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73 <br /> Additionally, the state find soll')c local governments have also established )lll(,,,s to protect <br /> vegettued ripirian buft'03'S fiOUJI(I a1011[�SUCHITIS, rivers„ and reservoirs in various parts of <br /> North Carolina, Refer to the rollowint�'wobsite: <br /> .............. ...........---------............ <br /> Your Forest Stewardship Plan should draw attention to water bodies located on your <br /> property that should be protected during 'forest management activities. This may include <br /> the establishment of strearnside management zories, (SMZs) which are meant 'to prevent <br /> sedimentation and rnaintain healthy water temperatures, Proper pre-harvest planuing <br /> prior to cutting timber can help ensure protection of both soil and water resources, <br /> Information on forestry activities an(] water quality issues can be found on tile NCFS <br /> website: hit p gfp y q Ls Liv i cc t ov et qjjqjtty/ wpcjjjj t, iti tt jyjj n <br /> Mat <br /> -—--------- <br /> Soil and Water, on Yom,Propet-ty: Tile property lies in the Cape Fear River Basin and <br /> is subaject to the Jordan Lake Buffer Rules, Soil erosion and runoff are discussed <br /> extensively in the plan, The landowner is interested in preserving and protecting water <br /> quality throughout the property. <br /> Biodiversity is the variety of life (including diversity of species, genetic diversity and <br /> diversity of ecosystems) and the processes that support it. Landowners can contribute to <br /> the conservation of biodiversity by providing a diversity of habitats, It is important to <br /> select management options that offer the greatest opportunities for promoting wildlife <br /> habitat and conserving biodiversity while fulfilling other land ownership obJectives, <br /> Some of these options include, but are not limited to, conserving wildlife habitat and <br /> biodiversity by: <br /> I. Managing stand-level habitat features, <br /> 2. Promoting aqualic,and riparian areas, <br /> 3. Managing landscape features, <br /> 4. Conserving rare species and communities, <br /> 5. Protecting special features and sites. <br /> 6. Developing partnerships with natural resource agencies and conservation <br /> organizations. <br /> For more information on managing for biological diversity, refer to the following <br /> website: litt <br /> 11,s/qq-q§yAteiRsety,ices/biodiversity..�11 LT I <br /> ............. <br /> 20 <br />