinehurst #8 Golf
Course. The primary technique was planting a given species in clumps of 5, with clumps spaced
10 to 15 feet apart (e.g. Juncus and Scirpus). The other technique involved planting species as
individuals along the banks of the marshes. Usually larger species such as bald cypress and
Atlantic white cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) were planted as individuals; however, titi
(Cyrilla racemiflora) was planted as an individual and in clumps.
RESULTS and DISCUSSION
The golf course and associated roads and utilities were constructed between November 1994
and November 1995. The course was opened to play during the spring of 1996. Impacts to
jurisdictional wetlands were as described in the document and plans submitted with the permit
application package in December 1994, together with any subsequent modification.
Stockpiled, organically enriched soils were placed in the excavated site to a depth of 6 -12
inches and the area was flooded with 6 - 12 inches of water. Native hydrophytic vegetation was
encouraged to colonize the newly created wetland. Wetland species such as buttonbush, willow
oak (Quercus phellos), titi, Atlantic white cedar and bald cypress were planted along the north,
west and southern edges of the northern lagoon (Figure 3). These species were also planted
along the north and east edges of the southwest corner of the southern lagoon (Figure 4).
Approximately 39 large (8 to 10 feet tall) bald cypress were planted during the winter of
1995-96 along the northeast, east and southwest edges of the northern lagoon, and on the
southwest edge of the southern lagoon. All plantings were outside the golf course fairways.
During the summer of 1996, several of the cypress trees appeared to be dead and were cut.
Approximately 80% of the large bald cypress has survived. Approximately 135 small sapling
bald cypress, 105 Atlantic white cedar, 60 willow oak, 194 buttonbush and 25 titi were planted
along the edges of the lagoons (as described above). Survivability from the small bald cypress
was approximately 40% and the Atlantic white cedar was approximately 30%. Approximately
60% of the willow oak, 95% of the titi and 30% of the buttonbush survived. Survivability for all
individuals planted was 66% (Table 1).
The native vegetation did not recolonize the created wetland in 1995 (approximately 20%
cover). Therefore clumps of soft rush and wool grass and individual titi stems were transplanted
from within the existing marsh to the newly created wetland site during the winter of 1995-96.
Subsequently, the combined coverage of wool grass, soft rush and titi was more than 40% of the
mitigation site. Duckweed (Lemna spp) occured in both lagoons and typically covered 25% of
the surface water during the winter months, with nearly 100% coverage during the summer
months when water surface area is reduced.
The water levels in the lagoons have been manually manipulated to encourage
recolonization of native species and to help control the duckweed blooms. Water depths in the
lagoons range from 6 -18 inches deep with an average depth of approximately 10 inches.
Wetland creation and management activities are depicted in Figures 5-12, including
prescribed burning of Streamhead Pocosin wetlands onsite.
CONCLUSIONS
Due to planting and transplanting herbs, shrubs and trees and natural colonization, native
vegetation has responded well. More than 40% of the mitigation site contains herbaceous

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& Associates, Inc. in Pinehurst, Moore
County, North Carolina.

Table 1. Composition, abundance and survival rate of planted species at Pinehurst #8 Golf
Course in Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina.
Individuals Individuals
Species Planted Surviving Survival Rate
Bald cypress 39 31 80%
(large)
9 Bald cypress 135 68 50%
(small)
Atlantic white 105 42 40%
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Willow oak 60 36 60%
Buttonbush 194 184 95%
Titi 25 8 30%
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Figure 6. Wetlands creation area on Pinehurst No. 8 "Centennial" Golf Course
showing planted soft rush (Juncus effusus) and bald cypress (Taxodium
distichum), 15 February 1996.
Figure 5. Wetlands creation area on Pinehurst No. 8 "Centennial" Golf Course
showing planted soft rush (Juncus effusus) and bald cypress (Taxodium
distichum), 15 February 1996.
Figure 8. Landscaped cart path at Pinehurst No. 8 "Centennial" Golf Course,
15 February 1996. Pond on right, freshwater marsh including wetlands
creation site on left. Carolina wiregrass (Aristida stricta) planted along
cart path.
