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31583
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The big granite quarry of Dickerson, Inc., in Richmond County is the eastern-most granite quarry in North Carolina. The 77-acre quarry is surrounded by a conservation plan aimed at environmental quality. Soil conservationists planted grass and vegetation areas to prevent erosion and protect the surrounding natural areas.
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32319
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Roy G. Sowers, Jr. of Sanford is Director of the North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development. In an interview, Sowers discusses the department’s mission to both develop and conserve natural resources. He also discusses the issues facing the state’s coastal and marine resources, commercial fishing, and industrial development.
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36453
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The newly created office aimed to assure its sustained place by playing a role in sustaining the environment. Two years later, post-implementation of its Sustainability Management Plan, the department had lived up to its promise of sustainability. The city, partnering with local environmental groups, had reduced its carbon footprint by nearly thirty percent, through eco-friendly practices related to fuel, electricity, water system improvement, and recycling.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 1, January 2016,
p104-105
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37638
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The land Timberlake Farm Earth Sanctuary rests upon currently cannot be used for development, courtesy of a conservation easement in place since 2001. In continuing to set aside the land, visitors can still experience the sacred in its hiking trails, cabins, on-site chapel, and man-made lakes. As for Timberlake’s present owner, Carolyn Toben, the site has had this effect, providing comfort and consolation during a forty year span defined by professional gain and personal loss.
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38162
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With the goal to further develop an appreciation for natural resources, Junior Wildlife clubs were formed in some schools, children became more familiar with state and county agencies, and additional interest was created in science, amongst other things.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 7, July 1951,
p18, 22, il
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38745
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The National Resources Council of America presented a fundamental policy for the basic use of soil, water, plants, and animals to prevent their waste and depletion.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 8, August 1952,
p8-9, 21
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38763
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The subject of ‘trees’ was the main topic of interest for third graders while learning about conservation.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 10, October 1952,
p18-19
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41146
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After realizing that in order to keep the Pisgah Ranger District open to the public, a nonprofit organization, with a workforce of volunteers, works for the betterment of the 162,000 acre area.
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42611
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A 320 acre land plot of Youngs Mountain was purchased by Conserving Carolina, a local land trust that will protect the natural communities on the mountain.
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42628
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Michael Skinner worked in various positions regarding wildlife, his whole life, making him a perfect choice as Balsam Mountain Trust’s executive director.
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