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Steven W. Troxler
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Commissioner
Received
304 Old Hargrave Road
AUG 16 2019
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 500 -3661 -cell; [phone]Winston-Salem
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E-mail address: Nancy. Blackwood(cr�,ncagr.g_ov
Regional Office
August 15, 2019
NC Department of Environmental Quality, DWR
c/o Sue Homewood, Environmental Senior Specialist
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Reference: Referral of Forestry Operation, Guilford County
Landowner: Lewis Brothers Farms LLC
Logging Contractor: Pete Harrelson Logging (also the timber buyer)
Dear Ms. Homewood:
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Scott Bissette
Assistant Commissioner
This letter is a notification of DWR by the N.C. Forest Service that our agency is referring a tree -harvesting
operation on the property listed below:
• Tract located in Guilford County at/near 6649 Osceola-Ossipee Road, parcel # 227510.
Owner: Lewis Brothers Farms LLC, c/o Robert Lewis
8130 Troxler Mill Road
Gibsonville, NC 27249
This referral is being made for the following reasons:
• Potential violation of the Jordan Lake Watershed Riparian Buffer Rule, 15A NCAC 02B.0267.
Potential violation of the Perennial Stream Temperature standard described in 02 NCAC 60C .0208, of the
North Carolina FPGs.
Background Summary
The timber on this tract has been clear-cut harvested. We've been told that the logging contractor finished the
operation about 45 days ago. According to the logging contractor, more timber will be harvested soon on this
parcel. The owner of the logging operation, Mr. Pete Harrelson, has been notified of non-compliance issues with
the Forest Practice Guidelines Related to Water Quality, as well as a possible buffer rule violation. This site is
located within the Jordan Lake Watershed.
The perennial stream, Stream A, and the intermittent stream, Stream B are not shown on the USGS 1:24000 quad
topographic map but they are shown on the most recently published NRCS soil survey map. Therefore, both
streams are subject to this buffer rule.
For your awareness, there are also some stream obstructions in the harvest area, and we are working with the logger
to have him remove those obstructions through our agency's FPG inspection process.
1616 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1600
Phone: [phone] • FAX [phone] • www.nctorestservice.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Thank you in advance for your involvement in this project. If you need any further information or if you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to call me. I can be reached at 336-500-3661.
Sincerely,
Nancy L. Blackwood
Water Quality Forester, RF # 1210
Enclosures:
Referral Notification letter to Landowner with photographs
Site Inspection & FPG Compliance Notification Forms
Tract Map
Soil Map
USGS Topo Map
CC: Robert Lewis of Lewis Brothers Farms LLC, Landowner
James Holt, Guilford County Ranger, NC Forest Service
Mark Bost, District Forester, District 10 -NC Forest Service
Kevin Harvell, Region 2 Regional Forester- NC Forest Service
Tom Gerow, Water Resources Staff Forester- NC Forest Service
Scott Bissette, Assistant Commissioner, NC Forest Service

Steven W. Troxier
Commissioner
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services
NORTH CAROLINA FOREST SERVICE
D10 — Water Quality
Project — Guilford County (36` 11.19' -790 32.54')
Landowner: Lewis Brothers Farms LLC
Logging Contractor: Pete Harrelson Logging
Timber Buyer: Logging contractor bought timber directly
WQ-FY20 — Lewis Brothers Farms- Pete Harrelson Logging
Lewis Brothers Farms LLC
8130 Troxier Mill Road
Gibsonville, NC 27249
Dear Mr. Lewis,
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Scott Bissette
Assistant Commissioner
304 Old Hargrave Road
Lexington, NC 27295
August 15, 2019
On August 1St, our agency conducted an initial inspection of a timber harvest site on your property near
the intersection of Osceola-Ossipee Road and Busick Quarry Road in the northeast section of Guilford
County. It's our understanding that the logging contractor finished harvesting the trees about 45 days
ago. I understand from the logging contractor that more harvesting will take place in the near future on
the south side of the gas line right-of-way. Approximately 20 acres have been clear-cut harvested so far.
There are three streams located on your property, including Reedy Fork Creek and 2 other smaller
streams that eventually feed into Reedy Fork Creek. The timber on your property was harvested from an
access road and logging deck located on Mr. Wayne Shepherd's property. A skidder stream crossing
located on his property was used to access your timber as well.
After walking over the harvest area, it was determined that the tract is potentially in violation with the
Jordan Lake Watershed Riparian Buffer Rule (15A NCAC 02B .0267) and is out of compliance with the NC
Forest Practice Guidelines Related to Water Quality (FPGs).
