41 -069 Wetland Delineation Report & Forms TJDLWETLAND DELINEATION REPORT
NORTHAMPTON, MA
Property:
Map 41 Lot 70
Route 66
Northampton, MA
Prepared for:
TJDL Development, LLC
371 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Prepared by:
29 Park Street
P.O. Box 9
Adams, MA 01220
Date:
June 2015
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June 30, 2015
Mr. Tim Seney
TJDL Development, LLC
371 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Re: Wetland Resource Area Delineation
Route 66 Map 41 Lot 70
Northampton, MA 01060
Dear Mr. Seney:
Per your request, Stockman Associates LLC performed a wetland resource area
delineation within the proposed project area located on Route 66 in the City of
Northampton as depicted on the Assessors Map 41 Lot 70. Based on observations
made during the site visits and reference maps retrieved from MassGIS, the property
contains Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), an Isolated Wetland and Buffer Zone.
Site Description
The subject parcel is located on the north side of Route 66 in the City of Northampton,
approximately 0.20-miles west from the intersection with Glendale Road. The project
area is located within the easterly portion of an approximately 19-acre subject parcel.
The evaluated land is dominated by upland forest with moderate to very steep
predominantly south and east facing slopes. The frontage is comprised of open field
with evidence of agricultural impacts. The forested area has been historically harvested
for timber. Logging roads exists throughout the property. The site is currently
undeveloped. Three wetland systems were delineated within the property.
Resource Area Descriptions
Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW)
As stated in 310 CMR 10.55 (2) (a), “Bordering Vegetated Wetlands are freshwater
wetlands which border on creeks, rivers, streams, ponds and lakes. The types of
freshwater wetlands are wet meadows, marshes, swamps and bogs. Bordering
Vegetated Wetlands are areas where the soils are saturated and/or inundated such
that they support a predominance of wetland indicator plants…”
The B and C-series wetlands border on larger wetland complexes located off the
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property to the north and associated intermittent stream channels. As such, the
wetlands are jurisdictional based on 310 CMR 10.02 Statement of Jurisdiction. (1) Areas
Subject to Protection under M.G.L. c. 131 § 40.
The BVWs within the property are classified as a Palustrine wetland. As stated in the
Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States, 1979, “The
Palustrine System includes all nontidal wetlands dominated by trees, shrubs, persistent
emergents, emergent mosses or lichens…” More specifically, the delineated BVWs are
commonly known as forested swamps.
Stockman Associates LLC visited the site on June 15th and 18th 2015. The BVWs were
delineated using methodology presented in the Massachusetts DEP Handbook:
Delineating Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, March 1995 as well as the 1987 Corps of
Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the 2010 Regional Supplement to the
Corps of Engineers Delineation Manual: NC/NE Region. Consecutively numbered blue
flagging B1 to B32END and C1 to C14 were placed in the field. Flags C8a and C9a are
located near the property line. In addition, data were collected on the vegetation,
hydrology, and soils to complete the required data forms, which have been enclosed.
The B and C-series flagging demarcates the boundary of the forested swamps, which
are located in the northeast section of the property.
Vegetation
The delineated B and C-series BVWs are forested swamps comprised of plant species
such as:
Common Name Scientific Name Regional
Indicator Status
Eastern Hemlock Tsuga canadensis FACU*
White Pine Pinus strobus FACU
Red Maple Acer rubrum FAC*
Yellow Birch Betula alleghaniensis FAC*
Black Birch Betula lenta FACU
White Ash Fraxinus americana FACU
Canadian Mayflower Maianthemum canadense FACU
New York Fern Parathelypteris noveboracensis FAC*
Partridge Berry Mitchella repens FACU
Evergreen Wood Fern Dryopteris intermedia FAC*
*Wetland Indicator Species
Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is considered a wetland indicator plant species under The
Massachusetts Wetlands Protect Act and its regulations.
Hydrology
The hydrology that maintains the delineated BVWs is supplied primarily from direct
precipitation, surface water runoff, and seasonal high ground water. Observed
indicators of hydrology include: hydric soils, standing water, saturated soils, blackened
leaves, hydrogen sulfide odor, geomorphic position and drainage patterns. The
majority of water exits the wetland systems by evaporation and transpiration.
