Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
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for "Wildlife conservation"
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41094
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The author suggests humans can help animals experience a successful transition to hibernation. Tips were leaving compost, providing basking spots, cleaning birdbaths, planting forage friendly flowers, and washing feeders.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 16 Issue 11, November 2019,
p40-41
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41096
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Four initiatives yielded for William David the 2019 Young Eco-Hero Award: recycling hard to recycle items; Eastern box turtle conservation; invasive species prevention; and French Broad watershed water quality project. Information pointing to his potential and promising a future in conservation: a mentor from the NC Arboretum; career plans involving engineering.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 16 Issue 11, November 2019,
p76-77
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Recycling; Conservation of wildlife; Wildlife conservation; Watersheds--French Board River; French Broad River--watershed water quality initiatives; Arboretums--North Carolina ; Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy; STEM education ; Environmental nonprofits--Action for Nature; Environmental activism
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41151
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Related to an earlier study co-published by Gerwin, the author's current study involved private lands used for wildlife conservation efforts. This study measured the success of endangered bird population preservation in statistics such as fledgling young return rate. Preparing lands like the Lassiter Mills tract for habitation included activities such as attaching GPS data recorders to birds like the pictured field sparrow.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 83 Issue 4, July/August 2019,
p4-11
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Bird preservation--Lassiter Mill private tract--Randolph County; N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences ; Wildlife conservation; Land preservation; N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission; Greater Uwharries Conservation Partnership; Endangered species--North Carolina--birds; Threatened species--North Carolina--birds; Controlled burn management; North Carolina State University--Wildlife Department; Habitat management--see also habitat conservation
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42603
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Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium instituted two new tanks to their operation, a large shark tank and a smaller venomous fish tank.
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28587
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Reptiles and amphibians don’t wander aimlessly. They know where they are, what they are doing, and everything else about their home range. Home ranges for reptiles and amphibians, their homes, territories, and behaviors are detailed.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 81 Issue 3, May-June 2017,
p36-39
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28765
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Bald eagles are alive and well again in North Carolina. The status of bald eagles is one of the great conservation success stories. The conservation of the bird in the state is detailed including how the conservation started, how the population was restored, how the eagles are tracked, and how citizens can view them in nature.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 81 Issue 4, July/Aug 2017,
p4-9
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28767
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North Carolina is home to a number of pitcher plant species. The purple pitcher plant, the yellow pitcher plant, the red pitcher plant, the hooded pitcher plant, the mountain sweet pitcher plant, and the green pitcher plant all call North Carolina home. The plants are fragile as their habitat has been largely destroyed. The future of the species, the insects and animals who live and depend on the plants, and stories about the plants are described.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 81 Issue 4, July/Aug 2017,
p18-23
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36204
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Environmental disasters and habitat destruction have encouraged some homeowners to open up their yards to house affected wildlife, especially pollinators, through organic landscaping and wildlife- friendly food sources. Growth factors include region and hardiness. For food, the author recommends trees such as the Mulberry and Dogwood and shrubs such as Holly. Examples of plants fit for consumption include honeysuckle and milkweed.
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35383
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Trey Lee and authors from ScienceX Magazine were among the producers of this issue’s articles. Two studied microbes’ impact on humans and humans’ impact on endangered species such as freshwater mussels and Raleigh’s Umstead State Park’s wildlife. Two others discussed taxonomy and remains of two WWII marine vessels. Three profiled honeybees, deep diving birds like the gannet, and a program teaching natural science to special populations
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39783
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The author underscored the delicate balancing act: on one side, protection of wildlife and environment of coastal counties like Carteret; on the other, prosperity of the region's tourism industry and its hotspots like the Shackleford Banks.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 12, December 2016,
p39-40, 42-45
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23074
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North Carolina is home to both Dwarf and Neuse River Waterdogs, amphibious, permanently aquatic salamanders whose habitats are in the rivers of piedmont and coastal North Carolina. The history, life facts, and protection of the waterdogs are discussed in this article.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 79 Issue 3, May/June 2015,
p30-35, il, por
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35424
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Among the evidence that the author provided for her premise: reasons to avoid leaving human food accessible; ways to help keep these animals’ natural sources of food available and edible.
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24026
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In 1986, Lake View Park Commission turned to the Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society for help with preventing a strip mall from being built on Beaver Lake and surrounding wetlands. Today, the area is a thriving bird sanctuary as a result of preservation and conservation efforts.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 11, November 2014,
p82-83, il
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24028
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Land trusts work with willing landowners in their communities to ensure that critical places are protected forever. Western North Carolina is home to some of the largest sections of land trusts in the state.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 12, December 2014,
p78-79, il
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24080
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Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers who build and maintain trails in National Forest wilderness areas. The organization fosters new generations of environmentalists and public land stewardship.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 11, November 2013,
p80-81, il
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