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Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan <br /> To: Craig Benedict;Tom Altieri;Abigaile Pittman <br /> Subject; RE:Questions about"DRAFT- Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan" <br /> -----Forwarded Message----- <br /> From: Catherine Matthews <br /> Sent: Oct 5, 2018 1:27 PM <br /> To:ocbocc-orangecountync.gov <br /> Subject:Questions about"DRAFT-Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan" <br /> Hello Commissioners, <br /> I have just read the"DRAFT-Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan"and I have questions about the endangere, <br /> species that were noted in the report <br /> First,what are the endangered species as I did not see them noted in text or on the environmental features map. <br /> Second,I could not find any statements about plans to protect these species. <br /> Third, I know that we have a number of species of concern in the area covered by this report.What steps are planned to <br /> attend to for example the decreasing numbers of our state reptile,the eastern box turtle, or one of our state amphibians, <br /> the marbled salamander,which are both found here. <br /> It seems like this would be an ideal time for the commission to consider installing safe road crossings for these species <br /> and others. <br /> Thank you, <br /> Dr. Catherine E. Matthews <br /> Professor Emerita, K-12 Science Education& Environmental Education <br /> Department of Teacher Education&Higher Education, UNCG <br />