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Loop Road | Conservation Easement

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Total Acres

13.8

Project Year

2023

 
Located in Wayne County NCconserve restore habitat badge

The Loop Road Mitigation Bank Parcel is a 13.75-acre project designed to restore riparian buffer and nutrient offset functions in the Neuse River Basin. Developed by Wildlands Engineering and permanently protected through a conservation easement held by Unique Places to Save, this site transforms agricultural land into a thriving natural corridor.

The project restores native vegetation along waterways that flow into Falling Creek, a stream classified for water supply and nutrient sensitivity. Restoration activities reduce sediment and nutrient runoff, improve water quality, and enhance wildlife habitat.

With over 30,000 square feet of buffer restoration, the site supports regional conservation goals while ensuring long-term protection of sensitive riparian systems. Unique Places to Save provides enduring oversight and stewardship, upholding its mission to safeguard North Carolina’s most valuable natural areas for future generations.

 

Mitigation Partner

wildlands engineering

 

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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