Record #:

29877

Author(s):

Abstract:

The North Carolina Arboretum has a new photography and video exhibit that captures the flora and fauna of a small Asheville-area bog over the course of four seasons. The images highlight the native and non-native residents of the habitat, as well as document The Nature Conservancy’s bog restoration efforts and related research-oriented projects.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 7, July 2017, p58, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Arboretum (Asheville); Photography--Exhibitions; Bogs; Nature conservation

Record #:

32910

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

Support for the Nature Conservancy has grown in five years to include nineteen companies in North Carolina. Corporate involvement is inspired by belief in the merit of the conservancy’s program and in many cases by the tax benefits. Since 1977, the North Carolina Chapter of the Nature Conservancy has preserved 50,000 acres.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 40 Issue 10, Oct 1982, p14-60, por

Subject(s):

Nature Conservancy. North Carolina Chapter; Nature conservation

Record #:

26423

Author(s):

Bromley, Peter

Abstract:

Dr. Pete Bromley developed a passion for wildlife through hunting and fishing. As the world becomes more managed by people who have little contact with nature, he believes it will become increasingly important for us to share the outdoors and our commitment to conservation with others.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 40 Issue 3, Sept/Oct 1993, p8-9, il

Subject(s):

Nature conservation

Record #:

29882

Author(s):

Reinhard, Erich

Abstract:

Polk County is home to diverse ecosystems and hundreds of rare plant species. The Pacolet Area Conservancy works to promote stewardship and land protection so that more plant species may be discovered.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 7, July 2017, p108-109, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Plants--North Carolina; Nature conservation

Record #:

4944

Author(s):

Roe, Charles E.

Abstract:

Private land trusts seek to preserve environmentally important land areas. By doing so, land trusts serve as a restraint to urban sprawl and development. To date, they have protected almost 60,000 acres of state land. Roe describes land trusts and techniques they use, such as partnerships with private buyers, to accomplish their preservation goals.

Source:

Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 66 Issue 1, Winter 2001, p42-45, il, f

Subject(s):

Land trusts; Nature conservation

Record #:

7881

Author(s):

Manual, John

Abstract:

In 1996, the General Assembly created the N.C. Clean Water Management Trust Fund to deal with water pollution. The fund was the brainchild of State Senator Marc Basnight. The fund provides grants to groups for such projects as the restoration of degraded lands and building of riparian buffers. Not only has the fund protected water resources, it has facilitated significant increases in state game lands and other areas designated for outdoor recreation. One of the largest fund recipients has been the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, which has received almost $77 million for forty-nine projects statewide. The fund is helping the state reach its goal of preserving one million acres of additional open space (the One Million Acre Initiative) by the year 2009.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 70 Issue 6, June 2006, p10-16, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water quality management; Water--Pollution; Nature conservation; Game reserves

Record #:

25259

Author(s):

McNaught, David

Abstract:

Dave McNaught explains why it is imperative that North Carolina make an active effort to employ successful conservation of natural systems or the state will not be able to support the expected growth numbers in the future.

Source:

Currents (NoCar TD 171.3 P3 P35x), Vol. 21 Issue 4, Fall 2002, p6

Subject(s):

Population growth; Nature conservation; Population--Environmental aspects

Record #:

26416

Author(s):

Rice, James

Abstract:

Turkey meals during the holiday season are an American tradition. However, society should consider the ethics behind the death of turkeys and other animals.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 42 Issue 1, Jan/Feb 1994, p13

Subject(s):

Nature conservation

Record #:

23808

Author(s):

Chase, Nan K.; Brown, Patrick Cavan

Abstract:

The Little Tennessee Land Trust works towards preserving areas along the Needmore Tract, which constitutes about 4,500 acres of peaceful woods and fields along 26 miles of the Little Tennessee River.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 4 Issue 3, May 2010, p58-61, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nature conservation

Record #:

3337

Author(s):

Rutherford, Gina

Abstract:

Since 1987, over $27 million in grants from the N.C. Natural Heritage Trust to state agencies have preserved 36 historic and wild places, including Three Top Mountain (Ashe County) and Historic Leigh Park Farm (Durham County).

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 61 Issue 7, July 1997, p17-24, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Landscape protection; Nature conservation; Natural areas--Management; North Carolina Natural Heritage Trust Fund

Record #:

34542

Author(s):

Walters, Nancy

Abstract:

The Living Conservatory at the Museum of Natural Sciences has opened a new exhibit for tropical species. Live animals will be housed in the conservatory, and minimal barriers will be between them and visitors that walk through the conservatory. The conservatory will showcase tropical birds, butterflies, amphibians, reptiles, plants, and more.

Source:

North Carolina Naturalist (NoCar QH 76.5 N8 N68), Vol. 6 Issue 1, Spring/Summer 1998, p10-11, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (Raleigh); North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences--Exhibitions; Nature conservation

Record #:

26940

Author(s):

Abstract:

A woodlands tract, known as Camassia Slopes, harbors rare and endangered species of wildflowers along the Roanoke River in Northampton County. The North Carolina Nature Conservancy will manage the site as a wildlife sanctuary and field laboratory for education and research projects. They will also begin an inventory of the plant species and monitor wildflower populations.

Source:

Friend O’ Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 29 Issue 8, Aug 1982, p16, por

Subject(s):

Wildflowers; Nature conservation; Nature Conservancy. North Carolina Chapter

Record #:

36584

Author(s):

Mahan, Hal; Mahan, Laura

Abstract:

N has joined essential vitamins like C in promoting holistic human health. The authors noted that health of body, mind, and spirit can happen by mindfulness, the act of focusing the senses on the present time and surroundings. Related to mindfulness is what they dubbed mindfulness of past experiences, or remembering sensory details affiliated with nature encounters.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 1, January 2017, p53 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nature conservation; Wildlife; Psychology; Bird watching; Holistic health

Record #:

4596

Author(s):

McDowell, Bodie

Abstract:

A $4.3 million grant from the Natural Heritage Trust enabled the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to purchase six additional game lands tracts totaling 14,000 acres. The largest tract was the 5,784-acre Van Swamp located in Beaufort and Washington Counties. Others tracts were located in Hayward, Caldwell, Wilkes, Avery, Rutherford, and Ashe counties. The purchases add land to the game lands program and provide more acreage for hunting, fishing, and recreation.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 64 Issue 1, Jan 2000, p34, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nature conservation; North Carolina Natural Heritage Trust Fund; Recreation areas