This tract is in the process of being referred to the NCDEQ-Division of Water Resources, Winston-Salem
Regional Office for the potential riparian buffer rule violation, as well as the possible stream
temperature noncompliance associated with FPG .0208.
A tract map is provided to show the locations of the streams, logging deck and crossing used to access
your timber.
1616 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1600
Phone: [phone] • FAX: [phone] • www.ncforestservice.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Timeline of events:
- 8/1/2019: NCFS personnel Kyle Smith, the Guilford County Assistant County Ranger and Nancy
Blackwood, the Water Quality Forester for this area, inspected a portion of the site.
8/5/2019: Nancy Blackwood and Mark Bost, NCFS Lexington District Forester, inspected the
harvest in its entirety. The findings resulted in the tract being placed Out of Compliance with the
Forest Practice Guidelines Related to Water Quality, as described below.
Carefully review the attached Site Evaluation & Compliance Notification Forms and accompanying map.
Non -Compliance Conditions and Corrective Actions Needed
• FPG .0202 Prohibition of Debris Entering Streams: Stream obstruction and the impediment of
stream flow shall be prevented by keeping debris from the harvesting job out of the streams.
Stream flow has been impeded, particularly in Stream A, due to logging debris in the channel in
numerous places. Both stream channels must be cleared of logging debris. Do not degrade the
banks of the streams while doing so. Reference to photos.
• August 16, 2019: Re -inspection will be conducted by the NC Forest Service to determine if
corrective actions have been taken and are effective.
Potential solutions to fix certain non-compliance issues can be found in the NC Forestry Best
Management Practices (BMP) Field Guide or the BMP Manual. We would be glad to provide you with a
copy. Also, this manual is on our website under the topic Water Quality at www.ncforestservice.gov.
I encourage you to call the Guilford County Ranger office and give us an opportunity to review the
rehabilitation work before the contractor leaves, so that we can determine if the work achieves the
needed correction actions.
We have notified the logging contractor, Mr. Pete Harrelson about the issues. We are currently working
with him to resolve the stream obstruction. As noted below, he has received a copy of this letter.
Water Quality Referral to Div. of Water Resources
We are making an interagency Referral to the NC -DEQ Div. of Water Resources due to the following
reasons:
• Potential violation of the Jordan Lake Watershed Riparian Buffer Rule, 15A NCAC 02B .0267.
• Potential violation of the Perennial Stream Temperature standard described in 02 NCAC 60C
.0208, of the North Carolina FPGs. Shade within Streamside Management Zones associated with
natural perennial streams must be retained to protect the stream from temperature fluctuations.
Stream A appears to have been impacted due to sections of the SMZ being cleared off allowing
an abundance of sunshine to reach the stream.
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If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to call me at [phone].
Enclosures:
Tract Map
Topo Map
Soils Map
CC:
Sincerely,
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Nancy L. Blackwood
Region 2 Water Quality Forester
NC Registered Forester #1210
Water quality inspection forms
NC Forest Practice Guidelines Related to Water Quality, Forestry Leaflet #WQ 1.
Jordan Lake Buffer Rule, Forestry Leaflet #WQ 14.
NCFS Guilford County File
NCFS District 10 Landowner File
Pete Harrelson Logging
NCDEQ Div. of Water Resources, Winston-Salem Regional Office, c/o Sue Homewood
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FOREST WATER QUALITY SITE INSPECTION &
' COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION FORM ("Form 4808-1")
NCDA&CS - North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS)
NCFS Person Receiving Info: INancy8lackwood
Source of Information: MNCFsL DEMLR D
Describe Site Location, Type of Operation & Observations:
District 10 County: Guilford
RiverBasin: CapeFear
Lat 36`11.19 Lon:
Tract ID #: 041-966
7932.54
Date Information Received: 8 / 1 / 2019
]Citizen Complaint Other:
Inactive logging job on the southside of Osceola-Ossipee Road east of Busick -Quarry Road near the Alamance County Line. Clear-cut operation
with one deck and one crossing which are both on adjacent landowner's property, Wayne Shepherd. FPG issues include excessive logging debris
in channels and possible stream temperature change due to excessive removal of trees immediately along perennial channel (Stream A). Also a
potential buffer rule violation -Jordan Lake.
