"In understanding the past of enslaved Africans in the longleaf pine forests, we are able to better grasp the importance of conservation, especially in the role of minorities in conservation today. Even though the forests once expanded the use of slavery, The Nature Conservancy, in its restoration efforts, shifts the role of the forests from their troublesome past to a more positive role in protecting the climate." — Emmy Dasanaike. As we work to restore longleaf pine, it is our responsibility to understand the history that shaped the land, reshape relationships, and reconnect people to the land. In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, dive into Emmy Dasanaike's article on the history of enslaved Africans during the naval stores industry in North Carolina. Tap the link to start reading! https://lnkd.in/eX9bfhd8
The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina
Non-profit Organizations
Durham, North Carolina 748 followers
Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends – globally, and in North Carolina.
About us
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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https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/north-carolina/
External link for The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
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- Durham, North Carolina
Updates
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We are excited to see this bipartisan, bicameral bill introduction to help accelerate readiness and conservation outcomes around our military installations. Special thanks to Representative Greg Murphy and Senator Ted Budd from NC for their leadership, along with Senator Tim Kaine and Representative Jimmy Panetta. #ncpol https://lnkd.in/eZJN_mUR 📸 Thomas Duval
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Congratulations to Margaret Southern, Adam Warwick, Danise Tedesucci, and Shelia Reddy on one more year working for The Nature Conservancy! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to conservation. Join us in celebrating our incredible team! 🙂
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All our burns are carefully planned events that require extensive preparation to ensure the safety of the community, our crew members, and the forest🌲. One of the key steps before we burn is prepping the land. We build fire breaks and clean the area as much as possible, removing anything that could cause the fire to escape. Do you have any questions related to controlled burning? Comment below!
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Our partners at the Natural Heritage Program help us determine which properties are the richest in plant and animal species, the best locations for building corridors, and the most impactful for human communities🌳. Once we identify those properties, we rely on Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to inform our management strategies. Margaret Fields, our drone expert, is our eyes in the sky! On this field day, through drone mapping, we identified how the Cape Fear River connects to its floodplains and where physical barriers can be removed to enhance the water flow🐠.
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Controlled burning season has begun🌳! People who live in and near longleaf pine forests from the Sandhills to the Coast may soon see smoke in the air as TNC and its conservation partners conduct controlled burns to restore the forest. Controlled burns are carefully planned to maximize ecological benefits while minimizing any nuisances such as smoke. Each burn has a specific plan that lays out goals, safety of staff and communities, conditions under which a burn will occur, and how the burn will be conducted. Experts monitor the weather and only make a final call to burn at the last minute if all conditions are favorable. Learn more about controlled burning: https://lnkd.in/g56mxdrq.
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Did you know NC is the land of the longleaf pine?🤔 This tree once covered 90 million acres from Virginia to Texas, but after extreme harvesting and fire suppression, that number reduced to 3 million acres. Today, TNC and its conservation partners are restoring longleaf pine across the Southeast. Currently, those efforts have increased the forest to 5.2 million acres, and this number keeps growing. ☀️Here are some places you can see longleaf pine: Weymouth Woods, Sandhills Nature Preserve Calloway Forest Preserve Trail, Sandhills The Green Swamp Preserve. When you visit one of these preserves, you connect yourself with a resilient forest and with the hard work that it takes to recover these forests. 👉Read our curated list of the best trails in North Carolina and fill your 2025 with lots of adventures: https://lnkd.in/eghzqeg6
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Burn crews have begun preparations for the start of fire season at the Southeast Coastal Plain🔥. This week, they completed their refresher training, familiarized themselves with the equipment, and learned about TNC. We are excited to welcome this team and are getting everything ready for a safe and productive season😀!
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