Figure 7. Wetlands creation area on Pinehurst No. 8 "Centennial" Golf Course
showing planted soft rush (Juncus effusus) and bald cypress (Taxodium
distichum), 15 February 1996.
Figure 9. Wetland creation site (rear center, just in front of cedars) at Pinehurst
No. 8 "Centennial" Golf Course showing successful establishment of
soft rush. Summer 1996.
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Figure 10. Fire management of Streamhead Pocosin wetland at Pinehurst No. 8
"Centennial" Golf Course, 10 May 1996. Bog spicebush (Lindera
subcoriacea) site.
Figure 11. Fire management of pitcher-plant (Sarracenia rubra and S. purpurea) bog
at Pinehurst No. 8 "Centennial" Golf Course, 10 May 1996.
Figure 12. Pitcher plants (S. purpurea) at Pinehurst No. 8 "Centennial" Golf Course,
10 May 1996.
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additional plantings are scheduled.
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Dr. Jay Carter
Dr. J. H. Carter III & Associates
P. O. Box 891
Southern Pines, N.C. 28388
Dear Dr. Carter,
Re: Mitigation Plan
Centennial Course - Pinehurst No. 8
Moore County
DEM # 95013
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Your mitigation plan submitted on 3 April 1995 is approved with the following additions -
1. If native vegetation has not colonized the site ( > 50% cover) within 12 months of
construction, native marsh species shall be planted to ensure at least 75% cover after 3
years.
2. An as-built report shall be submitted to DEM after construction.
3. All monitoring reports shall be submitted to DEM.
4. Success criteria for this project shall be greater than or equal to 75% cover of native
herbaceous species after 3 (three years).
Please call me at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Note for John Dorney
From: Ron Ferrell on Tue, Apr 25, 1995 8:02 AM
Subject: RE: Mitigation plan review - Pinehurst No. 8 Centennial
Course
To: John Dorney
I have briefly looked at it and will try to complete by Friday.
This proposal, as w/ Alcoke, etc., lacks info necessary to
determine if the project has a legitimate chance for success or
for that matter much of a discussion of what the objective is.
Due to the small size of the project I do not plan to ask for a
lot of additional info but I should. If I can ever get a
resolution on these damn rules, which occupies about 75% of my
time, I will complete the minimum criteria for mitigation
proposals that Brian Bledsoe and I have been working on. Once
that is complete I will forward to you and request that
mitigation proposals not be accepted unless they include the
requested info. What prompted this proposal anyway? Due to
the small size I assume it was offered by applicant and 401
would have been issued regardless of the mitigation plan.
From: John Dorney on Tue, Apr 25, 1995 7:46 AM
Subject: Mitigation plan review - Pinehurst No. 8 Centennial
Course
To: Ron Ferrell
In mid-April, I sent you the 4 page mitigation plan from Jay
Carter to create 0.71 acres of wetlands adjacent to an existing
lagoon. They want to create more freshwater wetlands. Any
chance to review the plan yet? Please advise.
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DR. J.H. CARTER III & ASSOCIATES
Environmental Consultants
P.O. Box 891 • Southern Pines, N.C. 28388
[phone]
3 April 1995
Mr. John Dorney
Wetland Scientist
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Dear Mr. Dorney:
RECEIVED
APR 10 1995
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Construction of the Pinehurst No. 8 "Centennial" Course in Moore County has reached
the stage where we need to begin construction of the 0.71 acre wetlands mitigation area outlined
in our 401 permit application. Therefore, we are requesting written permission to proceed with
the wetlands mitigation as required in the 401 Water Quality Certification for this project dated
21 February 1995 (DEM Project #95013).
Attached is a brief plan that outlines our mitigation proposal. Any comments would be
appreciated.
Sincerely,
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r. J.H. Carter III
President, JCA Inc.
cc: Mr. George Blonsky
Mr. Brad Kocher
Ms. Pat Willet
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WETLANDS MITIGATION PLAN
FOR PINEHURST NO. 8 "CENTENNIAL" COURSE
PINEHURST, MOORE COUNTY, N.C.
