Agenda - 09-20-2022; 8-b - Acceptance of NC Agriculture Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Grant

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37 Calculation of the total extent of impervious structures. Calculation of the maximum allowable impervious surface area within the easement 2% of total acreage) converted to square feet and acres. Calculation of the remaining allowable surface area within the easement converted to square feet and acres. Existing Land Use and Management Landowner's objectives for the management of the parcel and current agricultural practices. Statement on the general condition and management of pasture and cropland. Include acreage and percent of land use in the easement (if applicable). Include a summary of the existing conservation plan and practices and the adequacy in achieving management goals. Include a copy of the current USDA-NRCS or local Soil and Water Conservation District conservation plan(required for crop or pasture land). Statement on the general condition and management of forest and woodlands. Include acreage and percent of land use in the easement (if applicable). Include current forestry management plan and practices (e.g., managed for maximum timber production or let stand as a natural area for wildlife habitat). Include a copy of the current forestry management plan developed by the NC Forest Service or a registered private forester(required for 20 or more acres of forestry). Statement on the general condition and management of other significant land uses. Include acreage and percent of land use in the easement of each (if applicable). Provide general descriptions of uses (e.g., irrigation pond, canals, etc.). Land Parcel Topography and Soil Types A short paragraph summarizing the general topography of the easement area, highlighting any extremes. Map: Contour map (overlay of an aerial/satellite view, if possible) of the property, or the best available map showing the property's elevation profile. Discussion of all soil types within the land parcel, including a description of each. Table of all soils found within the easement area. Include soil type, name, acreage, percent of total soils in the easement, and designation as prime or statewide importance. Map: USDA-NRCS soils map (available through USDA Web Soil Survey) with appropriate labels that match figures in the table. Description of the Property's Natural Features Optional: List and describe all wildlife habitat and natural communities of significance found within the easement area(e.g., common wildlife, rare and endangered species, etc.). Optional: Map: Wildlife and natural communities.