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The Conservation Planning Tool (CPT) consists of assessments and maps that identify, evaluate, and prioritize important natural resources required to maintain healthy and sustainable ecosystems statewide. Six assessments and maps are included in the CPT: Biodiversity/Wildlife Habitat, Forestry Lands, Farmland, Open Space and Conservation Lands, Marine/Estuarine, and Water Services. This planning tool illustrates the locations and conservation values of significant natural resources throughout North Carolina, and has been applied by local governments, state agencies, regional councils of governments, funding programs, and conservation organizations to support land use, conservation, mitigation and transportation planning and decision-making.
- NOTE: Updates for the Biodiversity/Wildlife Habitat Assessment and Open Space and Conservation Lands components of the CPT have recently been completed and posted (linked below at Detailed Report, Printable PDF Maps, and Data Download for GIS Professionals).
- For access to data, or to request data or other information relative to the new updates, please contact Allison Weakley, Conservation Planner, at 919-707-8629 or allison.weakley@ncdenr.gov.
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