INTRODUCTION
As part of the construction of the new Pinehurst No. 8 "Centennial" Course, Pinehurst
Resort and Country Club proposes to enlarge an existing abandoned sewer lagoon for the purpose
of wetlands creation (Figure 1). Pinehurst plans to create 0.71 acres of wetlands by excavating
the end of one lagoon and planting appropriate wetland vegetation. The approval of a wetlands
mitigation plan is a condition of the State of North Carolina 401 Water Quality Certification and
the Army Corps of Engineers 404 Permit.
PROJECT AREA
The project site is located on the western edge of Pinehurst in Moore County in the
Sandhills of south-central North Carolina. Natural plant communities consist of fire-maintained
pine-dominated communities such as Xeric Sandhill Scrub and Pine-Scrub Oak Sandhill on
uplands, and Streamhead Pocosin and Sandhill Seep wetlands. The latter 2 communities are
unique to the Sandhills and contain numerous rare and unusual plant species, as well as the rare
pine barrens treefrog (Hyla andersoni) and an undescribed form of 2-lined salamander (Eurycea
sp.). Rare wetland plant species include the bog spicebush (Lindera subcoriacea), white wicky
(Kalmia cuneata), and sandhills bog lily (Lillium irridole). Several species of insectivorous
plants, including 3 species of pitcher plants (Sarracenia spp.), bladderworts (Utricularia spp.),
sundews (Drosera spp.), and Venus' flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) occur in some Sandhills'
wetlands. Streamhead Pocosins and Sandhill Seeps are groundwater fed. Soils are usually
saturated to near the surface, are highly acidic, and often have a high organic content.
Currently natural wetlands at the project site are ecologically degraded because of decades
of fire exclusion. Though these wetlands still perform water quality functions, the vegetation has
undergone succession due to lack of periodic fire, resulting in a loss of herbaceous and low shrub
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diversity. Dominant species now include pond pine (Pinus serotina), tulip poplar (Liriodendron
tulipifera), red maple (Acer rubrum), titi (Cyrilla racemiflora), inkberry (Ilex glabra), fetterbush
(Lyonia lucida), and greenbrier (Smilax laurifolia).
Two large abandoned sewer lagoons are being managed as freshwater marshes. These
marshes are dominated by dense stands of rush (Juncus effusus), with varying amounts of open
water. Encroaching shrubs and trees, such as red maple and black willow (Salix nigra), are being
removed periodically. Water control structures are being replaced in both lagoons to enable
manipulation of water levels in order to maximize management options for marsh vegetation.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Pinehurst proposes to create 0.71 acres of wetland contiguous to the northeast corner of
the northernmost marsh (Figure 1). The created wetland is intended to partially offset impacts to
jurisdictional wetlands elsewhere on the property.
WETLANDS CREATION PLAN
1. Organicly enriched soils excavated elsewhere on the site will be stockpiled on uplands
for use in the wetlands creation.
2. The proposed wetland to be created will be excavated to approximately 6-12 inches below
the existing marsh soil level.
3. The stockpiled soils will be placed in the excavated area to a depth of 6-12 inches. The
created wetlands will be flooded with several inches of water.
4. Native vegetation will be allowed to colonize the created buffer, and clumps of Juncus
effusus will be transplanted from the adjacent marsh (to approximate at least 10% cover).
Naturally recolonizing wetland vegetation may include beakrushes (Rhynchospora spp.),
spikerush (Eleocharis obtusa), panic grasses (Dichanthelium spp.), and sedges (Carex
spp.). Other marsh vegetation, such as duck potato (Sagittaria latifolia), common 3-
square stem (Scirpus americanus), lesser bur-reed (Sparganium americanum), buttonbush
(Cephalanthus occidentalis), and pickerel weed (Pontederia cordata), will be considered
for planting where applicable.
5. Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum) will be planted in clumps along the margin of the 2
marshes (outside of golf course envelopes).
6. The mitigation sites will be monitored annually for 3 years during July or August to
document hydrology (depth to saturation), soil chroma, species composition, cover, and
survival of planted materials. Brief reports will be submitted annually in January.