Logger or Forest Operator
Pete Harrelson Logging
Pagetown Road
Elon, NC 27244
336-213-6529
Landowner(s)
Lewis Brothers Farms LLC
8130 Troxler Mill Road
Gibsonville NC 27249
Robert Lewis, 336-362-1356
Timber Buyer
same as logger
owner S t.onsultant, Agent, or Kepresentative
tive Forestry Operation Inactive Forestry Operation
Final Harvest Thinning Prior Timber Type: Mix Upland Hwd
Names of Persons Contacted On -Site: none
On 8 / 1 / 2019
Est. Days Since Closeout: 45 Est. Acres:
Site Prep—Other:
this forestry operation was inspected for compliance with the NC Forest Practice
Guidelines (" FPGs "), and/or applicable Riparian Buffer Rules, and/or other water quality rules. It was determined:
This forestry operation is currently In -Compliance with Forest Practice Guidelines Related to Water Quality (FPGs).
This completed forestry operation is in Temporary Compliance with the FPGs, pending vegetative groundcover growth.
-X- This forestry operation is Out -of -Compliance with the FPG standards checked below:
.0201 Streamside Management Zone0204 Access Road Entrance 0207 Fertilizer Application
-X .0202 Stream Obstruction .0205 Prohibition of Waste X .0208 Stream Temperature
0203 Road/Skid Trail Stream Crossings .0206 Pesticide Application .0209 Rehabiliation of Site
If this box is checked, then this site has a Violation of either: ......... ❑G.S. 77-13 or FIGS. 77-14
LUKKECTIVE ACTION(S) NEEDED: REQUIRED COMPLETION DATE: g / 16 / 2019
Logging debris generated/created by the logging operation should be removed from all stream channels to allow for
unobstructed/ unimpeded stream flow. (Note: Out of Compliance finding for FPG .0208 will be Referred to DWR).
- u "i UC IC -1115P lieu aver uie negwrea uompietion uate to aetermine it sufficient corrective action(s) have been take to achieve compliance.
If site conditions restrict you from completing the Corrective Actions, you may request a time extension by calling the N.C. Forest Service employee
at this number: 336-500-3661 . A limited extension may be granted, based on past performance and potential risk to water quality.
IF THIS BOX IS CHECKED, then we are required to notify the appropriate state environmental agency(ies), thereby making a
Water Quality Referral due to a potential risk to water quality or environmental conditions. See letter and Site Summary Report.
During the site inspection it was observed that this forestry operation is potentially in violation of water quality rules associated with
the following topics (if a box is checked below). We may be required to notify a state environmental agency. See accompanying letter.
EDRiparian Buffer Rule Wetlands Rules Other:
Inspector's Signature:
Nancy Blackwood
Date: 5 -Aug -19

4808-3A(e) (712018) Water Quality Inspection
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Tract / Landowner Name: Lewis Brothers Farms LLC Tract ID: 041-966 County: Guilford
Record 3A.4
Date: B / s / 2019 Type of Follow -Up: Site Visit— Phone Call E]Email/Text other.
NCFS Employee Conducting Follow -Up: Nancy Blackwood
Person(s) Contacted During Follow -Up: Pete Harrelson
- -• • - I(Vt (1PNO', complete a 4808-1) Check Box if Final Closeout
I canes Mr Harrelson a second time to find out who else he harvested timber for besides Mr. Lewis. He told me Mr.
Shepherd. I asked him about Ms. Satterfield. He told me Mr. Lewis' cousin bought that parcel he thought. I called the tax
office and found out that Mr. Shepherd bought the Satterfield property. We discussed the Forest Practice Guidelines
issues. He said he would try to have a trackhoe on site Wednesday or Thursday to rehabilitate the crossing and remove
the logging debris from the streams. He told me he would call when he was getting ready to finish so we could inspect it.
Record 3A.5
Date: 8 / y / 2019 Type of Follow -Up: Site Visit Phone Call nEmail/Text pother,
NCFS Employee Conducting Follow -Up: Nancy Blackwood
Person(s) Contacted During Follow -Up: Pete Harrelson
'NO', complete a 4808-1) Check Box if Final Closeout:
Mr. Harrelson called me in the morning to let me know a heavy rain fell on site last night therefore he would not be
moving equipment over to the logging site until it dries off. I asked Mr. Harrelson for Mr. Lewis's phone number. Brian
Yeich asked me to set up a meeting with Mr. Lewis. I called Mr. Lewis later in the afternoon once I received the number
from Mr. Harrelson. We agreed on a 4pm meeting for the next day, Thursday, August 8th.