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Soils
The mapped soil types within the subject property are the very stony Charlton fine
sandy loam 3 to 8 percent slope, the Walpole sandy loam 0 to 3 percent slopes, the
Sudbury fine sandy loam 0 to 3 percent slopes and the Hinckley loamy sand 0 to 3
percent slopes (NRCS Web Soil Survey).
The Charlton series consists of very deep, well drained loamy soils formed in till derived
from parent materials that are very low in iron sulfides. They are nearly level to very
steep soils on moraines and hills, and ridges.
The Walpole Series consists of very deep, poorly drained sandy soils formed in outwash
and stratified drift. They are nearly level to gently sloping soils in low-lying positions on
terraces and plains.
The Sudbury series consists of very deep, moderately well and somewhat poorly drained
soils on outwash plains. They are nearly level through strongly sloping soils in slight
depressions and on terraces and foot slopes in areas of outwash or glaciofluvial
deposits.
The Hinckley series consists of very deep, excessively drained soils formed in glaciofluvial
materials. They are nearly level through very steep soils on outwash terraces, outwash
plains, outwash deltas, kames, kame terraces, and eskers.
Buffer Zone
Buffer Zone as defined in 310 CMR 10.04 is “that area of land extending 100 feet
horizontally outward from the boundary of any areas specified in 310 CMR 10.02(1)(a)”.
More specifically, Buffer Zone within the property is associated with BVW and is
dominated by upland forest. Observed impacts within Buffer Zone include logging skid
roads and landing clearings.
Observed vegetation within Buffer Zone includes:
Common Name Scientific Name Regional Indicator
Status
Sugar Maple Acer saccharum FACU
White Pine Pinus strobus FACU
Red Maple Acer rubrum FAC*
Norway Maple Acer platanoides UPL
Eastern Hemlock Tsuga canadensis FACU*
Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana FACU
White Oak Quercus alba FACU
Partridge Berry Mitchella repens FACU
Rambler Rose Rosa multiflora FACU
Christmas Fern Polystichum acrostichoides FACU
Canadian Mayflower Maianthemum canadense FACU
Indian Cucumber Medeola virginiana FACU
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Oriental Bittersweet Celastrus orbiculatus UPL
Ground Ivy Glechoma hederacea FACU
Canadian Goldenrod Solidago canadensis FACU
*Wetland Indicator Species.
Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is considered a wetland indicator plant species under The
Massachusetts Wetlands Protect Act and its regulations.
City of Northampton Zoning and Wetlands Protection Ordinances
Based on the City of Northampton Zoning maps the property contains a Water Supply
Protection (WSP) zone along the frontage, which hooks around to the rear of the lot. A
Special Conservancy Zone is located within the northwest portion of the property
(outside of the evaluated area). The central and largest portion of the property is
zoned as Rural Residential.
Isolated Wetland
As stated in the City of Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance § 337-2.
Jurisdiction, the Northampton Conservation Commission has jurisdiction over “Seasonal
wetlands, isolated wetlands, including kettle holes, or within 100 feet of said areas.”
The isolated wetland within the property is classified as a Palustrine wetland. As stated
in the Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States, 1979,
“The Palustrine System includes all nontidal wetlands dominated by trees, shrubs,
persistent emergents, emergent mosses or lichens…” More specifically, the delineated
isolated wetland contains section of forested swamp and wet meadow.
Stockman Associates LLC visited the site on June 15th and 18th 2015. The isolated
wetland was delineated using methodology presented in the 1987 Corps of Engineers
Wetlands Delineation Manual and the 2010 Regional Supplement to the Corps of
Engineers Delineation Manual: NC/NE Region. Consecutively numbered blue flagging
and blue flags A1 to A26 were placed in the field. In addition, data were collected on
the vegetation, hydrology, and soils to complete the required data forms, which have
been enclosed. The A-series flagging demarcated the boundary of the isolated
wetland located within the southerly portion of the subject property.
Vegetation
The delineated A-series BVW is a wet meadow comprised of plant species such as:
Common Name Scientific Name Regional Indicator
Status
Lamp Rush Juncus effusus OBL*
Path Rush Juncus tenuis FAC*
Late Goldenrod Solidago gigantea FACW*
Jewelweed Impatiens capensis FACW*
Purple Loosestrife Lythrum salicaria OBL*
Swamp Dewberry Rubus hispidus FACW*
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Rough Goldenrod Solidago rugosa FAC*
Swamp Loosestrife Decodon verticillatus OBL*
Sallow Sedge Carex lurida OBL*
Pointed Broom Sedge Carex scoparia FACW*
Stalk‐Grain Sedge Carex stipata OBL*
Deers Tongue Dicharthelium clandestinum FACW*
*Wetland Indicator Species
The Wetland Indicator Status for each species contained in the previous plant species
descriptions was determined using the updated Army Corps of Engineers 2012 STATE OF
MASSACHUSETTS ‐ National Wetland Plants List (NWPL) FINAL DRAFT . The Wetland
Indicator Status classifies a plant based on its frequency of being found in a wetland
versus an upland ecosystem. The following five categories are used in the classification
system.
