Puncheon Fork

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Total Acres

13.17

Project Year

2020

 
Located in the French Broad River Basin of Madison County NC

conserve restore habitat badgeThe Puncheon Fork conservation easement is comprised of a 13.17-acre area and includes Puncheon Fork and three of its unnamed tributaries as well as a segment of Hampton Creek, which all drain into Upper Big Laurel Creek and, eventually, the French Broad River.

The streams and wetlands proposed for restoration and enhancement have been significantly impacted by long-term agricultural practices which have contributed to degraded stream channels and the lack of riparian wetland and buffer vegetation.

 

Mitigation Partner

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Our Role

Conservation Easement Grantee

Mitigation Type

Stream & Wetland Restoration Preservation

 

About the Authormichael scisco

Michael brings nearly 20 years of experience to his role as Conservation Director 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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