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MONITORING REPORT - ANNUAL
October 22, 2024
Project Address: 44 Tee Way
Enforcement Order: Issued 12/21/2023
Report: #1 (2024)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project site is located at 44 Tee Way, a residential lot abutting Turtle Pond. The goal of this project is the restoration
of the 35 foot buffer to the boarding vegetated wetland and stabilization planting within the area of unpermitted regrading
and removal of vegetation. Restoration began with management of an existing dense cover of English ivy within the project
area and hand removal of soil covering the root collars of 2 mature pitch pines identified on the approved Restoration Plan.
Managing English ivy greatly reduces pressure on establishing native vegetation and increases the chance of successfully
restoring a native understory aiding in stabilization efforts. Immediately following invasive plant management, erosion
control blanketing was installed. Native trees and shrubs were planted, and the project area was seeded with native grasses
and forbes as specified on the approved Restoration Plan, dated 5/2/2024. A temporary above ground irritation system was
installed and the Conservation Agent informed of completion.
ACTIVITIES TO DATE:
2024 Summer:
• Completed initial treatment and removal of English ivy within the restoration project area, dug out root collars of
identified pitch pines to the extent feasible, removed uninstalled timbers, sandbags, and existing burlap sheets.
• Seeded and blanketed exposed soil with a native seed mix, planted native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plugs as
specified on the approved Restoration Plan.
• Installed an automated, temporary, above ground irrigation system to help acclimate new plants to the growing
conditions.
PROJECT CONDITIONS:
A site visit to assess project conditions, concurrent with this report, was conducted in mid-October of 2024. At that time
native grasses that were seeded have begun to establish and form in as ground cover. Planted shrubs throughout the
project area appeared to be in good condition. Along the wetland edge, there is significant regeneration of native fern and
herbaceous species in addition to the planted tupelo, sweet-pepperbush, plugged herbaceous species, and wetland seedmix.
Grass germination on the west end of the blanketed slope is somewhat limited due to dense shade, but soil appears stable
and planted native sweet-pepperbush appear to be in good condition.
ANTICIPATED 2025 ACTIVITIES:
• Conduct 2025 Fall Monitoring prior to November 30, 2024.
28 Lots Hollow Road | Orleans, MA 02653
Tel:(508)255-1113 | Fax:(508)255-9477
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PHOTO DOCUMENTATION FROM OCTOBER 14TH, 2024
Photo above shows the project area facing southwest from the 35’ buffer from the boarding vegetated wetland. Native grasses
have began to regenerate across the blanketed slope. Sweetfern and carolina rose can be seen in the foreground.
Facing southwest at the wetland edge on the southern portion of the project area. Tupelo and sweet-pepper bush are visible
in the background. There is abundant fern and wetland species regeneration.
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Facing west at the wetland edge on the western portion of the project area. Sweetgale are visible in the background,
additional regeneration of fern and wetland species can be seen in the foreground.
Facing southeast across the blanketed slope. Limited grass germination due to dense shade, sweet-pepperbush in
foreground.
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Native grass regeneration along the blanketed edge of the existing stone steps, facing northeast from the project area.