Record 3A.6
Date: 8 / 8 / 2019 Type of Follow -Up: Site Visit Phone Call
NCFS Employee Conducting Follow -Up: Nancy Blackwood, Kevin Harvell, Brian Yeich
Person(s) Contacted During Follow -Up: Robert Lewis and his two sons
nEmail/Text other
NO I (11'NO', mmplete a 4808-1) Check Box if Final Closeout:
Mr. Lewis informed us that he was in the process of making plans to build a pond on Stream A. He told us the area of his
property that was harvested would be converted to agriculture use as in building a pond and stumping the area to
expand his crop fields. After we discussed our process of referring potential DWR buffer rule violations and the fact that
existing wooded stream buffers must be maintained even for conversions to agriculture use, he seemed to understand
why we needed to refer the site to DWR. We discussed further the need to clear out the stream channels of logging
debris including at the crossing and the need to stabilize the crossing to prevent any further sediment from entering the
stream at the crossing site. They seemed to understand the need to maintain stream flow and to keep sediment out of
the streams. They acknowledged that it would be best to call us when the logger returns to finish harvesting the rest of
the tract to ensure that the streams are buffered properly.
If continued on another 4808-3, indicate page numbers: Page I of

M" ' e ' ' Water Quality Inspection Follow -Up Record
North Carolina Forest Service
North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) employees use this form to help record and document follow-up site visits,
phone calls, and other communications related to the forestry site inspection(s) that are referenced on the
accompanying forms 4808.1 and/or 4808.2.
Tract / Landowner Name: Lewis Brothers Farms LLC
Record 3A.1
Date: $ / 1 / 2019 Type of Follow -Up:
Tract ID: 041-966
Site Visit F] Phone Call
NCFS Employee Conducting Follow -Up: Nancy Blackwood, Kyle Smith
Person(s) Contacted During Follow -Up
site was inactive
County: Guilford
F]Email/Text nOther
Him• • YES [1'NO' complete a 4808-1) Check Box if Final Closeout
Additional comments to 4808-1: This site was checked late in the afternoon, therefore we did not have sufficient time to
investigate the entire logging operation. We walked the entire length of Stream A from the pond below the gas line to th
property line near the logging deck. We determined this was a perennial stream. We did not have time to inspect the
area closer to the road. There were numerous spots along Stream A with logging debris in the channel impeding water
fi.^.6md of the perennial stream. We also saw several trees cut with their roots exposed in the banks of the channel as well
as non -high value trees cut within Zone 1 of the buffer( the first 10 foot width from the bank of the channel). We also
saw pulpwood cut within the buffer.
Record 3A.2
Date: 8 / 1 / 2019 Type of Follow -Up
Site Visit Phone Call nEmail/Text nOther
NCFS Employee Conducting Follow -Up: Nancy Blackwood, Kyle Smith
Person(s) Contacted During Follow -Up: Pete Harrelson- logger
*NO*, complete a 4808-1) Check Box if Final Closeout:
I called the county ranger to obtain Mr. Harrelson's phone number in an effort to find out who harvested the timber on
this site. Mr. Harrelson does a lot of logging in this area. He in fact logged the site for Mr. Lewis and several other
landowners. He told me there was some storm damage on the site and along the stream. I asked him if the landowner
asked him to clear off the buffer. This is a question I ask of loggers who are harvesting around edges of fields because
::eany ti -:::es they are instructed to do so and sometimes we have to explain to the landowner why the buffers must
remain. He told me Mr. Lewis had to deal with a similar situation a few years ago and that he had not asked him to do so.
I asked Mr. Harrelson if he had taken pictures of the storm damage before he harvested the buffer. He said he did not
and admitted he probably should had called us for our input. He told me the landowner was going to replant and may
Record 3A.3
Date: 8 / 5 / 2019 Type of Follow -Up: Site Visit Phone Call nEmail/Text other
NCFS Employee Conducting Follow -Up: Nancy Blackwood, Mark Bost
Person(s) Contacted During Follow -Up: none, inactive job
• ' ' • • - p1 No•, complete a 4808-1) Check Box if Final Closeout:
I called Mark Bost to let him know about the potential referral. He offerred to go with me to inspect the rest of the site.
We walked over the upper end of the clear-cut near the road and walked over part of the lower end near the gas line. He
took several photos. We saw some storm damage but not so significant to warrant harvesting the buffer inappropriately
per the Jordan Lake Buffer Rule. We saw several trees cut with their roots exposed in the bank and in general too many
trees cut out of the buffer. We did not see any soil movement out of the buffer into the streams. On Stream B, and around
the small pond, too many trees were cut so the buffer may be inadequate per the Jordan Lake Buffer Rule.
