| Sam Warnock, February 2024
A History of Land Trusts in North Carolina
North Carolina, with its diverse landscapes ranging from the Appalachian Mountains in the west to the coastal plains in the east, has an incredible range of unique places worth saving. Despite the modern form of land conservation being rela...
| 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...
| Nathan Phillips, February 2024
Box Creek Wilderness Land Preservation
Unique Places To Save Provided Online Technology to Help Prevent a Power Line Over One of the Largest Natural Heritage Areas in North Carolina Unique Places To Save conducted an online outreach and education campaign in coordination with ou...
| 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, ...
| Sam Warnock, February 2024
Capturing the Beauty of Rivers: An Introductory Guide for Photographers
Rivers, ever-changing and full of life, open a world of opportunities for new and experienced photographers alike. Each day brings a new scene, a different mood, and a story waiting to be told. In this short guide, we'll dive into practical...
| Sam Warnock, February 2024
Waterfowl Hunting & Healthy Rivers: Sustaining a Tradition for All Ages
Waterfowl hunting, often embraced as a heritage sport, transcends mere recreation, especially in the context of environmental conservation. At the heart of this activity lies the health of our river ecosystems, which are crucial for sustain...
| 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...