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Nags Head Woods Preserve The preserve is located on the Outer Banks in North Carolina. © Ben Herndon

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Every species we protect and acre we restore begins with you.

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Our Strategic Approach

Protecting and conserving North Carolina's natural treasures. Together, we have protected 740,000 acres across the state. Dive into the four strategies that make our work possible.

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Hurricane Helene: One Year Later

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Carnivorous Plants: North Carolina's State Treasures

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Getting Started on Your Native Species Garden

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Identifying Fish Species at the Roanoke River

A controlled burn at Calloway Forest Preserve.

Controlled Burning in North Carolina’s Forests

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A person sits at the end of a dock at the edge of a river with thick forests of autumn-colored trees along its banks.
Bekah Herndon on a dock Nags Head Woods Preserve, North Carolina © Ben Herndon/Tandem Stills & Motion, Inc

Visit the Places We Protect in Your Community

Visit our North Carolina preserves to hike, bird, paddle, picnic and more.

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Latest News

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NC's Bogs Have a Dirty Secret, and That's a Good Thing

TNC and partners are working to restore NC's peatlands for local communities and for the planet.

By The New York Times

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Wildfires and Hurricane Helene

Debris from Hurricane Helene is increasing the risk of wildfires. Controlled burning is now more critical than ever to reduce the fuel load.

By The Washington Post

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Asteroid Impact Debris Discovered at Paint Hill

Paint Hill was discovered to contain deposits from an asteroid impact that struck the ocean in the Chesapeake Bay area 35 million years ago.

By Cool Green Science

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Blue Ridge Parkway Leaves show their colors during fall along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. © Dennis Oakley

Manatees to Mountains

From the ridgelines of Appalachia to Florida’s manatee-rich lagoons, the Southern U.S. is one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the country. Explore how our conservation work in North Carolina connects with efforts across this landscape.

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