• An Obligate Wetland (OBL) plant is almost always found in wetlands with a
frequency of >99%.
• A Facultative Wetland (FACW) plant is usually found in wetlands with a
frequency of 67-99%.
• A Facultative (FAC) plant is equally likely to occur in wetlands and uplands with
a frequency of 34-66%.
• A Facultative Upland (FACU) plant is seldom found in wetlands with a frequency
of 1-33%.
• An Upland (UPL) plant is rarely found in wetlands with a frequency of < 1%.
Hydrology
The hydrology that maintains the delineated A-series isolated wetland is supplied
primarily from direct precipitation, surface water runoff, and seasonal high ground
water. Observed indicators of hydrology include: hydric soils, oxidized rhizospheres on
living roots, saturation visible on aerial imagery and a dry season water table. The
majority of water exits the wetland systems by evaporation and transpiration.
Soils
The mapped soil types within the isolated A-series are the Walpole sandy loam 0 to 3
percent slopes and the Sudbury fine sandy loam 0 to 3 percent slopes and the Hinckley
loamy sand 0 to 3 percent slopes (NRCS Web Soil Survey).
Based on the City of Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance, the delineated
wetlands have associated Protected Zones. The Protected Zone is “The area of land
between the edge of a resource area and a parallel line located 50 feet away,
measured horizontally.” Furthermore the local ordinance states that “…Thus, in general,
work and activity within 100 feet of wetlands should be avoided and discouraged and
reasonable alternatives pursued.” As such work within 50 to 100-FT of wetlands may
only be permitted if said work is in compliance with the standards provide under
Section 337.10.E.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, Stockman Associates LLC delineated the BVWs closest to the previously
described proposed project area. Based on 310 CMR 10.02(1), Statement of
Jurisdiction, the BVWs within the property are subject to protection under M.G.L. c. 131.
§ 40. Any non-exempt proposed work within protected resource areas and associated
Buffer Zone requires the submittal of a Request for Determination of Applicability and/or
a Notice of Intent to the Northampton Conservation Commission and the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Regulatory approval of the boundaries delineated by Stockman Associates LLC requires
the submittal of a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA), a Notice of Intent
(NOI), or an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) to the
Northampton Conservation Commission and the Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection.
The delineated BVWs and isolated wetland are subject to protection under the City of
Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance. The confirmation of protected resources
areas and delineated boundaries under the local wetland ordinance requires review
and approval by the Northampton Conservation Commission.
The evaluated area also contains resource areas subject to protection under federal
regulations. Any non-exempt project may require an application filing with the Army
Corps of Engineers and MA Department of Environmental Protection under Section 401
and 404 of the Clean Water Act.
Should you have any questions or require additional assistance with project planning
and permitting please do not hesitate to contact me at 413-743-1372 or
emily@stockmanassociates.com.
Sincerely,
Emily Stockman, MS, PWS
Senior Scientist/Owner
Stockman Associates LLC
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? Yes No X
If yes, optional Wetland Site ID:
Remarks:
Updated drought monitor indicates moderate drought. Transect is near flag # A4.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Surface Water (A1) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Drainage Patterns (B10)
High Water Table (A2) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Saturation (A3) Marl Deposits (B15) Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Water Marks (B1) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Sediment Deposits (B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Geomorphic Position (D2)
Iron Deposits (B5) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Other (Explain in Remarks) Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth (inches):
(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
No indicators of hydrology observed.
Project/Site: Rte. 66 City/County: Northampton/Hampshire Sampling Date: 6/18/15
Applicant/Owner: TJDL Development State: MA Sampling Point: A1-U
Investigator(s): Stockman Associates LLC Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) Foot slope Local relief (concave, convex, none): None
Slope (%): 0-3 Lat: 42º17’43.55”N Long: 72º43’16.39”W Datum: WSD84
Soil Map Unit Name: Sudbury fine sandy loam NWI Classification: UPL
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No X (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: A1-U
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' Radius )
Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status
1. Red Pine (Pinus resinosa) 38 Y FACU
2. Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) 20.5 Y FACU
3. Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) 10.5 N UPL
4. White Ash (Fraxinus americana ) 10.5 N FACU
5.