If continued on another 4808-3, indicate page numbers: Page f of

Landowner: Lewis Brothers Farms LLC
County: Guilford
Property Address: 6638 Osceola-Ossipee Road
Lat./Long.: 36'11.19/79'32.54
Date: August 5, 2019
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Steven W. Troxler
Commissioner
304 Old Hargrave Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 500 -3661 -cell; [phone]
E-mail address: Nancy. Blackwoodgnca r.gov
August 15, 2019
NC Department of Environmental Quality, DWR
c/o Sue Homewood, Environmental Senior Specialist
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Reference: Referral of Forestry Operation, Guilford County
Landowner: Wayne L. Shepherd
Logging Contractor: Pete Harrelson Logging (also the timber buyer)
Dear Ms. Homewood:
Scott Bissette
NC D ep a rt rn MTs"t Commissioner
Environmental Quality
Received
AUG 16 2019
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
This letter is a notification of DWR by the N.C. Forest Service that our agency is referring a tree -harvesting
operation on the property listed below:
• Tract located in Guilford County at/near 6649 Osceola-Ossipee Road, parcel #s 100493 and #100495.
Owner: Wayne Luther Shepherd
6649 Osceola-Ossipee Road
Elon, NC 27244
This referral is being made for the following reasons:
• Potential violation of the Jordan Lake Watershed Riparian Buffer Rule, 15A NCAC 02B .0267.
• Potential violation of the Perennial Stream Temperature standard described in 02 NCAC 60C .0208, of the
North Carolina FPGs.
Back -ground SummMSummM
The timber on this tract has been clear-cut harvested. We've been told that the logging contractor finished the
operation about 45 days ago. According to the logging contractor, more timber will be harvested soon on this
parcel. The owner of the logging operation, Mr. Pete Harrelson, has been notified of non-compliance issues with
the Forest Practice Guidelines Related to Water Quality, as well as a possible buffer rule violation. This site is
located within the Jordan Lake Watershed.
The perennial stream, Stream A, and the intermittent stream, Stream C are not shown on the USGS 1:24000 quad
topographic map but they are shown on the most recently published NRCS soil survey map. The intermittent
stream, Stream B, is shown on the USGS topographic map and the NRCS soil survey map. Therefore, all streams
are subject to this buffer rule.
1616 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1600
Phone: [phone] • FAX: [phone] • www.ncforestservice.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer

For your awareness, there are also some stream obstructions that need to be cleared, and some erosion control
measures required within the harvest area, and we are working with the logger to have him remediate those issues
through our agency's FPG inspection process.
Thank you in advance for your involvement in this project. If you need any further information or if you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to call me. I can be reached at 336-500-3661.
Sincerely,
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Nancy L. Blackwood
Water Quality Forester, RF #1210
Enclosures:
Referral Notification letter to Landowner with photographs
Site Inspection & FPG Compliance Notification Forms
Tract Map
Soil Map
USGS Topo Map
CC: Wayne L. Shepherd, Landowner
James Holt, Guilford County Ranger, NC Forest Service
Mark Bost, District Forester, District 10 -NC Forest Service
Kevin Harvell, Region 2 Regional Forester- NC Forest Service
Tom Gerow, Water Resources Staff Forester- NC Forest Service
Scott Bissette - Assistant Commissioner - NC Forest Service

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Date:August 5, 2019 Stream C: intermittent stream
Drawn By: Nancy Blackwood X: skidder crossing on Stream A

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Steven W. Troxler
Commissioner
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services
NORTH CAROLINA FOREST SERVICE
D10 — Water Quality
Project — Guilford County (36' 11.31' -790 32.43')
Landowner: Wayne Luther Shepherd
Logging Contractor: Pete Harrelson Logging
Timber Buyer: Contractor bought timber directly
WQ-FY20 - Shepherd- Pete Harrelson Logging
Wayne L. Shepherd
6649 Osceola-Ossipee Road
Elon, NC 27244
Dear Mr. Shepherd,
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Scott Bissette
Assistant Commissioner
304 Old Hargrave Road
Lexington, NC 27295
August 15, 2019
On August 1St, our agency conducted an initial inspection of a timber harvest site on your property near
the intersection of Osceola-Ossipee Road and Busick Quarry Road in the northeast section of Guilford
County. It is our understanding that the logging contractor finished harvesting the trees about 45 days
ago. Approximately 6 acres have been clear-cut harvested. There are three streams located on your
property that eventually feed into Reedy Fork Creek. It appears that a skidder stream crossing located on
your property was used to access a small section of your property as well as Mr. Lewis' adjacent
property/timber harvest which is located to the south of your property.
