4. Rivers, Streams & Wetlands Conservation Protect wildlife
movement corridors, improve fishery habitat, protect drinking
water, and ensure recreational opportunities 5. South Yadkin Refuge
6.
Unique species and
natural areas
Protect wildlife habitat
Protect rare and endangered species
Preserve natural communities
7. Dunns Mountain 8. Farmland Protection North Carolinas top
industry and local source of farm fresh produce, milk, and meat 9.
Knox Farm, Rowan County 10. The Kannapolis Property 11. Kannapolis
Lands: 12. LandforTomorrow All photos courtesy of NC Division of
Tourism,Film and Sports Development 13.
Our population is expected to grow by 50% to surpass New
Jersey, Michigan and Ohio by 2030
Economy is changing
Air and water pollution, the loss of beautiful and historic
landscapes and traffic jams concern citizens
One million acres of forest and farmland developed per
decade
Historic sites being lost
Why Act Now? NC Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development
14. Five-Year Protection Goals
740,000 acres of land across North Carolina
including
Protect water in 6,000 miles of rivers and streams
plus
Build trails and facilities for state and local parks
plus
Restore 350 historic landmarks in public use
plus
Invest in job creation and community development activities
that conserve land and historic places
Five-Year Protection Goals 15. Why Conserve Land?
Preserve our scenic natural beauty, improve water quality,
protect habitat, leave a legacy
Build our economic future
Demonstrate stewardship to our children
16.
We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it
from our children Native American Proverb
17. 18. 19. 20. Questions Saving the places you love