A phenomenal growth of land trusts or conservancies, similar in focus to the Nature Conservancy began to occur statewide beginning in the mid-1980s. For instance, the Triangle Land Conservancy was established in 1983 to support native wildlife and biological diversity, maintain water quality, preserve cultural heritage, increase recreational opportunities, and expand parks and greenway systems for the region that includes Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Lee, Orange, and Wake Counties.

Concepts

conservation

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conservancies, conservation movement, ncpedia, ncpedia: concervation movement: programs and initiatives, north carolina history

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)