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Mitigation Banking, North Carolina

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, November 2024

Upper Rocky Mitigation Bank

Total Acres 44 Project Year 2020 Located near Charlotte NC The Upper Rocky restoration project restored and enhanced over 16 acres of wetlands and 8,000 linear feet of stream in an area experiencing increased suburban development pressure. ...

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Conservation for Land Managers, Working Lands

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, November 2024

Conservation of Working Forests

It is estimated that 20% of the land base in the U.S. or 445 million acres are private forested lands. Fifteen million acres of private forested land is under some type of permanent or term conservation agreement. While this seems like a bi...

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Conservation for Land Managers, Working Lands

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, October 2024

Working Lands & Conservation

Working lands conservation is a practice aimed at conserving natural resources and biodiversity while also sustaining productive agricultural or forestry activities and operations. It involves integrating conservation easements into working...

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Mitigation Banking, Nevada, Species Mitigation

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, October 2024

Zunino Ranch Mitigation Bank

Total Acres 338 Project Year 2024 Located in Elko County Nevada Zunino Ranch Conservation Credit System Project is part of the Sagebrush Ecosystem Program (SEP) in Nevada. The SEP was legislatively established in 2013 and worked to develop ...

Working Lands, Conservation Mitigation Banking

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, October 2024

Working Lands & Mitigation

At first glance, mitigation and working lands may not seem compatible. People might believe that conducting stream and wetland mitigation work adjacent to working lands will reduce or limit agricultural production. If planned correctly, mit...

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Mitigation Banking, Texas

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, September 2024

Gulf Coast Plains Wetland Mitigation Bank

Total Acres 464 Project Year 2024 Located in Chambers County Texas The goals of the Gulf Coast Plains Wetland Mitigation Bank are the following: To restore historically occurring, high quality, tidal and freshwater wetland and aquatic habit...

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Conservation Mitigation Banking

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, September 2024

What is Mitigation Banking?

A mitigation bank is a site where wetlands, streams, or other natural habitats are restored, enhanced, or preserved to compensate for or offset negative impacts to similar ecosystems elsewhere within a defined geography. These negative impa...

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Land Conservation

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, September 2024

An Introduction to Conservation Easements

A conservation easement can be a desirable tool in very specific instances where landowner, land management and fiscal goals meet. They are a unique solution for many landowners who wish to conserve and protect their investment in their lan...

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Mitigation Banking, South Carolina

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, August 2024

Great Pee Dee Mitigation Bank

Total Acres 1,094 Project Year 2023 Located in Mason & Dillon Counties, SC The goal of the Great Pee Dee mitigation banking project is to preserve, enhance and restore streams and wetlands associated with the Great Pee Dee River, Mill Creek...

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Mitigation Banking, Oklahoma

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, August 2024

Pushmataha Bat Conservation Bank | Endangered Species

Total Acres 90 Project Year 2022 Located in Pushmataha County OK The purpose of this species mitigation bank is to help offset potential negative impacts on habitat for Indiana Bats (Endangered) and Northern Long-Eared Bats (Threatened) fro...

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Mitigation Banking, North Carolina

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, August 2024

Hatch's Hill | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 56.2 Project Year 2024 Located in Wayne County NC The Hatch’s Hill Conservation Easement is located on active farms used for cropland and pasture for goats, donkeys, and alpaca. The 56.2‐acre conservation easement includes multi...

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Mitigation Banking, Tennessee

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, July 2024

Smiley | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 18

Conservation for Land Managers, Conservation for Land Planners

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2024

Conservation Offers a Strong ROI for Land Planners

Conservation efforts have historically been viewed through a narrow lens, primarily focused on environmental stewardship. This perspective, while critical for the protection of our planet's natural habitats and biodiversity, only scratches ...

Conservation for Land Managers

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2024

How Open Spaces Impact Property Values

Open spaces, such as parks, green belts, and protected natural areas, significantly influence the value of residential and commercial properties. Numerous studies and reports have highlighted the positive correlation between proximity to op...

Conservation for Land Planners

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2024

Conservation in Every Listing: A Short Guide for Real Estate Agents

You may not know that real estate agents can incorporate conservation strategies when dealing with land plots as small as 10+ acres. However, these conservation initiatives enhance the property’s marketability and value. At the same time, t...