| Michael Scisco, February 2024
French Quarter Creek | Conservation Mitigation Easement
Total Acres 440.3 Project Year N/A Located in the Edisto River Basin of Berkeley SC The French Quarter Creek mitigation project provides restoration and enhancement of approximately 94.39 acres of bottomland hardwood, the enhancement of app...
| Michael Scisco, February 2024
Cash for Land: Types of Grant Funding for Land Planners & Managers
The realm of real estate development is rapidly evolving, with a growing emphasis on sustainability and community welfare. Grant funding is one of the most promising avenues for developers looking to create positive contributions to the com...
| Michael Scisco, February 2024
Opportunities for Real Estate Developers in North Carolina's Conservation Efforts
Last year marked a significant turning point for many real estate developers in North Carolina. It was the start of an era where the paths of development and environmental conservation not only met but intertwined, offering a golden opportu...
| Michael Scisco, February 2024
Cate's Farm Farmland Conservation
Unique Places to Save partnered with the City of Mebane to assist with their master planning process that garnered community input for this remarkable rural property as part of their park concept. Unique Places to Save partnered with the Ci...
| Michael Scisco, February 2024
Why Conservation Matters during North Carolina’s Rapid Growth Phase
North Carolina has abundant natural resources that contribute significantly to the state's economy, environment, and overall quality of life. Our state's landscapes provide many opportunities for outdoor recreation, improved water quality, ...
| Michael Scisco, February 2024
Knob Creek | Conservation Mitigation Easement
Total Acres 16 Project Year 2017 Located in the French Broad River Basin of Yancey County NC
| Michael Scisco, February 2024
Twiman | Conservation Mitigation Easement
Total Acres 30.5 Project Year 2019 Located in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin of Yadkin County NC The Twiman Conservation Mitigation Easement is located in a rural area near Boonville, NC between cattle pastures and agricultural fields. The ...
| Michael Scisco, February 2024
Compass Point | Conservation Mitigation Easement
Total Acres 16.5 Project Year 2019 Located in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin of Yadkin County NC The Compass Point Conservation Mitigation Easement is located on a cattle farm near Boonville, NC. There are three stream reaches that converge...
| Michael Scisco, February 2024
Critcher Brothers | Conservation Mitigation Easement
Total Acres 71 Project Year 2020 Located in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin of Wilkes County NC The Critcher Brothers Conservation Easement encompasses a large portion of the South Fork of Fishing Creek Watershed. Land uses surrounding the E...
| Michael Scisco, February 2024
O’Berry Road | Conservation Mitigation Easement
Total Acres 27.3 Project Year 2022 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County North Carolina The major goals of the the O’Berry Road Conservation Mitigation Easement proposed buffer mitigation and nutrient offset project are to provid...
| Michael Scisco, February 2024
Rosewood | Conservation Mitigation Easement
Total Acres 47.1 Project Year 2022 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The major goals of the the Rosewood Conservation Mitigation Easement proposed buffer mitigation and nutrient offset project are to provide ecological and...
| Michael Scisco, February 2024
Black Dirt | Conservation Mitigation Easement
Total Acres 28.3 Project Year 2022 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The major goals of the the Black Dirt Conservation Mitigation Easement proposed buffer mitigation and nutrient offset project are to provide ecological a...