Record #:

5333

Author(s):

Gestwicki, Tim

Abstract:

Wildlife and Industry Together, or WAIT, is an innovative program that brings industry and state and local conservation groups together to create wildlife habitats on industrial and commercial lands. In 2001, the program certified four habitats and began another eight at large commercial sites, including Duke Power's Buck Steam Station.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 50 Issue 1, Spring 2002, p10, il

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation

Record #:

5832

Author(s):

Gestwicki, Tim

Abstract:

Wildlife and Industry Together, or WAIT, is an innovative program that brings industry, state, and conservation groups together to create wildlife habitats on industrial and commercial lands. Gestwicki discusses the WAIT program at the IBM facility at Research Triangle Park.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 50 Issue 3, Fall 2002, p7

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation

Record #:

7540

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Wildlife and Industry Together, or WAIT, is an innovative program that brings industry and state and local conservation groups together to create wildlife habitats on industrial and commercial lands. The most recent sites to become WAIT certified are Vulcan Construction Materials' Gold Hill Quarry; Hedrick Industries' Grove Stone and Sand Quarry; and Progress Energy's Lee Plant in Goldsboro.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 52 Issue 1, Spring 2004, p6

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation

Record #:

7917

Author(s):

Venters, Vic

Abstract:

Private groups are taking an increasingly active role in helping wildlife and its critical habits. Venters describes five diverse groups that are working to save the state's wildlife and environment: the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Ducks unlimited, Trout Unlimited, the National Wild Turkey Federation, and Quail Unlimited.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 54 Issue 1, Jan 1990, p20-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation; Environmental protection; Wildlife management

Record #:

8653

Author(s):

Van Horn, Scott

Abstract:

In this first of a five-part series, the authors discuss the Wildlife Action Plan, which was created by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to address conservation needs of the state over the next decade. Subsequent articles will discuss how the plan is being implemented in different state regions.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 71 Issue 3, Mar 2007, p4-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation

Record #:

8871

Author(s):

Schwierjohann, Jeff; Fraley, Steve

Abstract:

The Wildlife Action Plan was created by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to address conservation needs of the state over the next decade. In this second of a five-part series, the authors discuss how the plan is being implemented in the state's mountain region.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 71 Issue 5, May 2007, p10-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation; Wildlife management

Record #:

9120

Author(s):

Jones, Brena; Cook, Kacy; Marcus, Jeff

Abstract:

The Wildlife Action Plan was created by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to address conservation needs of the state over the next decade. In this third of a five-part series, the authors discuss how the plan is being implemented in the state's Piedmont region. This region contains a vast array of wildlife habitat that must be protected from haphazard development.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 71 Issue 7, July 2007, p10-15, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation

Record #:

9401

Author(s):

Price, Carol; Nichols, Rob; Norris, George; Hall, Jeff

Abstract:

The Wildlife Action Plan was created by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to address conservation needs of the state over the next decade. In this fourth of a five-part series, the authors discuss how the plan is being implemented in the Coastal Plains. In this region water is the hub around which conservation of land and animals revolves.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 71 Issue 9, Sept 2007, p22-27, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation

Record #:

9865

Author(s):

Alderman, John M.

Abstract:

Some of North Carolina's wildlife species, including peregrine falcons, alligators, and spiny mussels, are considered endangered. Alderman reports on a number of restoration studies that are being conducted and the results being obtained.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 53 Issue 2, Feb 1989, p14-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation; Endangered species--Research

Record #:

9866

Author(s):

Sharpe, Terry

Abstract:

Sharpe discusses the benefits of hedgerows to wildlife. These rangy thickets of natural plants divide fields or run along the edge of a forest, providing food and shelter smaller wildlife.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 53 Issue 3, Mar 1989, p24-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation; Windbreaks

Record #:

9869

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

The two major goals of the Conservation Reserve Program are to successfully remove land from cultivation and to reduce soil erosion. It has been widely publicized as a boon to small wildlife, and the program will pay farmers money to improve wildlife on their property. Dean discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the program.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 53 Issue 5, May 1989, p14-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation

Record #:

16768

Author(s):

Edwards, Bill; Hughes, Kelly; Whittop, Bethany

Abstract:

This article focuses on land management as the key to producing small game and features three landowners who are participating in the Forest Stewardship Program. Each section is written by a Forest Stewardship Biologist. Featured landowners are Piedmont Region--Harold Riddick; Mountain Region--David Bowers; Coastal Region--Dr. Glenn Hair.

Source:

Upland Gazette (NoCar SK 340 U65), Vol. 4 Issue 1, Spring 1999, p1-3, 5, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation

Record #:

17059

Author(s):

Bunn, J. Wilbur

Abstract:

Bunn discusses how the overhunting of quail has almost removed this popular game bird from the North Carolina landscape.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 32, Jan 1938, p3,16, il

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation

Record #:

17077

Author(s):

Chalk, John D.

Abstract:

John D. Clark, Commissioner of Game and Inland Fisheries, discusses North Carolina's dwindling quail population. He includes the recovery of the state's deer population as an example of the comeback of game.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 35, Jan 1938, p1-2, il, por

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation

Record #:

17078

Author(s):

Smith, L. E.; Long, Merle; Long, Will S.; Knott, Fred W.; Keziah, W. B.

Abstract:

Sportsmen in various parts of the state offer their suggestions on the best way to preserve North Carolina's quail population.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 35, Jan 1938, p2-3, il

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation