Want to dig a little deeper into conservation in North Carolina? Here are the people, places and projects that make a difference.

Faces of Conservation

Discover the people and organizations who help make The Nature Conservancy a success.

Southern Forests Project

In 2006, The Nature Conservancy protected 218,000 acres in 10 states. The project included protection of 76,500 acres in four project areas in Eastern North Carolina. This work is part of North Carolina's contribution to the Conservancy's six major conservation initiatives.

Reviving the Roanoke

For three decades, the Conservancy has worked with local people, local partners and a host of organizations to maintain the vibrancy of the Roanoke. This work is part of North Carolina's contribution to the Conservancy's six major conservation initiatives.

Red Cockaded Woodpecker Recovery

This award-winning cooperative project with the U.S. Army, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and other partners in the Sandhills helps protect habitat for a federally-endangered bird.

Global Fire Initiative

In North Carolina, fire plays a critical role in many landscapes and is important in maintaining ecological health. The Conservancy is a partner in the NC Prescribed Fire Council, which brings together land managers, natural resource professionals and others to promote the best practices and benefits of fire.

Global Invasive Species Initiative

Ecosystems across North Carolina are threatened by a variety of invasive species. The Conservancy has identified which species pose the biggests threats to our forests and waters and what can be done to help prevent their spreading.

Read All About It

From its annual report to its newsletter published three times per year, the Chapter's publications describe the Conservancy's successes and future plans in North Carolina.

Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Little Tennessee River © TNC; soapwort gentian © Bill Kautter.