After walking over the harvest area, it was determined that the tract is potentially in violation with the
Jordan Lake Watershed Riparian Buffer Rule (15A NCAC 0213 .0267) and out of compliance with the NC
Forest Practice Guidelines Related to Water Quality (FPGs).
This tract is in the process of being referred to the NCDEQ Division of Water Resources, Winston-Salem
Regional Office for the potential riparian buffer rule violation, as well as the possible stream
temperature noncompliance associated with FPG .0208.
A tract map is provided to show the locations of the streams, and the deck and crossing used to access
your timber.
1616 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1616
Phone: [phone] • FAX: [phone] • www.ncforestservice.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Timeline of events:
- 8/1/2019: NCFS personnel Kyle Smith, the Guilford County Assistant County Ranger and Nancy
Blackwood, the Water Quality Forester for this area, inspected a portion of the site.
8/5/2019: Nancy Blackwood and Mark Bost, NCFS Lexington District Forester, inspected the
harvest in its entirety. The findings resulted in the tract being placed Out of Compliance with the
Forest Practice Guidelines Related to Water Quality, as described below.
Carefully review the attached Site Evaluation & Compliance Notification Forms and accompanying map.
Non -Compliance Conditions and Corrective Actions Needed
• FPG .0202 Prohibition of Debris Entering Streams: Stream obstruction and the impediment of
stream flow shall be prevented by keeping debris from the harvesting job out of the streams.
Stream flow has been impeded, particularly in Stream A and C, due to logging debris in the
channel in several places. All stream channels must be cleared of logging debris. Do not degrade
the banks of the streams while doing so. Refer to photos.
FPG .0203 Access Road and Skid Trail Stream Crossings: Any time a skid trail is constructed
near/across a stream, extra care must be taken to divert water away from the stream and to
stabilize bare soil along the trail so that sediment does not enter the stream. The crossing on
Stream A is not stable. Currently there are no water diversion structures at the crossing. Logging
slash has been used in places to minimize soil movement. Most times crossings can be stabilized
with seed & straw, logging slash, wood mulch (6-8 inches deep), erosion control matting, water
diversions such as water turnouts or a combination of these practices. A stream obstruction must
also be removed at this crossing. Currently there is too much logging debris/soil in the channel of
the stream which is impeding water flow.
• August 16, 2019: Re -inspection will be conducted by the NC Forest Service to determine if
corrective actions have been taken and are effective.
Potential solutions to fix certain non-compliance issues can be found in the NC Forestry Best
Management Practices (BMP) Field Guide or the BMP Manual. We would be glad to provide you with a
copy. Also, this manual is on our website under the topic Water Quality at www.ncforestservice.gov.
I encourage you to call the Guilford County Ranger office and give us an opportunity to review the
rehabilitation work before the contractor leaves, so that we can determine if the work achieves the
needed correction actions.
We have notified the logging contractor, Mr. Pete Harrelson about the issues. We are currently working
with him to resolve the stream obstruction. As noted below, he has received a copy of this letter.
Responsibility of Maintaining Soil Stabilization
After we inspect this site for FPG compliance of the corrective actions taken on the above date and it
appears that these actions may prevent any further accelerated soil erosion from entering the stream,
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we will then put the site in Temporary Compliance. This means that erosion control measures are
installed and functioning, but time is still needed for groundcover vegetation to become established and
permanently stabilize the soil.
We will check the site at minimum every 30-60 days until the end of the growing season to ensure
stabilization of the soil. If the site becomes unstable, we will notify you, and explain additional corrective
actions.
➢ Failure to maintain stabilization in a timely and effective manner can result in us Referring the
tract to the appropriate state environmental quality agency for a violation of FPGs.
Water Quality Referral to Div. of Water Resources
We are making an interagency Referral to the NC -DEQ Div. of Water Resources due to the following
reasons:
• Potential violation of the Jordan Lake Watershed Riparian Buffer Rule, 15A NCAC 02B.0267.
• Potential violation of the Perennial Stream Temperature standard described in 02 NCAC 60C
.0208, of the North Carolina FPGs. Shade within Streamside Management Zones associated with
natural perennial streams must be retained to protect the stream from temperature fluctuations.
