Record #:

727

Author(s):

Earley, Lawrence S.

Abstract:

Once, longleaf pine forests dominated Eastern North Carolina. Today, only remnant stands of our official state tree remain.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 52 Issue 8, Aug 1988, p8-15, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Longleaf pine

Record #:

728

Author(s):

Davies, Jay

Abstract:

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a remarkable engineering feat, and one of the most popular attractions in the Southeast. It's not likely we could build it today.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 52 Issue 9, Sept 1988, p8-14, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blue Ridge Parkway

Record #:

729

Author(s):

Earley, Lawrence S.

Abstract:

The vast forests of longleaf pine that once covered the Coastal Plain are gone forever, but landowners are rediscovering the virtues of our state tree.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 52 Issue 10, Oct 1988, p8-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Longleaf pine

Record #:

730

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Durham carver Ben A. Heinemann crafts decoys that will win awards and be avidly sought by collectors.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 52 Issue 11, Nov 1988, p4-9, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Decoys; Heinemann, Ben A.

Record #:

731

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

Serious trouble stalks two of the nation's largest estuarine areas, threatening the state's eastern economy and environment. Our best hope for restoration may lie with the five-year Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine Study.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 52 Issue 11, Nov 1988, p17-21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine Study; Albemarle Sound; Pamlico Sound

Record #:

732

Author(s):

Earley, Lawrence S.

Abstract:

The black bear once roamed enormous areas of desolate mountain terrain, but that habitat has dwindled and there are disruptions in protected areas.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 52 Issue 11, Nov 1988, p22-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife protection; Black bear hunting

Record #:

733

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

H. H. and C. S. Brimley immigrated in 1870 from England to Raleigh, where their inexhaustible interest in the natural world left a lasting mark on NC. The state Museum of Natural Sciences is the most visible record of their achievements.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 52 Issue 12, Dec 1988, p17-21, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences; Brimley, Herbert Hutchinson (H.H.), 1861-1946; Brimley, Clement Samuel (C.S.), 1863-1946

Record #:

734

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Biennial report describes the duties and activities of the divisions within the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 51 Issue 1, Jan 1987, p4 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Record #:

735

Author(s):

Earley, Lawrence S.

Abstract:

Thurston Gaskill has been leading hunting and fishing parties in the Pamlico Sound all his life. The veteran guide has witnessed many changes during that time.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 51 Issue 2, Feb 1987, p10-15, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gaskill, Tony Thurston, d. 2000; Hunting guides; Fishing guides

Record #:

736

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

Not only does this Snow Camp native build his own flintlocks and muzzleloaders, he also lives in an area that has strong historical links to the Revolutionary War.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 51 Issue 2, Feb 1987, p16-21, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Firearms--Design and construction

Record #:

737

Author(s):

Garner, Kim

Abstract:

As the Wildlife Commission's CATCH (Carolina Anglers Teach Children How) program enters its second year, more and more youngsters are learning how to fish.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 51 Issue 5, May 1987, p9-11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishing; North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Project CATCH

Record #:

739

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

NC has been inhabited by humans for at least 12,000 years, and archaeologists have learned a lot about them from the many artifacts they left behind.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 51 Issue 7, July 1987, p20-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Archaeology

Record #:

740

Author(s):

Earley, Lawrence S.

Abstract:

Many things are endangered by the contradictory laws and jurisdictions that govern the long-term welfare of our priceless, dwindling wetlands.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 51 Issue 8, Aug 1987, p20-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wetlands

Record #:

741

Author(s):

Earley, Lawrence S.

Abstract:

Our wetlands are disappearing rapidly, but new programs such as the \"swampbuster\" provision of the 1985 Farm Bill and the National Wetlands Inventory are expected to help.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 51 Issue 9, Sept 1987, p4-11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wetlands--Laws and legislation

Record #:

742

Author(s):

Rue, Leonard Lee, III

Abstract:

For fifty years, the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (also known as the P-R Bill) has been largely responsible for protecting and restoring this nation's wildlife.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 51 Issue 9, Sept 1987, p12-14, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation; Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act