6.
7.
79.5 = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15’ Radius )
1. Rambler Rose (Rosa multiflora) 38 Y FACU
2. Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) 10.5 N FACU
3. Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) 10.5 N FACU
4. Wild Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) 3 N FACU
5.
6.
7.
62 = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size:5' Radius )
1. Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) 20.5 Y FACU
2. Aster (Symphyotrichum lanceolatum) 20.5 Y FACW
3. Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) 20.5 Y FACU
4. Rambler Rose (Rosa multiflora) 20.5 Y FACU
5. Stalk-Grain Sedge (Carex stipata) 10.5 N OBL
6. Kentucky blue grass (Poa pratensis) 10.5 N FACU
7. White Avens (Geum canadense) 10.5 N FAC
8. Deer Tongue (Dichanthelium clandestinum) 10.5 N FACW
9. Great Plantain (Plantago major) 3 N FACU
10. Late Goldenrod (Solidago gigantea) 3 N FACW
11. Yellow Oxalis (Oxalis europaea) 3 N FACU
12. White Heath Aster ( Symphyotrichum ericoides) 3 N FACU
136 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30' Radius )
1. Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens ) 38 Y FACU
2. Dead grape vine - - -
3.
4.
38 = Total Cover
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 1 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 8 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 12.5 (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species 10.5 x 1 = 10.5
FACW species 34 X 2 = 68
FAC species 10.5 X 3 = 31.5
FACU species 250 X 4 = 1000
UPL species 10.5 X 5 = 52.5
Column Totals: 315.5 (A)
1162.
5 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.7
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
N Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
N Dominance Test is > 50%
N Prevalence Test is ≤ 3.01
N Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
N Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No X
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
SOIL Sampling Point: A1-U
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0”-11” 10YR 3/2 100 Fine sandy loam Ap Horizon
11”-24” 10YR 4/4 100 Fine sandy loam Bw Horizon
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR R, 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Histic Epipedon (A2) MLRA 149B) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L) Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Stratified Layers (A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Matrix (F3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L)
Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Iron-Mangenese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Redox Depressions (F8) Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Sandy Redox (S5) Red Parent Material (TF2)
Stripped Matrix (S6) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of Hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? Yes X No
If yes, optional Wetland Site ID: A-series wetland
Remarks:
Updated drought monitor indicates moderate drought. Transect is near flag # A4
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Surface Water (A1) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Drainage Patterns (B10)
High Water Table (A2) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Saturation (A3) Marl Deposits (B15) X Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Water Marks (B1) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Sediment Deposits (B2) X Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) X Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Geomorphic Position (D2)
Iron Deposits (B5) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Other (Explain in Remarks) Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) X FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes X No Depth (inches): 18”
Saturation Present? Yes X No Depth (inches): 16”
(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Project/Site: Rte. 66 City/County: Northampton/Hampshire Sampling Date: 6/18/15
Applicant/Owner: TJDL Development State: MA Sampling Point: A1-W
Investigator(s): Stockman Associates LLC Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) Foot slope Local relief (concave, convex, none): None
Slope (%): 0-3 Lat: 42º17’43.55”N Long: 72º43’16.39”W Datum: WSD84
Soil Map Unit Name: Sudbury fine sandy loam NWI Classification: PEM2
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No X (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: A1-W
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' Radius )
Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status
1. N/A
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
= Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15’ Radius )
1. N/A
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
= Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size:5' Radius )
1. Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria ) 38 Y OBL
2. Late Goldenrod (Solidago gigantean ) 38 Y FACW
3. Path Rush (Eleocharis tenuis ) 38 Y FACW
4. Pointed Broom sedge (Carex scoparia ) 38 Y FACW
5. Stalk- Grain Sedge (Carex stipata ) 20.5 N OBL
6. Sallow Sedge (Carex lurida ) 20.5 N OBL
7. Jewel Weed (Impatiens capensis ) 10.5 N FACW
8. Deers Tongue ( Dicharthelium clandestinum ) 10.5 N FACW
9. Lamp Rush (Juncus effuses ) 3 N OBL
10. Bristly Dewberry (Rubus hispidus ) 3 N FACW
11. Wrinkle Leaf Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa ) 3 N FAC
12. Swamp Loosestrife (Decodon verticillatus ) 3 N OBL
226 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30' Radius )
1. N/A
2.
