Agenda - 11-12-2013 - 2 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

13 Lands Legacy Action Plan 2014 -17 DRAFT 10131113 The following are more specific acquisition objectives developed from existing plans, BOCC feedback /direction, County staff knowledge, and discussions with other conservation partners; in some cases expanding upon or refining advisory board recommendations. These are not listed in priority order. A. Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat • Work with the Botanical Garden Foundation and other partners to conserve key areas and establish a Jordan Lake Headwaters Preserve, including Mason Farm Oak- Hickory Forest (natural heritage area of state significance) • Work with the Eno River Association and others to conserve critical land for the Seven Mile Creek component of the Upper Eno Preserve, including Sevenmile Creek Sugar Maple Bottoms (natural heritage area of state significance) • Work with the Eno River Association, the Town of Hillsborough and others to conserve priority riparian and upland habitats in the Upper Eno River critical area • Work with Triangle Land Conservancy and others to conserve priority riparian lands and prime forest lands located in the Upper New Hope Creek watershed • Work with the Town of Carrboro, University of NC and the Friends of Bolin Creek to identify priority lands for conserving the Upper Bolin Creek corridor See #2 and #4 on the Priority Table (Pages 3 -4) B. Farmland Preservation Continue working with the Orange NRCS /Soil and Water Conservation District to identify and prioritize willing sellers and donors of conservation easements on prime farmland in priority watersheds Continue working with the Orange NRCS /Soil and Water Conservation District to apply for grants from the NC Agricultural Development & Farmland Preservation Trust Fund and federal Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program for the purchase of agricultural conservation easements See #3 on the Priority Table (Pages 3 -4) C. Parklands and Open Space • Acquire land for a future district park in the White Cross area (Bingham Township) consistent with the County's Master Recreation and Parks Plan • Acquire key parcels needed for a public pedestrian trail and wildlife corridor that would connect Hillsborough Riverwalk to the Haw River for the planned NC Mountains -to -Sea Trail— focusing in short -term on the link between Occoneechee Mountain and the Seven Mile Creek component of the Upper Eno Preserve • In all acquisitions, be cognizant of the potential for meeting other objectives of protecting riparian buffers, natural areas and historic /archaeological sites See #1 and #2 on the Priority Table (Pages 3 -4)