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for "Conservation of natural resources"
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6660
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Eugene Price, a commissioner for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, was recently named the Governor's Conservation Achievement Awards Sportsman of the Year for 2003. A Goldsboro resident, Price is editor emeritus for the Goldsboro NEWS-ARGUS, where he writes more than 250 articles a year about conservation issues.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 68 Issue 5, May 2004,
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6889
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Governor Michael Easley grew up on a Nash County tobacco farm in the 1950s and 1960s, where hunting and fishing was a family tradition. In this interview, Easley, who entered office in 2001, discusses how his sporting background helps to shape his thinking on conservation of the state's natural resources and public lands.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 68 Issue 10, Oct 2004,
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6969
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Decisions made today on the state's environment will affect North Carolina far into the future. In this final section of the three-part series on Horizon 2100, conservationists describe what North Carolina could look like in 2100, if aggressive conservation measures were taken. Four statewide strategies, including mitigating the negative effects of human population growth, are discussed.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 68 Issue 6, June 2004,
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7538
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Among the winners of the 2003 North Carolina Wildlife Federation's Governor's Achievement Award are Dr. Wilson Laney of Raleigh, Wildlife Conservationist of the Year; David S. Lee of Raleigh, Conservationist of the Year; Dr. Michael E. Dorcas of Davidson, Environmental Educator of the Year; and John Ferguson III of White Oak, Wildlife Enforcement Officer of the Year.
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5833
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Among the winners of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation's Governor's Achievement Award are Jerry Holloman, Wildlife Conservationist of the Year; Dr. John E. Wear, Jr., Conservationist of the Year; Duane Raver, North Carolina Conservation Hall of Fame; David Wesley Barger, II, Wildlife Enforcement Officer of the Year.
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5238
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Each year across the state thousands of acres of undeveloped lands are lost to urban sprawl. Concerned citizens, including farmers and landowners, seek ways to preserve the countryside. Hunter examines a number of land conservation options, including conservation easements, donation of land by will, mutual covenants, and lease.
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4905
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In an interview with Business North Carolina, newly elected governor Mike Easley discusses a variety of issues, including campaign-finance reform in North Carolina, what he looks for in a new secretary of commerce, how to bring new jobs to rural areas and protect the environment there at the same time, and a state lottery.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 21 Issue 2, Feb 2001,
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4914
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In an interview with Steve Tuttle of NORTH CAROLINA magazine, newly-elected governor Mike Easley shares his thoughts on the Bill Lee Act, economic development in rural counties, educational priorities, and a tight budget.
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5042
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The following individuals received the North Carolina Wildlife Federation's Governor's Awards for 2000: John Pechmann, Conservationist of the Year; Jonathan Lucas, North Carolina Wildlife Federation 2000 Officer of the Year; Pete Bromley, North Carolina State University, Wildlife Conservationist of the Year.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 65 Issue 5, May 2001,
p32, por
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5047
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Among the winners of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation's Governor's Conservation Achievement Awards for 2000 are Dr. Peter Bromley (North Carolina State University), Wildlife Conservationist; Jonathan Lucas (Nash County), Wildlife Enforcement Officer; Susan Loveless, Environmental Educator; and Gordon Hobbs, Sportsman of the Year.
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4680
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Among the winners of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation's Governor's Conservation Achievement Awards for 1999 are the Wildlife Conservationist of the Year, Mark Johns (Cary); Environmental Educator of the Year, Anne Rogerson Weaver (Kenly); Land Conservationist of the Year, John and Georgia Theys (Raleigh); and Conservationist of the Year, Bill Holman (Raleigh).
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4152
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Among the winners of the N.C. Wildlife Federation's Governor's Conservation Achievement Award for 1998 are the N.C. Conservationist of the Year, Dohn Broadwell (Fayetteville); Environmental Educator of the Year, Celeste Wescott Maus (Raleigh); and Hall of Fame, John Lentz (Ellerbe).
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3777
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Among the winners of the N.C. Wildlife Federation's Governor's Conservation Achievement Award are River Park North/Greenville Parks and Recreation, JoAnne Burkholder, and Pinebrook Elementary School in Mocksville.
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15962
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While new residents to the mountain region of North Carolina bring a much-needed boost to the mountain economy, development also threatens the environment that makes the region a desirable place to live. It is imperative to explore alternative types of development that accommodate growth without compromising the natural beauty or resources of the mountain landscape. One promising alternative is conservation-oriented development, which harnesses the economic engine of development to help protect the natural environment.
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3444
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In 1983, the General Assembly passed legislation that allows credit against the state income tax for property donated for land and habitat conservation.
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