3.
4.
= Total Cover
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 4 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 4 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species 85 x 1 = 85
FACW species 138 X 2 = 276
FAC species 3 X 3 = 9
FACU species 0 X 4 = 0
UPL species 0 X 5 = 0
Column Totals: 226 (A) 370 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 1.6
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
Y Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
Y Dominance Test is > 50%
Y Prevalence Test is ≤ 3.01
N Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
N Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
SOIL Sampling Point: A1-W
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0”-8” 10YR 3/2 80 5YR 3/4 20 C PL & M Fine sandy loam Ap Horizon
8”-24” 10YR 3/4 67 7.5YR 3/4 10 C M Loamy sand Bw Horizon
7.5 YR 2.5/1 3 C M
10YR 3/2 20 OM Streaking
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR R, 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Histic Epipedon (A2) MLRA 149B) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L) Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Stratified Layers (A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Matrix (F3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L)
Thick Dark Surface (A12) X Redox Dark Surface (F6) Iron-Mangenese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Redox Depressions (F8) Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Sandy Redox (S5) Red Parent Material (TF2)
Stripped Matrix (S6) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of Hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? Yes No X
If yes, optional Wetland Site ID:
Remarks:
Updated drought monitor indicates moderate drought. Transect near flag # B21.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Surface Water (A1) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Drainage Patterns (B10)
High Water Table (A2) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Saturation (A3) Marl Deposits (B15) Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Water Marks (B1) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Sediment Deposits (B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Geomorphic Position (D2)
Iron Deposits (B5) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Other (Explain in Remarks) Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth (inches):
(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
No indicators of wetland hydrology observed.
Project/Site: Rte. 66 City/County: Northampton/Hampshire Sampling Date: 6/18/15
Applicant/Owner: TJDL Development State: MA Sampling Point: B1-U
Investigator(s): Stockman Associates LLC Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) HIllside Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex
Slope (%): 0-3 Lat: 42º17’43.55”N Long: 72º43’16.39”W Datum: WSD84
Soil Map Unit Name: Sudbury fine sandy loam NWI Classification:
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No X (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: B1-U
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' Radius )
Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status
1. White Pine (Pinus strobus) 63 Y FACU
2. Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) 10.5 N FAC
3. Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) 3 N FAC
4. Red Maple (Acer rubrum) 3 N FAC
5.
6.
7.
79.5 = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15’ Radius )
1. Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) 10.5 Y FACU
2. Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) 10.5 Y FAC
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
21 = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size:5' Radius )
1. Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens) 38 Y FACU
2. Red Maple (Acer rubrum) 10.5 N FAC
3. Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) 10.5 N FACU
4. White Pine (Pinus strobus) 10.5 N FACU
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
69.5 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30’ Radius )
1.
2.
3.
4.
= Total Cover
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 1 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 4 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 25 (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
FACW species 0 X 2 = 0
FAC species 37.5 X 3 = 112.5
FACU species 132.5 X 4 = 530
UPL species 0 X 5 = 0
Column Totals: 170 (A) 642.5 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.8
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
N Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
N Dominance Test is > 50%
N Prevalence Test is ≤ 3.01
N Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
N Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No X
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
*Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is considered a wetland indicator
plant species under The Massachusetts Wetlands Protect Act
and its regulations. For the purpose of assessing dominance
Tsuga canadensis was treated as FAC.