Stream A appears to have been impacted due to sections of the SMZ being cleared off allowing
an abundance of sunshine to reach the stream
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to call me at [phone].
Enclosures:
CC
Sincerely,
Nancy L. Blackwood
Region 2 Water Quality Forester
NC Registered Forester #1210
Tract Map
Topo Map
Soils Map
Water quality inspection forms
NC Forest Practice Guidelines Related to Water Quality, Forestry Leaflet #WQ 1.
Jordan Lake Buffer Rule, Forestry Leaflet #WQ-14.
NCFS Guilford County File
NCFS District 10 Landowner File
Pete Harrelson Logging
NCDEQ Div. of Water Resources, Winston-Salem Regional Office, c/o Sue Homewood
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District 10 County: Guilford
RiverBasin: CapeFear TractlD#: 041-969
Lat: 3611.31 Lon: 79°32.43
NCFS Person Receiving Info: INancyBiackwood I Date Information Received: 8 /
Source of Information: I -X- NCFSL.DEMLR DWR Citizen Complaint Other:
Describe Site Location, Type of Operation & Observations:
1 / 2019
Inactive logging job on the southside of Osceola-Ossipee Road east of Busick -Quarry near the Alamance County Line. Current landowner
purchased additional property in March, 2019 at 6646 Osceola-Ossipee Road address. Clear-cut operation with one deck and one crossing on
current landowner's property. Sediment/erosion issues at crossing; excessive logging debris in channels; potential buffer rule violation -Jordan
Lake. This timber was harvested at the same time of Lewis Brothers Farms timber.
Logger or Forest Operator
Pete Harrelson
1036 Pagetown Road
Elon, NC 27244
336-213-6529
Landowner(s)
Wayne L. Shepherd
6649 Osceola-Ossipee Road
Elon, NC 27244
336-215-8011
Active Forestry Operation
-Final Harvest El
Thinning
Timber Buyer
same as logger
Owner's Consultant, Agent, or Representative
Inactive Forestry Operation
Prior Timber Type: Mix Upland Hwd
Names of Persons Contacted On -Site: n/a
Est. Days Since Closeout: 45 Est. Acres:
Site Prep -0 Other:
On 8 / 1 / 2019 this forestry operation was inspected for compliance with the NC Forest Practice
Guidelines (" FPGs "), and/or applicable Riparian Buffer Rules, and/or other water quality rules. It was determined:
This forestry operation is currently In -Compliance with Forest Practice Guidelines Related to Water Quality (FPGs).
This completed forestry operation is in Temporary Compliance with the FPGs, pending vegetative groundcover growth.
-X- This forestry operation is Out -of -Compliance with the FPG standards checked below:
.0201 Streamside Management Zone 0204 Access Road Entrance 0207 Fertilizer Application
-X .0202 Stream Obstruction .0205 Prohibition of Waste x .0208 Stream Temperature
-X .0203 Road/Skid Trail Stream Crossings .0206 Pesticide Application .0209 Rehabiliation of Site
F-1 If this box is checked, then this site has a Violation of either: ......... ❑G.S. 77-13 or nG.S. 77-14
CORRECTIVE ACTION(S) NEEDED: REQUIRED COMPLETION DATE. 8 / 16 / 2019
Logging debris generated/created by the logging operation should be removed from all stream channels to allow for normal
stream flow. The crossing located on Stream A should be cleaned out to unobstruct/unimpede stream flow and stabilized to
minimize the potential of any further sediment entering the stream.
This site will be re -inspected after the Required Completion Date to determine if sufficient corrective action(s) have been take to achieve compliance.
If site conditions restrict you from completing the Corrective Actions, you may request a time extension by calling the N.C. Forest Service employee
at this number: 336-500-3661 1. A limited extension may be granted, based on past performance and potential risk to water quality.
IF THIS BOX IS CHECKED, then we are required to notify the appropriate state environmental agency fles), thereby making a
Water Quality Referral due to a potential risk to water quality or environmental conditions. See letter and Site Summary Report.
During the site inspection it was observed that this forestry operation is potentially in violation of water quality rules associated with
the following topics (if a box is checked below). we may be required to notify a state environmental agency. See accompanying letter.
Riparian Buffer Rule Wetlands Rules F-1 Other:
Inspector's Signature: Nancy Blackwood Date: 5 -Aug -19

4808-3A(e) (712018)
North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) employees use this form to help record and document follow-up site visits,
phone calls, and other communications related to the forestry site inspection(s) that are referenced on the
accompanying forms 4808-1 and/or 4808.2.
