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
FOPC Volunteer Coordinator
WELCOME TO OLIVIA !!!!
Olivia grew up and currently lives in Asheville, North Carolina. She always had an interest in the outdoors, but her passion for environmental sustainability began at Appalachian State University, where she received a B.S. in Sustainable Development with a focus in environmental studies and a minor in Biology.
A few internships at environmental non-profits throughout and after college made her realize she wanted to continue a career in environmental non-profits. She is finishing up a second 11 month term in AmeriCorps Project Conserve as the Community Engagement Associate at Conserving Carolina, which involved running the volunteer program.
Olivia is excited to start her position at Friends of Plant Conservation. In her free time, you can find her mountain biking, adventuring to swimming holes, seeing live music, or borrowing a friend’s dog for the day.
Say hello when you hear from her or see her!
Olivia grew up and currently lives in Asheville, North Carolina. She always had an interest in the outdoors, but her passion for environmental sustainability began at Appalachian State University, where she received a B.S. in Sustainable Development with a focus in environmental studies and a minor in Biology.
A few internships at environmental non-profits throughout and after college made her realize she wanted to continue a career in environmental non-profits. She is finishing up a second 11 month term in AmeriCorps Project Conserve as the Community Engagement Associate at Conserving Carolina, which involved running the volunteer program.
Olivia is excited to start her position at Friends of Plant Conservation. In her free time, you can find her mountain biking, adventuring to swimming holes, seeing live music, or borrowing a friend’s dog for the day.
Say hello when you hear from her or see her!
Extended Research on Ancient Bald Cypress Trees puts the age of one tree at 2,624 years.
In 2017 FOPC sponsored a boat trip along the Black River to see some of the ancient Bald Cypress and enjoyed a visit and talk with David Stahle.
Longevity, climate sensitivity, and conservation status of wetland trees at Black River, North Carolina
DW Stahle, J R Edmondson, I M Howard, C R Robbins, R D Griffin, A Carl, C B Hall, D K Stahle and M C A Torbenson
Article Abstract
Bald cypress trees over 2,000-years old have been discovered in the forested wetlands along Black River using dendrochronology and radiocarbon dating. The oldest bald cypress yet documented is at least 2,624-years old, making Taxodium distichum the oldest-known wetland tree species, the oldest living trees in eastern North America, and the fifth oldest known non-clonal tree species on earth. The annual ring-width chronology developed from the ancient Black River bald cypress trees is positively correlated with growing season precipitation totals over the southeastern United States and with atmospheric circulation over the Northern Hemisphere, providing the longest exactly-dated climate proxy yet developed in eastern North America. The Nature Conservancy owns 6,400 ha in their Black River Preserve and the North Carolina legislature is considering establishment of a Black River State Park, but ancient forested wetlands are found along most of this 106 km stream and remain threatened by logging, water pollution, and sea level rise.
Article published in Environmental Research Communications, Volume i, Number 4, May 9, 2019. Open Access Article available by clicking THIS LINK.
2019 PRESERVE Work & Learn days
Kalmia carolina. Carolina laurel or sheepkill in Cedar Mountain Bog. c. K.Schlosser
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Click the date for the one you are interested in: APRIL 16TH - Cedar Mountain Bog MAY 21st - Ochlawaha Bog MAY 22nd - Cedar Mountain Bog 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. CURRENT NEWSLETTER - |
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 at 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 WHAT WE ARE READING...
A Wilder Time: Notes From A Geologist At the Edge Of The Greenland Ice
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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.