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Eno N&vtaf Hope I ,and. cape Cc,,m. ifl riYlaiatio n Plan What is this plan? Local non - profit conservation organizations and governments from Orange, Chatham, Durham, and Wake Counties have collaborated to identify high - priority landscape corridors that connect a network of critical wildlife habitats within the Jordan Lake watershed and across the "land bridge" between New Hope Creek (Cape Fear River Basin) and the Eno River (Meuse River Basin). The plan will use scientific analyses to identify locations of important habitats and corridors to help guide conservation efforts on a landscape scale through actions that that are relevant and appropriate for the long -term persistence of native species and ecosystem services in a developing region, such as conservation agreements, adjustments to existing land use policies or ordinances, and land acquisition. ..�..�..�: ". Ili. . °�.�.. °..�.....�....�........0 Why plan for conservation? The loss of overall biological 1 /� % /i��'� , diversity in North Carolina — across all plant and animal groups — is largely caused by habitat loss and fragmentation. The CHa 'AM " N V Jordan Lake watershed is a prime example of an area under i intense development pressure, but with the potential to preserve and link existing habitats to ensure landscape ... 0 1 6 6 BMilxs connectivity within and between the Eno River and New Hope Creek watersheds. Existing protected areas are in danger of becoming further isolated by roadways and other causes of habitat fragmentation, and in the face of increasing threats and environmental changes, these natural areas require protected landscape corridors to maintain ecosystem functions and processes. Without these connections, the existing patchwork of existing conservation lands will become further isolated, threatening their value and contribution to the long -term persistence of species and ecosystem services. To ensure the persistence of species and ecosystem services in this developing region, a multi - pronged and proactive approach is necessary to coordinate collaborative conservation action in our communities. Proactive conservation planning secures benefits for protecting water quality, the future of native plants and wildlife, our local economy, and working farms and forests. 14abitzrt Connectivity is the Key Wildltlffe g,raduallly disappear from isolated or thin strips of opens space. A critical elernent of any conservation, development is to conserve habitats that are as wide as posMbie and are connected to adjacent natural areas. 1 c°onnecteaaPMbitaat i �ragmeraCMopera Space Who is paying for this? The NC Wildlife Resources Commission provides cost -share assistance to support local government planning projects that consider wildlife and natural resource conservation in land use and development planning, incentives, and ordinances. The Botanical Garden Foundation, Inc., is leading this project and welcomes your questions and comments. How do 1 find out more? If you are interested in learning more, please contact Johnny Randall or 919 - 962 -2380. You can also ask to be added to our listsery for periodic updates on the plan. The final project will be presented to a wide audience through public meetings, local government advisory boards, and to elected officials. n rcu M m,nn rui �a ru,,-riu