FRIENDS OF PLANT CONSERVATION
...conserving North Carolina's imperiled plants in their natural habitat by supporting
the NC Plant Conservation Program...
the NC Plant Conservation Program...
"...wild flowers should be enjoyed unplucked where they grow." Theodore Roosevelt
:...if a man would be alone, let him look at the stars." Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nature
JOB OPENING!!
Join the incredible staff at the NC Plant Conservation Program and work as a team member to conserve North Carolina's imperiled plant species in their native habitats.
In case you haven’t heard, the NC Plant Conservation Program has had several changes in staffing this summer. In August, Lesley Starke started in a new role as the Program Manager.
Our now vacant Plant Ecologist position was posted today on the state government jobs board. The application period closes 9/19/2019.
When applying for any position, please be sure to address ALL of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities [EXPLICITLY] on your application. Individuals that do not meet the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, or fail to show such on their application will not be considered for hire and will not be screened in for a potential interview.
Click on, Plant Ecologist, #60012489, located in Wake County, for this posting.
We also have a new Research Specialist starting with us at the end of September, and will be posting our Administrative Assistant (+ ginseng coordinator) position within the next week—stay tuned!
Thank you,
Lesley Starke
NC Plant Conservation Program Manager
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
919.707.3758 (office)
919.259.4189 (cell)
www.ncplant.com
In case you haven’t heard, the NC Plant Conservation Program has had several changes in staffing this summer. In August, Lesley Starke started in a new role as the Program Manager.
Our now vacant Plant Ecologist position was posted today on the state government jobs board. The application period closes 9/19/2019.
When applying for any position, please be sure to address ALL of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities [EXPLICITLY] on your application. Individuals that do not meet the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, or fail to show such on their application will not be considered for hire and will not be screened in for a potential interview.
Click on, Plant Ecologist, #60012489, located in Wake County, for this posting.
We also have a new Research Specialist starting with us at the end of September, and will be posting our Administrative Assistant (+ ginseng coordinator) position within the next week—stay tuned!
Thank you,
Lesley Starke
NC Plant Conservation Program Manager
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
919.707.3758 (office)
919.259.4189 (cell)
www.ncplant.com
Land Conservationist of the Year
Three Rivers Land Trust
(Salisbury, NC)
Our friends and partners in land and plant conservation efforts have recently been recognized for their outstanding work:
"As a reputable and dynamic land conservation organization, Three Rivers Land Trust has conserved thousands of acres of land for the benefit of wildlife, habitat protection, water quality, cultural significance, and the public. Not only does the land trust raise funds to protect lands for ecological purposes, but this organization values and implements unique ways to connect the public with natural resources, such as through its Sportsman Access Program."
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STAFF, BOARD, VOLUNTEERS, AND THEIR DONORS!!
"As a reputable and dynamic land conservation organization, Three Rivers Land Trust has conserved thousands of acres of land for the benefit of wildlife, habitat protection, water quality, cultural significance, and the public. Not only does the land trust raise funds to protect lands for ecological purposes, but this organization values and implements unique ways to connect the public with natural resources, such as through its Sportsman Access Program."
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STAFF, BOARD, VOLUNTEERS, AND THEIR DONORS!!
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TO JOIN FOPC, GO TO JOIN - Become a Member! 2019 PRESERVE Work & Learn days
Kalmia carolina. Carolina laurel or sheepkill in Cedar Mountain Bog. c. K.Schlosser
Preserve Work & Learn days are opportunities to slow down; wander through areas seldom seen; see, feel, and hear nature surrounding you. Work with a small group led by experienced staff or volunteers who share their knowledge and passion for protecting our imperiled plant species, and see some of those species growing in their natural habitat.
Most Work & Learn days are limited to 15 participants to protect the land and to provide you with an opportunity to visit, learn, and photograph these treasures of North Carolina. There are no trails and no amenities of any sort on Plant Conservation Preserves. These are not recreational lands and Workdays are intended to share the special nature of the Preserves, to provide help with invasives removal or other tasks necessary to maintain healthy ecosystems, and to promote their continued conservation. There is no public access to Preserves without a Permit. 
North Carolina Plant Conservation Program
NC Dept. Agriculture & Consumer Services
Plant Industry Division
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REDLAIR PRESERVE Redlair is a large preserve protecting Magnolia macrophylla, bigleaf magnolia, and Helianthus schweinitzii, Schweinitz's sunflower. There are a number of research projects underway on the Preserve. If you are looking for data related to one of the projects, contact us for information on how to reach the page(s) you need. Use the form below to request permission to access the research data. The Redlair Preserve button will take you to general information. The Redlair for Researchers button will take you to the Password Protected page. You will receive the password once you complete the Contact Form below Online shopping helps the efforts of
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The Friends of Plant Conservation supports the efforts of the NC Plant Conservation Program to preserve rare plants in unique habitats throughout North Carolina. The Friends of Plant Conservation provide support through education, resource development, and advocacy. Specific goals of our organization include the following:
- Upholding the regulations of the Plant Conservation Program.
- Seeking stakeholder and other public constituency input when taking actions and positions.
- Recognizing that issues have human and social dimensions, not just environmental ones.
- Supporting and respecting the role of volunteers within the organization.
- Providing information to the public about imperiled native plant conservation issues.