Tract / Landowner Name
Record 3A.1
Wayne L. Shepherd Tract ID: 041-969
County: Guilford
Date: 8 / 1 / 2019 Type of Follow -Up: Site Visit n Phone Call []Email/Text other.
NCFS Employee Conducting Follow -Up: Nancy Blackwood/Kyle Smith
Person(s) Contacted During Follow -Up: non-active site
Is 111110 • NO (if 'NO-, complete a 4808-1) Check Box if Final Closeout:
Follow up comments to site visit on August 1st: This site was checked late in the afternoon, therefore we did not havIwas sufficient time to investigate the entire logging operation. We walked Stream A on this property. We determined this a perennial stream. We did not have time to inspect the area closer to the road. There were several spots along all
streams with logging debris in the channel impeding water flow. The crossing on Stream A has excessive logging deb
impeding water flow and is unstable in which soil movement may occur discharging sediment into the channel during a
rain event. Stream C was crossed at the head of this stream.
Record 3A.2
Date: s / 1 / 2019 Type of Follow -Up: Site Visit Phone Call nEmail/Text []othe,
NCFS Employee Conducting Follow -Up: Nancy Blackwood, Kyle Smith
Person(s) Contacted During Follow -Up: Pete Harrelson
'NO', complete a 4808-1) Check Box if Final Closeout:
I called Mr. Harrelson to find out who harvested this site. Mr. Harrelson has been hired in the past to harvest the
adjoining landowner, Mr. Lewis's, property. He in fact harvested the site. We discussed the issues with the crossing and
the logging debris in the stream channels in addition to a potential violation of the Jordan Lake Buffer Rule. He told me
there was alot of storm damage on this site. He said he would resolve the Forest Practice Guidelines issues with the
crossing in the near future.
Record 3A.3
Date: 8 / 5 / 2019 Type of Follow -Up: _.X Site Visit []Phone Call ❑ Email/Text other
NCFS Employee Conducting Follow -Up: Nancy Blackwood, Mark Bost
Person(s) Contacted During Follow -Up: none, inactive site
complete a 4808-1) Check Box if Final Closeout:
I called Mark Bost to let him know about the potential referral. He offerred to go with me to inspect the rest of the site.
We walked over the upper end of the clear-cut near the road and walked over part of the lower end near the gas line. He
took several photos. We saw some storm damage but not so significant to warrant harvesting the buffer inappropriately
per the Jordan Lake Buffer Rule. We saw in general too many trees cut out of the buffer. We did not see any soil
movement out of the buffer into the streams. On Stream B, and around the small pond, too many trees were cut so the
buffer may be inadequate per the Jordan Lake Buffer Rule.
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Tract / Landowner Name: Wayne L. Shepherd Tract ID: 041-969 County: Guilford
Record 3A.4
Date: 8 / 5 / 2019 Type of Follow -Up: Site Visit Phone Call []Email/Text pother:
NCFS Employee Conducting Follow -Up: nancy Blackwood
Person(s) Contacted During Follow -Up: Pete Harrelson, logging contractor
liaw" ' ' • - j '(t1'1(if 'NO', complete a 4808-1) Check Box if Final Closeout:
I called Mr. Harrelson a second time to find out who else he harvested timber for besides Mr. Lewis. He told me Mr.
Shepherd. I asked him about Ms. Satterfield. He told me Mr. Lewis' cousin bought that parcel he thought. I called the tax
office and found out that Mr. Shepherd bought the Satterfield property. We discussed the Forest Practice Guidelines
issues. He said he would try to have a trackhoe on site Wednesday or Thursday to rehabilitate the crossing and remove
the logging debris from the streams. He told me he would call when he was getting ready to finish so we could inspect it.
Record 3A.5
Date: / / Type of Follow -Up:
NCFS Employee Conducting Follow -Up:
Person(s) Contacted During Follow -Up:
Record 3A.6
Date: / / Type of Follow -Up:
NCFS Employee Conducting Follow -Up:
Person(s) Contacted During Follow -Up:
Site Visit Phone Call ❑ Email/Text other.
'NO', complete a 4808-1) Check Box if Final Closeout:
[]Site Visit n Phone Call n Email/Text nothe,
'NO', complete a 4808-1)
if continued on another 4808-3, indicate page numbers:
Check Box if Final Closeout:
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