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between development and highly valued natural resources under historical growth patterns and a conservation scenario based on the Green Growth Toolbox (GGT) developed by NCWRC. Maps comparing projected development patterns produced using GGT recommendations with projected devel- opment patterns projected from historical trends differed significantly over a 25 -year period. Incor- porating GGT recommendations into development planning for the entire state of North Carolina reduced overlap with conservation priority areas by as much as75% (RENCI at UNC Charlotte 2009). An example from Cabarrus County, in which conser- vation conflicts were reduced by approximately 50% under the GGT conservation planning scenario, is shown in Figure 4 -6. 4, I.2 ' pert,/ /itr1 /}(%t <;' / .a11Gll <;e,, Recommendations for climate change adaptation strategies frequently include expanding protected area networks and connectivity as top priorities (Heller and Zavaleta 2009, Lawler 2009, Mawds- ley et al. 2009), in part to address issues related to species range shifts under climate change. As condi- tions change, some plant and animal populations will be unable to persist in their current locations, but they may be able to disperse into more suitable loca- tions. However, barriers created by human devel- opment (see map of urban imperviousness, Figure 4 -4) may make it difficult for many species to follow Figure 4 -6. Maps of Cabarrus County showing projected growth under historical growth patterns and using a conservation scenario based on the Green Growth Toolbox framework. The same amount of development occurs under each scenario, but conflicts with priority conservation areas are reduced by 49% under the GGT (RENCI at UNC Charlotte, used with permission).