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19 <br /> Lands Legacy Action Plan 2024-27 <br /> Priority •r January 2024-December 21 <br /> Priority Need Purpose/Use Estimated Cost* <br /> 1. Wildlife and Natural Protect and link existing habitats to Potential cost-share with members Multi-year project as identified in <br /> Connection Corridors between ensure landscape connectivity within of the Eno-New Hope Landscape the Eno-New Hope Landscape <br /> New Hope Creek and the Eno and between the Eno River,Little Conservation Collaborative and Conservation Plan. Begin <br /> River River,and New Hope Creek watersheds grant funds from local discussions with landowners and <br /> Pursue land protection projects that to maintain ecosystem functions and municipalities,state,and federal identify willing sellers/donors by <br /> create connections between critical processes. Create new metric within agencies. Total estimated long- December 2024;coordinate with <br /> wildlife habitats across the"land current ranking matrix that increases term cost of$2 to$3 million, partners,secure grants,negotiate <br /> bridge"between New Hope Creek conservation values within identified depending on total acres and any closings by end of 2027. <br /> and the Eno River in Orange areas of priority.Add areas of county acquisition method. County share <br /> County. (Cane Creek/Haw)not in current plan. (-33%)from Lands Legacy Fund Related—tree canopy assessment <br /> and Conservation Easement Fund. (as per Climate Action Plan)in <br /> Partner with members of the Triangle 2027. <br /> Connectivity Collaborative. <br /> 2. Upper Eno,New Hope and Partner with Collaborative agencies and Multi-year projects.Potential cost- Continue working with key <br /> Jordan Lake Headwaters nonprofits to preserve one the County's share with multiple partners and landowners and update site <br /> Preserves largest intact natural areas for a planned State/Federal grant funds. reconnaissance in 2024. <br /> Acquire/protect additional priority nature preserve with trails,outdoor Collaborate with partners in <br /> lands adjoining existing nature education,and campsite.Partnering to Total estimated long-term cost of acquiring lands as feasible in <br /> preserve lands in Seven Mile Creek, protect remaining portions of an combined projects$1.5 -3 million. 2024-2027. Actively pursue <br /> as well as the Mason Farm to Jordan important natural corridor that links County share of this(-33%)from grants and partner funding. <br /> Lake wildlife corridor and UNC lands(including Mason Farm combination of Lands Legacy and <br /> associated natural areas. Biological Reserve)with the New Hope Conservation Easement Funds. <br /> game lands(Jordan Lake).Examine <br /> linkages and gaps in New Hope Creek <br /> corridor. <br /> 7 <br />