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APPENDIX H EMISSION REDUCTION <br /> GREEN COMMUNITY <br /> ImpactAction Steps Emissions <br /> GC 1.1.1 Focus on connectivity of open space Medium <br /> GC 1.1.2 Support the Department of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation to develop <br /> a resource that identifies those areas of the highest natural value that should be prioritized Medium <br /> for preservation from new developments <br /> GC 1.2.1 Transition landscaping at two County buildings per year beginning in 2027. Low <br /> GC 1.2.2 Install rainwater collection systems in two County buildings per year beginning in 2027. Low <br /> GC 1.2.3 Organize an event showcasing the County's green infrastructure. Low <br /> GC 2.1.1 Develop a Tree Master Plan by 2029 Medium <br /> GC 2.1.2 Utilize "citizen scientist"residents to support tree inventory efforts Low <br /> GC 2.1.3 Organize a bi-annual tree giveaway program, native plant sale/seed giveaways. Low <br /> Maintain and make available list of local native plant growers <br /> GC 3.1.1 Launch two new initiatives or collaborations with local farms each year; Medium <br /> prioritize carbon sequestration projects <br /> GC 3.1.2 Direct the public to resources from research-based organizations such as Low <br /> Cooperative Extension and other land-grant institutional programs <br /> GC 4.1.1 Enhance branding of locally sourced food and focus on building a stronger Medium <br /> ag tourism network <br /> GC 4.1.2 Host gardening workshops utilizing community center gardens; promote staff/volunteer <br /> led gardens on County properties/parks that have space and especially in areas that Low <br /> may be considered food deserts <br /> GC 5.1.1 Define sustainable farming practices outlined in the U.S. Code Title 7, Section 3103 Low <br /> GC 5.1.2 Provide a clearinghouse of information for farmers and funding opportunities available Low <br /> for implementation of sustainable farm practices through County Extension office <br /> GC 5.1.3 Target carbon sequestration and renewable energy projects for Low <br /> farmers practicing sustainable farming on County land <br /> GC 5.1.4 Promote the County's Community Garden Grant Program Low <br /> GC 6.1.1 Organize community workshops on the importance of native landscaping and pollinators. Low <br /> GC 6.1.2 Establish a recognition program for households and businesses Low <br /> that adopt native landscaping. <br /> GC 6.2.1 Organize a workshop on rainwater capture each year beginning in 2024 Low <br /> GC 6.2.2 Distribute free rainwater capture kits at each workshop Low <br /> GC 6.2.3 Showcase rainwater capture infrastructure at the Davis Center and replicate Low <br /> at other park facilities <br /> GC 6.3.1 Establish partnerships with two new initiatives each year to improve protection Low <br /> of lands and streams beginning in 2030 through 2035 <br /> GC 6.3.2 Develop educational resources on land and stream protection. Low <br /> GC 6.3.3 Implement a volunteer program for natural environment protection Low <br /> GC 6.4.1 Provide staff support for the implementation of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Low <br /> Freight Train Trail Feasibility Study initiative <br /> GC 6.4.2 Ensure that public transit pick up/drop off locations are located along these networks Low <br /> (Action T.1.1) <br /> GC 6.4.3 Promote the Train Trail initiative through the Parks and Recreation Department Low <br /> GC 6.5.1 Receive Board of Commissioner approval to expand the Community Climate Action Medium <br /> Grant program <br /> GC 6.6.1 Coordinate a swap out program for gas powered landscaping equipment with all electric Medium <br /> GC 6.6.2 Provide incentives for all electric landscaping equipment Medium <br /> 7 ORANGE COUNTY, NC • APPENDICES <br />