Activities

Natural Heritage Program Activities

Learn more about our program's conservation efforts, view the results of biological surveys, and witness some of our successful projects in action.

Our Conservation Efforts

A Commitment to Conservation

The Natural Heritage Program works with landowners, local, state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporations to conserve the significant natural areas of the state, through short and long-term agreements, conservation planning and land management assistance.

Natural Area Inventories

Environmental Data for Public Use

The Natural Heritage Program conducts biological surveys to inventory the natural areas of our state and shares information with citizens, corporations, agencies, and non-profit organizations for conservation and development planning.

View Success Stories

Benefitting Every North Carolinian

The N.C Natural Heritage Program plays a valuable role in the successful protection of some of our state’s most unique and special places.

NHP Advisory Committee

Guided by Dedicated Leadership

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee oversees the creation of Dedicated Nature Preserves and Registered Heritage Areas and the development of Natural Heritage Program policies.

Volunteer

How you can help

The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program welcomes assistance in conserving North Carolina’s natural areas and biological diversity.

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Request Information

We are committed to providing timely, creative, high-quality solutions to a wide variety of environmental and development planning needs.

Data Services

Our data systems are linked to powerful mapping tools, now accessible online 24/7.