SOIL Sampling Point: B1-U
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0”-6” 10YR 2/1 100 Oa Horizon (wavy)
6”-12” 7.5YR 3/3 100 Fine sandy loam A Horizon (wavy)
12”-24” 7.5YR 4/4 100 Loamy sand Bw Horizon
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR R, 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Histic Epipedon (A2) MLRA 149B) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L) Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Stratified Layers (A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Matrix (F3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L)
Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Iron-Mangenese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Redox Depressions (F8) Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Sandy Redox (S5) Red Parent Material (TF2)
Stripped Matrix (S6) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of Hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? Yes X No
If yes, optional Wetland Site ID: B-series BVW
Remarks:
Updated drought monitor indicates moderate drought. Transect near flag # B21.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Surface Water (A1) X Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Drainage Patterns (B10)
X High Water Table (A2) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Moss Trim Lines (B16)
X Saturation (A3) Marl Deposits (B15) Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Water Marks (B1) X Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Sediment Deposits (B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Geomorphic Position (D2)
Iron Deposits (B5) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Other (Explain in Remarks) X Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes X No Depth (inches): 4”
Saturation Present? Yes X No Depth (inches): 0”
(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Project/Site: Rte. 66 City/County: Northampton/Hampshire Sampling Date: 6/18/15
Applicant/Owner: TJDL Development State: MA Sampling Point: B1-W
Investigator(s): Stockman Associates LLC Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) Bench Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave
Slope (%): 0-3 Lat: 42º17’43.55”N Long: 72º43’16.39”W Datum: WSD84
Soil Map Unit Name: Sudbury fine sandy loam NWI Classification: PFO2
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No X (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: B1-W
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' Radius )
Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status
1. White Pine (Pinus strobus)-mounded 38 Y mounded
2. Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) 20.5 Y FAC
3. Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis) 10.5 N FAC
4. Black Birch ( Betula lenta ) 3 N FACU
5.
6.
7.
72 = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15’ Radius )
1. Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis) 20.5 Y FAC
2. Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) 10.5 N FAC
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
31 = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size:5' Radius )
1. Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens) 20.5 Y FACU
2. N.Y. Fern (Parathelypteris noveboracensis) 10.5 Y FAC
3. Beech Fern (Phegopteris connectilis) 10.5 Y FACU
4. Canadian Mayflower (Maianthemum canadense) 10.5 Y FACU
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
52 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30’ Radius )
1. N/A
2.
3.
4.
= Total Cover
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 4 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 7 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 57.1 (A/B)
Prevalence Index works0heet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
FACW species 0 X 2 = 0
FAC species 110.5 X 3 = 331.5
FACU species 44.5 X 4 = 178
UPL species 0 X 5 = 0
Column Totals: 155 (A) 509.5 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.3
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
Y Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
Y Dominance Test is > 50%
N Prevalence Test is ≤ 3.01
Y Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
N Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
*Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is considered a wetland indicator
plant species under The Massachusetts Wetlands Protect Act
and its regulations. For the purpose of assessing dominance
Tsuga canadensis was treated as FAC.
Large white pines (Pinus Strobus) are growing on mounds. Due
to this adaptation, for the purpose of assessing dominance Pinus
strobus was treated as FAC.
SOIL Sampling Point: B1-W
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0”-6” 10YR 2/1 100 Oe Horizon
6”-15” 10YR 4/2 98 7.5YR 4/6 2 C M Loamy sand Cg Horizon
15”-22” 7.5YR 4/3 100 Gravely sand C Horizon
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR R, 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Histic Epipedon (A2) MLRA 149B) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L) Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Stratified Layers (A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L)
X Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Matrix (F3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L)
Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Iron-Mangenese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Redox Depressions (F8) Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Sandy Redox (S5) Red Parent Material (TF2)
Stripped Matrix (S6) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
X Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of Hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? Yes No X
If yes, optional Wetland Site ID:
Remarks:
Updated drought monitor indicates moderate drought. Transect near flag # C8.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Surface Water (A1) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Drainage Patterns (B10)
High Water Table (A2) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Saturation (A3) Marl Deposits (B15) Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Water Marks (B1) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Sediment Deposits (B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Geomorphic Position (D2)
Iron Deposits (B5) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Other (Explain in Remarks) Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes X No Depth (inches): 22”
Saturation Present? Yes X No Depth (inches): 20”
(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
No indicators of wetland hydrology observed.
Project/Site: Rte. 66 City/County: Northampton/Hampshire Sampling Date: 6/18/15
Applicant/Owner: TJDL Development State: MA Sampling Point: C1-U
Investigator(s): Stockman Associates LLC Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) Footslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): none
Slope (%): 0-3 Lat: 42º17’43.55”N Long: 72º43’16.39”W Datum: WSD84
Soil Map Unit Name: Sudbury fine sandy loam NWI Classification: UPL
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No X (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: C1-U
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' Radius )
Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status
1. White Pine (Pinus strobus) 38 Y FACU
2. White Oak (Quercus alba) 20.5 Y FACU
3. Red Maple (Acer rubrum) 10.5 N FAC
4. Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) 10.5 N FAC
5. Black Birch (Betula lenta ) 3 N FACU
6.
7.
