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7 <br /> Orange County project will hopefully lead to a regional and <br /> comprehensive conservation plan. <br /> The Work Plan: <br /> The Triangle Land Conservancy will hire a biologist who will <br /> direct the study. He or she will be supervised by an Oversight <br /> Committee comprised of three members, Pearson Stewart, Haven <br /> Wiley, and Livy Ludington. They will meet at regular intervals with <br /> the biologist, or project director, to see that the project is carried out <br /> in a professional and timely manner. <br /> The project will be divided into three parts. First, the County's <br /> vegetative cover will be mapped in order to determine potential <br /> habitat. This work will involve using aerial photographs to determine <br /> hardwood as opposed to pine forests. This data will be digitized so <br /> that a G.I.S. map can be created. We will also use G.I.S. mapping <br /> provided by the Albemarle Pamlico Esturarine Study. By viewing <br /> forest cover as well as stream corridors, a picture of predictable <br /> animal habitat will begin to emerge. <br /> The director of the study will conduct field work in spring and <br /> summer. He or she will update the original Inventory while <br /> accumulating new zoological data. Species identification and threats <br /> to them will be determined. Public lands will be inspected. <br /> Finally, the director will write a report (including relevant <br /> maps) which will be submitted to the County. The report will feature <br /> precise identification of wildlife habitat, such as wildlife corridors <br /> and large tracts of mature hardwoods. Threats to the survival of <br /> certain species will be noted as well as recommendations for the <br /> future protection of these animals. Additionally, a wildlife <br /> management plan for public lands will be proposed. <br /> The Budget <br />