long pond branch nc conservation mitigation easement non-profit

Long Pond Branch | Conservation Mitigation Easement

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Total Acres

36.1

Project Year

2021

 
Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC

conserve restore habitat badgeThe Long Pond Branch Conservation Mitigation Easement has been significantly impacted by surrounding land use activities.

The degraded stream banks and forested areas currently taken over by invasive species will be restored to their natural and native state. The streams and ditches within the Easement Property will be planted with native vegetation buffers ranging from 50 to 100 ft to provide habitat and protection from damaging land use and runoff.

Mitigation Partner

wildlands-engineering

Our Role

Conservation Easement Grantee

Mitigation Type

Riparian Buffer

 

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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