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02 October 2023 Page 2 106 <br /> Acer LLC-Treeist Tree Care <br /> DEQ Project No.24-0071 <br /> seed mixtures or landscaping plants, such as nandina or privet <br /> (http://www.ncwildflower.org/plant galleries/invasives_list). <br /> 3. Minimize the clearing of living, dying, or dead mature trees,particularly if they are hardwoods, <br /> and avoid tree clearing activities during the activity period for tricolored bats (April 1 —November <br /> 14). <br /> 4. Sediment and erosion control measures should be installed prior to any land clearing or <br /> construction. <br /> 5. Erosion control matting made of plastic mesh or twine should not be used within the project area <br /> because it can injure or kill wildlife. <br /> If an environmental document is prepared, it should include a detailed assessment of existing natural <br /> resources within the project area and should discuss the potential of mitigating impacts to wetlands, <br /> waters, and high-quality upland habitat. We encourage the applicant to consult the Department of <br /> Environmental Quality's Guidance for Preparing SEPA Documents and Addressing Secondary and <br /> Cumulative Impacts in preparing the environmental document. This document is available at <br /> https://deq.nc.goy/permits-regulations/sepa. To facilitate our review of proposed project impacts on <br /> aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources,we request the following information is included in the <br /> environmental document. Although some of the information,requests and comments may not be <br /> applicable to this project,these should facilitate preparation of an environmental document that addresses <br /> impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources. <br /> 1. Include descriptions of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources within the project area, and a <br /> listing of federally or state designated threatened, endangered or special concern species. A <br /> listing of designated species can be found on the N.C.Natural Heritage Program's website at <br /> http://www.ncnhp.org. Any protected species surveys should be conducted by biologists with <br /> both state and federal endangered species permits. <br /> 2. The project footprint should be surveyed for wetlands and streams to ensure there are no impacts <br /> to surface waters. In addition to providing wildlife habitat,wetland areas and streams aid in flood <br /> control and water quality protection. U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permits and <br /> NCDWR Section 401 Certifications are required for any impacts to jurisdictional streams or <br /> wetlands. Include descriptions of any streams or wetlands affected by the project. <br /> 3. Define the service area for the project, including any ETJs (extra-territorial jurisdiction), and <br /> provide a map of the service area. <br /> 4. Provide a description of project activities that will occur within wetlands and streams, such as fill <br /> or channel alteration. The amount of impacts by alternative project designs should be listed. <br /> 5. Provide a description and a cover type map showing acreage of upland wildlife habitat impacted <br /> by the project. <br /> 6. Discuss the extent to which the project will result in loss, degradation or fragmentation of wildlife <br /> habitat(wetlands and uplands). <br /> 7. Discuss any measures proposed to avoid or reduce impacts of the project or to mitigate <br /> unavoidable habitat losses. <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to provide input in the early planning stages for this project.Please contact <br /> me at(336)269-0074 or olivia.munzergncwildlife.org if there are any questions about these comments <br /> or for free technical guidance. <br />