- 1.The LandTrust For Central NC Saving the places you love
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- Permanently protecting important lands to conserve our regions
rivers and streams, natural and scenic areas, wildlife habitat, and
farm land
- LTCNC serves Anson, Cabarrus, Davidson, Davie, Iredell,
Montgomery, Randolph, Richmond, Rowan and Stanly Counties
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- Working with willing landowners, we protect
- Rivers, streams, and wetlands
- Unique species and natural areas
- Farms and farming communities
- Urban green space, parks and greenways
4. Rivers, Streams & Wetlands Conservation Protect wildlife
movement corridors, improve fishery habitat, protect drinking
water, and ensure recreational opportunities 5. South Yadkin Refuge
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- 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
- 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
- Protect water in 6,000 miles of rivers and streams
- Build trails and facilities for state and local parks
- Restore 350 historic landmarks in public use
- 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
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- 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