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56 <br /> • Intergovernmental: "Coordination of County policies and decisions affecting natural and cultural <br /> resources with other jurisdictions in Orange County includes working with the Towns...and the <br /> City of Durham,to ensure that the interconnectivity of natural resources is recognized and <br /> planned for...The County's Lands Legacy Program strives for close coordination with the other <br /> adjoining local governments. Interconnectivity of natural resource lands,whether for wildlife or <br /> human uses, is a key component and likely to be an area of emphasis for many years to come." <br /> • "In summary, conservation of the natural and cultural resources within Orange County will <br /> require heightened levels of cooperation and collaboration with the other local governments in the <br /> County and the region in future years." <br /> TRANSPORTATION <br /> Small area plans prioritize implementation or improvement of wildlife crossing structures at particular <br /> locations. Lands Legacy Program staff work with NC DOT to implement these structures when <br /> opportunities arise through transportation improvement projects. <br /> Town of Carrboro <br /> The Town of Carrboro's land use ordinance and the following plans were reviewed: Carrboro Vision <br /> 2020:Policies through the Year 2020(2000),Facilitated Small Area Plan for Carrboro's Northern Study <br /> Area(1999), and Recreation and Parks Comprehensive Master Plan Update for the Town of Carrboro <br /> (2006). <br /> At the time of this report, Carrboro is in the process of developing a comprehensive plan to guide <br /> achievement of the vision described in Carrboro Vision 2020. <br /> NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION <br /> The Environmental Protection and Promotion section of Carrboro Vision 2020 includes several policies <br /> that either directly or indirectly support the protection of natural areas and wildlife corridors, including: <br /> • Section 5.2,Water <br /> o Policy 5.22: "Carrboro should adopt a strategy and set of policies to protect all of our <br /> creeks, streams,ponds,and lakes." <br /> • Section 5.3, Open Space, Greenways, and Natural Areas <br /> o Policy 5.31: "Carrboro should work to preserve open space and greenways through all <br /> available means, such as direct purchase, conservation easements, donations, and federal <br /> and state grants." <br /> o Policy 5.32: "The town should map a connected series of greenways that are large <br /> enough to serve as wildlife corridors." <br /> • Section 5.6, Farmland Preservation <br /> o Policy 5.61: "The town should adopt incentives to help limit the conversion of farmland <br /> to developed uses that bridge the transition areas. These incentives should be designed to <br /> preserve small farms, farm co-ops, and organic farming within new conservation <br /> subdivisions and elsewhere." <br /> Recreation and Parks policies in Carrboro Vision 2020 promote a network of greenways that supports <br /> wildlife corridors,including: <br /> • Policy 1.11: "The town should encourage and support the development of greenways and <br /> parklands dedicated to public use along streams and easements. There should be a network of <br /> connected greenways throughout the town. These greenways should serve as nature trails, biking <br /> and walking trails,wildlife corridors. All should protect our natural environment." <br /> A Landscape Plan for Wildlife Habitat Connectivity 4 <br />