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M Corlev Redfoot Zack, Inc. Partnership Acaderny Alternative School January, 2006 11. Forest Resources: A hardwood forest is located at the new building site. Existing trees designated to remain will be protected during construction by the tree protection fencing which will be installed prior to any site clearing. 12. Shellfish or Fish acrd Their Habitats: There is a tributary of Stony Creek which runs from the west to the north side of the property. No new work wil be done in the stream area. 13. Wildlife and Natural Vegetation : This site was reviewed for according to the endangered plant and animal species lists as provided by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. No endangered species were found. Existing wildlife consists of the deer, squirrels and other species typically seen nr a hardwood forest.. Typical avian species are also present in the forested area. E. Predicted Environmental Effects of Project: 1. T'opogjaphy The topography of the site will be reworked in the building and parking lot areas only during the project development. The new slopes around the parking lots and buildings will not exceed 5 %. The site will be leveled for the building pad and parking area, and then an embankment will be created to meet existing grades at the north and east sides of the existing forest„ 2. Soils: Soils that are disturbed or moved during the grading operations will be primarily used in backfilling within the site. The construction process will not contaminate the soils. 3. Land Use: The new Partnership Academy Alternative School will be located adjacent to Storey Lane and the construction will only disturb 1.4 acres of the 20.5 -acre site. The project is consistent with the Orange County Zoning Ordinance and with land usage in the area.. 4. Wetlands: No work will take place within the jurisdiction of any Wetland areas, as determined on the site by the December 23, 2005, report by T'rigon Engineering Consultants, Inc, 5. Prime or Unique Agricultural Lands: This project will not impact any prime farmland. 6. Public Lands Scenic and Recreational Areas: There will be no impacts on public lands or State scenic, recreational or natural areas. 7. Areas of Archeological or Historical Value: There will be no adverse effect on historic properties or archaeological resources that are either eligible for or included on the National Register of Historic Places.