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North Carolina

From the Appalachian Trail to the Albemarle Pamlico Estuary, North Carolina's rich natural resources beckon wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Here, the Fund and its partners have worked closely with local communities to integrate conservation, sustainable economic development, and social justice principals to preserve more than 175,000 acres.

Blue Ridge Parkway, NC

The Conservation Fund joined with North Carolina State Parks to secure a conservation easement over 332 acres along four miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway.   Read more>

Chimney Rock: A State Landmark Protected

An iconic tourist spot was protected in the Tar Heel State thanks to a partnership between The Conservation Fund, the State of North Carolina, conservation organizations and private landowners.  Read more>

Civil War Battlefield Conservation, NC

The Conservation Fund's Civil War Battlefield Campaign works in partnerships to protect our nation's hallowed ground, to provide comprehensive information on the 384 principal Civil War battlefields, designated by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission, and to honor those that fought and died in the war.   Read more>

Keep It Natural Carolinas, NC and SC

Customers of Anheuser-Busch’s Natural Light and Natural Ice received a conservation dividend last summer as part of the “Keep It Natural Carolinas” promotional campaign. Responding to consumer interest in the environment, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. joined the Fund and local partners to promote the conservation of wildlife habitat, agricultural lands, and river corridors  Read more>

Lower Cape Fear, NC

As a conservation gift to the nation, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company protected more than 1,200 acres along the Lower Cape Fear River through a conservation easement donated to the Fund.   Read more>

New River Initiative, NC/VA/WV

The Fund is integrating watershed protection with economic revitalization to preserve this American Heritage River—renowned for its wildlife and recreation opportunities.   Read more>

Palmetto Peartree Preserve

The Fund is working with the communities of Tyrrell County, North Carolina to develop ecotourism and environmental education at the Palmetto Peartree Preserve, helping to position it as a primary destination on the North Carolina Bird Trail.   Read more>

Pisgah National Forest, NC

Nestled in the Pisgah National Forest, 4,400-acre Lake Logan is now protected from further development thanks to a partnership between the Fund, the USDA Forest Service, the State of North Carolina, the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, and the Boy Scouts of America.  Read more>

Resourceful Communities Program

Established in 1991, The Conservation Fund's Resourceful Communities Program blends innovative techniques to help North Carolina's underserved communities create new economies that protect and restore, rather than extract, natural resources.   Read more>
Regional Scorecard - Southeast
Acres Protected: 824,434
Fair Market Value: $1,417,252,951
Acquisition Cost: $1,002,805,057
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 824,434
Spotlight - North Carolina

Mary and Nelson James at the Raleigh Farmer's Market
Take a "Stand" for Farmers

This summer, there’s a lot going on "behind the stands." In North Carolina, farm families such as Mary and Nelson James have joined to cherish traditions, save farmland and sustain their community for future generations.
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