Appendix 5
Reference Document 5-1
Integrate climate change adaptation practices and resiliency planning into NCWRC policies and operations
Utilize the Wildlife Conservation Lands Program (WCLP) to promote green space and diverse plant communities by deferring private landowners' property tax liability Continue to support natural infrastructure restoration projects (i.e., living shorelines, oyster reefs, etc.), where appropriate (and design appropriate) through permit review Continue to engage and support local governments in incorporating natural area protection in land use planning and policy to support climate resiliency via the Green Growth Toolbox
Continue to encourage wide riparian, wetland buffers and floodplain protection through permitting and the Green Growth Toolbox
Provide technical guidance on oyster reef projects to minimize and avoid impacts on fish habitat
Provide technical guidance on development review to improve site preparation in support of retaining native tree cover
Continue to prioritize restoration of native habitats and conservation of species of greatest conservation need through technical guidance
Continue to work with partners (i.e., TNC, land trusts, NHP) to support Natural Heritage dedication of nature preserves, land conservation, and restoration
Game lands management
Protect forested floodplains on game lands
Continue to identify areas on game lands in need of habitat and stream restoration and replant buffers, as needed
Continue to support and initiate research and monitoring activities that increase knowledge and understanding of impacts of environmental stressors of change as well as to support continued forest health and resilience using the best available science Support and expand utilization of forest management to restore and maintain native forest types that sequester carbon and are more resilient to climate change, disease, and forest pests
2025 NC Wildlife Action Plan
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