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title: Feed & Seed | Conservation Mitigation Easement | Unique Places to Save
description: The Feed & Seed Conservation Mitigation Easement in the Cape Fear River Basin is a restored riparian stream buffer & habitat with 4 unnamed tributaries
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# Feed & Seed | Conservation Mitigation Easement
Michael Scisco - February 2024
### Total Acres
25.6
### Project Year
2021
##### Located in the Cape Fear River Basin of Randolph County NC
[](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/our-values#badge)The Feed and Seed Conservation Mitigation Easement, once restored, will be an oasis of riparian stream buffer and habitat amongst cattle pasture and agricultural row crop fields.
The four unnamed tributaries within the Easement Property drain into Randlemann Lake, a reservoir for Randolph and Guilford counties, NC.
The Easement Property also includes a pond that will be planted with a riparian buffer of 100 ft, creating a healthy pond ecosystem that can support its own biodiverse ecosystem.
##### Mitigation Partner
Our Role
### Conservation Easement Grantee
Mitigation Type
### Stream Restoration & Enhancement
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About the Author
Michael brings nearly 20 years of experience to his role as Trusted Conservation Advisor at Unique Places to Save. He has worked to conserve over 200,000 acres across the U.S. while securing over $200M in funding and transacting $500M in land and other real estate.
[Learn More](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/michael-scisco-conservation-expert)
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