82.5 = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15’ Radius )
1. Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) 20.5 Y FAC
2. Black Birch (Betula lenta) 3 N FACU
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
23.5 = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size:5' Radius )
1. Indian Cucumber (Medeola virginiana) 10.5 Y FACU
2. Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) 10.5 Y FACU
3. Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) 3 N FAC
4. Sassafras seedlings (Sassafras albidum) 3 N FACU
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
27 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30' Radius )
1. N/A
2.
3.
4.
= Total Cover
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 1 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 20 (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
FACW species 0 X 2 = 0
FAC species 44.5 X 3 = 133.5
FACU species 88.5 X 4 = 354
UPL species 0 X 5 = 0
Column Totals: 133 (A) 487.5 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.7
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
N Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
N Dominance Test is > 50%
N Prevalence Test is ≤ 3.01
- Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
- Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No X
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
*Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is considered a wetland indicator
plant species under The Massachusetts Wetlands Protect Act
and its regulations. For the purpose of assessing dominance
Tsuga canadensis was treated as FAC.
SOIL Sampling Point: C1-U
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0”-8” 10YR 2/2 100 Fine sandy loam A Horizon
8”-24” 10YR 3/6 100 Loamy sand Bw Horizon
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR R, 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Histic Epipedon (A2) MLRA 149B) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L) Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Stratified Layers (A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Matrix (F3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L)
Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Iron-Mangenese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Redox Depressions (F8) Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Sandy Redox (S5) Red Parent Material (TF2)
Stripped Matrix (S6) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of Hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? Yes X No
If yes, optional Wetland Site ID: C-series BVW
Remarks:
Updated drought monitor indicates moderate drought. Transect near flag # C8.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Surface Water (A1) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Drainage Patterns (B10)
X High Water Table (A2) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Moss Trim Lines (B16)
X Saturation (A3) Marl Deposits (B15) Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Water Marks (B1) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Sediment Deposits (B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) X Geomorphic Position (D2)
Iron Deposits (B5) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Other (Explain in Remarks) Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes X No Depth (inches): 12”
Saturation Present? Yes X No Depth (inches): 9”
(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Project/Site: Rte. 66 City/County: Northampton/Hampshire Sampling Date: 6/18/15
Applicant/Owner: TJDL Development State: MA Sampling Point: C1-W
Investigator(s): Stockman Associates LLC Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.) Footslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave
Slope (%): 0-3 Lat: 42º17’43.55”N Long: 72º43’16.39”W Datum: WSD84
Soil Map Unit Name: Sudbury fine sandy loam NWI Classification: PFO2
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No X (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: C1-W
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' Radius )
Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status
1. White Pine (Pinus strobus) 38 Y FACU
2. Red Maple (Acer rubrum) 38 Y FAC
3. Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) 10.5 N FAC
4. White Ash (Fraxinus Americana) 3 N FACU
5. Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) 3 N FAC
6. Black Birch ( Betula lenta) 3 N FACU
7.
95.5 = Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15’ Radius )
1. Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) 20.5 Y FAC
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20.5 = Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size:5' Radius )
1. Evergreen Wood Fern (Dryopteris intermedia) 10.5 Y FAC
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10.5 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30' Radius )
1. N/A
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= Total Cover
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 3 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 4 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 75 (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
FACW species 0 X 2 = 0
FAC species 82.5 X 3 = 247.5
FACU species 44 X 4 = 176
UPL species 0 X 5 = 0
Column Totals: 126.5 (A) 423.5 (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.3
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
Y Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
Y Dominance Test is > 50%
N Prevalence Test is ≤ 3.01
- Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
- Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
*Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is considered a wetland indicator
plant species under The Massachusetts Wetlands Protect Act
and its regulations. For the purpose of assessing dominance
Tsuga canadensis was treated as FAC.
SOIL Sampling Point: C1-W
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0”-3” 10YR 2/1 100 Oi Horizon
3”-9” 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 Oa Horizon
9”-14” 2.5Y 4/2 90 10YR 4/6 10 C M Loamy sand C1 Horizon
14”-24” 7.5YR 4/3 90 5YR 4/6 10 C M Sand C2 Horizon
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR R, 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B)
Histic Epipedon (A2) MLRA 149B) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L) Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Stratified Layers (A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L)
X Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Matrix (F3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L)
X Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Iron-Mangenese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Redox Depressions (F8) Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Sandy Redox (S5) Red Parent Material (TF2)
Stripped Matrix (S6) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of Hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks: