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The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina

The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina

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Durham, North Carolina 835 followers

Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends – globally, and in North Carolina.

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We're committed to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. And since 1977, we’ve been working in North Carolina to do just that!

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11-50 employees
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Durham, North Carolina

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  • View organization page for The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina
    The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina

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    Where are all our followers from the mountains of NC?🙋 Have you seen these species? Spring is a critical time for managing invasive species. As the weather warms up, many invasive plants and pests begin to emerge and grow rapidly, often outcompeting native species🤨. This time is ideal to treat these plants and replace them with native species to create a better habitat for our pollinator friends🐝 . Here are native plants to consider: 🌱 For shaded areas: Pennsylvania sedge, ostrich fern, sensitive fern, and Carolina allspice. 🌱 For sunny areas: Broomsedge, golden ragwort, mountain mint, beebalms, and smooth hydrangea. Check out our quick guide with plant ideas local to each region of North Carolina to get started. 🌿 https://lnkd.in/eke3SWwe

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    April Fools! Don’t get fooled by these invasive plants! 🌱 Thinking about revamping your garden? 🌸 Before you start, make sure to watch out for invasive plants! These sneaky invaders can change the structure and function of the ecosystem. They outcompete native plants, disrupting habitats for native wildlife, especially our beloved pollinators! 🐝🦋 Plus, treating invasive species can be very costly. 🌼 Create a garden full of native plants 🌼 and provide a perfect home for pollinators like birds, bees, and butterflies. 🐦🐝🦋 Starting a native plant garden can be confusing, but don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Check out our quick guide with plant ideas local to each region of North Carolina to get started: https://lnkd.in/eke3SWwe

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    Six months after Hurricane Helene, The Nature Conservancy and its conservation partners are working to assess and understand its impacts on our forests🌳. Now more than ever, our efforts to restore oaks are vital for creating stronger forests that can withstand extreme conditions. After the hurricane, many forests were blown down, which significantly impacted oaks. With oak regeneration already lacking in many oak forests, maples, and other species will have more opportunities to take over, leading to less resilient forests in the future. We are collaborating with partners in North Carolina and across the Appalachian Region to help our Southern Blue Ridge forests recover. Our efforts include implementing a combination of strategies such as controlled burning, thinning, and planting oak seedlings. Learn more about our post-Helene assessment and recovery efforts: https://lnkd.in/eaAwBpnz

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    March marks 6 months after Hurricane Helene caused widespread damage to forests in Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, and beyond. Our Tennessee team joined foresters in the Clinch Valley of Virginia and spent time in the woods assessing the damage from the storm to a carbon project in the area. With the loss of trees, there is a loss of the carbon stored in that timber and the future carbon that the tree would sequester. We collected data on the volume of downed timber, which will inform us on how best to manage the remaining standing trees for the health of the woodlands in the future🌳 .

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    If you live in western North Carolina or have visited after Hurricane Helene, you may have seen an incredible amount of natural debris. More than 800,000 acres of timberland were damaged by Hurricane Helene. As you may have seen in the news, this is a concern as wildfire season ramps up because the downed trees create a lot of potential fuel on the forest floor. The wood will dry out more quickly without a closed canopy, and species that burn hotter can flourish. Our seasonal fire crew is working with regional partners to create fire lines, secure road access, and perform controlled burns to minimize the fuel load. Learn more about our post-Helene assessment and recovery efforts: https://lnkd.in/eaAwBpnz 📸 Donna Rzewnicki

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    We are excited to announce that The Nature Conservancy (TNC) purchased a 305-acre tract near Fort Bragg in Moore County🎉. The tract, known as Paint Hill Farm, hosts well-managed and frequently burned longleaf pine stands, red-cockaded woodpeckers, a population of the state-threatened sandhills pyxie-moss, and other at-risk species, such as Bachman’s sparrow and loggerhead shrike. In the coming months, the property will be acquired by the North Carolina (NC) Division of Parks and Recreation to expand Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve!😀 Paint Hill was also recently discovered to contain deposits from an asteroid impact that struck the ocean in the current Chesapeake Bay area 35 million years ago. These findings are described in a paper in the forthcoming Volume 55, Issue 1, of the journal Southeastern Geology. We'll keep you posted🔔 . Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7ybphqE 📸 Matthew Greene

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    The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina

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    This month marks six months since Hurricane Helene reshaped western North Carolina's rivers and floodplains. In the case of this specific area, the hurricane impacts helped connect a floodplain, allowing fish to use this area for refuge and spawning. Rivers love to ebb and flow. Water in a river speeds up when flowing down a riffle and slows down in pools and when flowing across. These changes create incredible habitats for plants and animals, providing more diversity and life to the river. In this more connected floodplain, we have already seen frog eggs, indicating that this place is becoming a suitable habitat for animals. All the changes in the landscape across Western North Carolina have shifted our watershed restoration plans. Working with our partners, we are still assessing the areas, learning, and planning for more resilient watersheds. Learn more about our post-Helene assessment and recovery efforts: https://lnkd.in/eaAwBpnz

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    The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina

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    Water is the essence of life, and its preservation is more critical than ever. That's why we are fully committed to expanding our water program🚰 . One of our key partnerships is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who manage the Jordan Dam on the Cape Fear River. Together, we are exploring innovative ways to manage water releases, enhance fish passage, and improve water quality for communities such as Fayetteville, Durham, Cary, and Apex that depend on the river for their drinking water🌊 . Today, on World Water Day, take simple actions to prevent water contamination in your home: 👉 Don't pour hazardous substances like chemicals, motor oil, and medications down the drain. 👉Reduce Use of Pesticides and Fertilizers 👉Prevent garbage from entering water bodies 👉Conserve Water What are some other actions you can take? Comment your answer

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    🌞 During hot, dry months, water on the Lower Cape Fear tends to stagnate, leading to harmful blue-green algae blooms. These blooms can pose risks to both people and animals. Working with our partners the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, we are managing water releases from the Jordan Lake dam. This helps stir up the water and disrupt those pesky algae blooms. 💰 This strategy results in significant cost savings for water treatment facilities. Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC), costing around $1 per pound, is used to remove blue-green algae from drinking water. Imagine treating around 24 million gallons a day! In the long run, better water quality saves treatment costs. Improving the health of the river benefits everyone—people, plants, and animals. 📸 Mark Vander

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