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Four Hills | Conservation Easement

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Total Acres

77.9

Project Year

2024

 
Located in Anson County NCconserve restore habitat badge

Unique Places to Save serves as the long-term conservation easement holder for the Four Hills Mitigation Site, a 77.89-acre restoration project. Once degraded by livestock use and erosion, the site underwent significant ecological restoration.

More than 18,700 linear feet of stream and 8.4 acres of wetlands were restored or enhanced to improve water quality, reestablish floodplain connectivity, and support native plant and animal life. It also protects critical habitat and contributes to improving the health of the Rocky River, a conservation priority in North Carolina.

With the placement of a permanent conservation easement, Unique Places to Save ensures the site's long-term protection and stewardship. The effort aligned with our mission to conserve high-value lands that safeguard biodiversity, clean water, and climate resilience.

 

Mitigation Partner

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Our Role

Conservation Easement Grantee

Mitigation Type

Stream & Wetland
Restoration & Conservation

About the Authormichael scisco

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.

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