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17863
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Assembled over the last nine years, the Balentine's Southern Highlands Reserve cloaking the top of Toxaway Mountain, Cashiers, North Carolina is a mountain Eden dedicated to conserving unique habitats.
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36546
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Offering a “hOMe” away from home is Oshun Mountain Sanctuary, a Queen Anne style mansion turned country inn style retreat center. The twenty-five room facility built in 1889 encouraged holistic well-being and connection with nature through activities such as lectures and lodging options of sanctuary rooms and country cottages. The nonprofit also promoted sustainability of its 41 forest acres through a partnership with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.
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26402
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Bluff Mountain in Ashe County, North Carolina is considered one of the most valuable natural areas in the state. To help preserve this community of native plants and animals, the North Carolina Nature Conservancy has received a large grant from the James E. Hanes memorial Foundation.
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Friend O’ Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 23 Issue (26) 3, Sept 1979, p12
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29196
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Bluff Mountain, deep in the Blue Ridge of Ashe County, has been prized by conservation scientists for years as the single most significant, unspoiled area in North Carolina. The mountain holds majestic scenery, diverse habitat, and rare fauna and flora. Bluff Mountain takes its name from a protruding rock bluff on its northeastern face.
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Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 7 Issue 2, Mar/Apr 1979, p37, il
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31568
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Carrot Island and Bird Shoals are wilderness islands across the Beaufort waterfront. When a portion of Carrot Island was bought by a developer, a group of townspeople formed the Beaufort Nature Conservancy Council to fight the sale of lots. Several local and national organizations made sizeable contributions to buy back the land and make it nature reserve.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 10 Issue 7, July 1978, p6-9, il, por
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7964
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is acquiring over 65,000 acres of land from the International Paper Corp. The land consists mostly of bottomland forests, floodplains, and wetlands, making them valuable for water quality protection. Several tracts contain rare and endangered plants and animals. Most of the land lies in the northeastern and southeastern sections of the state.
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15537
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The Triangle Land Conservancy made a controversial decision to log portions of an 85-year-old area of pine forest. Profits were intended to financially aid the nonprofit group, which is struggling in the nation's current economic slump.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 41, Oct 2011, p14-19, il Periodical Website
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For nearly 50 years, the Durham City Eno River has been a sanctuary for many plants, animals, and patrons. Now, the River and Recreational Park are at risk of a potential development totally 380 housing units. Protesters are reaching out to anyone who wishes to save this small piece of North Carolina history. Visit enoriver.org to help save/preserve the Eno, even the smallest voice can make an incredible difference.
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29880
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Drovers Road Preserve is being reintroduced to the public, after development there halted years ago. The preserve is the oldest conservation subdivision in Buncombe County, weaving together land preservation and residential development. It was named after the trail through the Appalachian Mountains where men drove livestock to southern markets.
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41262
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Steve O’Neil always loved wildlife and being outside and made a living out of helping out wildlife and teaching others to do the same.
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Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 A8 L28), Vol. 15 Issue 4, April 2018, p44-45
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23112
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The Pitt County Arboretum has a variety of beautiful trees for those who plan to plant trees at their homes or just want to explore and enjoy nature.
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Greenville: Life in the East (NoCar F264 G8 G743), Vol. Issue , Summer 2015, p30-32, il, por
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26413
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Dave Hall is a North Carolina waterfowl hunter and special agent for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. His father taught him to be an ethical hunter and follow the rules, in order to preserve the future of duck hunting.
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Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 42 Issue 1, Jan/Feb 1994, p4-5, il
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26415
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At one time, market hunting was an acceptable practice because natural resources seemed to be unlimited. Now we know that there is a limit. To be good stewards, hunters and other outdoor recreationists must promote respect and awareness.
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Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 42 Issue 1, Jan/Feb 1994, p6, il
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28034
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Part of the Lake Raleigh Woods Nature Preserve is being is the site of the new North Carolina State Chancellor’s new home. Randy Woodson says that he needs a private place to secure donations for the university. Residents who use the preserve say that the university is violating its agreement to restrict development in the preserve. Known as The Point, the new chancellor’s house will provide space to host up to 250 people at fundraising events and the site will cut off popular hiking trails.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 43, October 2010, p5-7 Periodical Website
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26414
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The line between outdoor recreation and conservation is complicated. Fly-fishing and bird hunting are popular outdoor activities in North Carolina, but one should remember that they have an impact on natural resources.
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Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 42 Issue 1, Jan/Feb 1994, p5, il