Conservation Data

 

Download Section 2
Conservation Data
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To achieve “Green Growth,” communities need to use conservation data in planning activities. To start using the data:

  1. Download the Green Growth Toolbox dataset, and integrate the data with your community’s existing GIS database. Read section 2 of the handbook to learn about the dataset.

  2. Start using the data in visioning and plan-making—display the data on land use planning maps, and use these maps to help guide land use decision making

  3. Use the data in ordinance and rule-setting—display the data on zoning maps, and use these maps to help guide placement of zoning districts

  4. Use the data in development review—consult the data when reviewing development applications

 

For ArcGIS users:

  • Click on the links below and download all files using the download instructions. You can view the data using the “ArcGIS GGT statewide map (.mxd)” linked below.

 

For non-GIS users:

  • If you do not use GIS, you can still view the data using FREE ArcReader software.

  • First, download all data files, including the “ArcReader GGT statewide map (.pmf)”. Be sure to follow the download instructions.

  • Then, download the free ArcReader software package from the following website: http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcreader/about/features/html.

  • You can then open the “ArcReader GGT statewide map (.pmf)” to view the data.

 

STATEWIDE DATA DOWNLOAD

**NOTE:  Prior to downloading, create a new folder labeled GGT_GIS on your C:\ drive.  The path should be C:\GGT_GIS.  For the map documents to display properly, all zip files below must be downloaded to your computer and unzipped directly into the GGT_GIS folder.  Do not create separate folders for each zip file.**
ArcGIS GGT Statewide Map (.mxd)
(ZIP - 8.1 MB)		 ArcReader GGT Statewide Map (.pmf)
(ZIP - 8.4 MB)
Natural Heritage
(ZIP - 69 MB)		 Streams
(ZIP - 267 MB)
NOTE: This file is large and download times may be long.  Stream data can also be downloaded from NC One Map.

Communities in western NC should download streams data from www.ncstreams.org.
Managed Lands
(ZIP - 23.8 MB)

Wetlands
(ZIP - 132 MB)
NOTE: This file is large and download times may be long.  To download wetland data solely for your jurisdiction, visit
http://www.fws.gov/nwi

 

Communities in the Coastal Plain should download NC CREWS wetlands data.

Biodiversity & Wildlife Habitat Assessment


Note:  Please download the BWHA layer for your county from the website linked above.

 Important Watersheds
(ZIP - 3.39 MB)
Floodplain
NOTE: County-specific floodplain data must be downloaded through an external website.


 


REGIONAL DATA DOWNLOADS
Supplementary data packages are available for certain regions of the state. The regional datasets are meant to be used in addition to the statewide dataset.

TRIANGLE REGION

Download supplemental data for the Triangle Region (Johnston, Wake, Durham, Chatham, and Orange counties). Click here (9.4 MB .zip file)

NOTE: The Triangle Region data download contains data specific to the following counties: Johnston, Wake, Durham, Chatham, and Orange counties. These data are meant to supplement the statewide dataset. For the data to display properly, statewide data should be downloaded first. Then, download this zip file and unzip in the GGT_GIS folder created for the statewide data download.

 

GREATER UWHARRIES REGION

Download supplemental data for the Uwharries Region (Anson, Richmond, Montgomery, Stanly, Cabarrus, Iredell, Davie, Davidson and Randolph counties). Click here (289 MB .zip file)

 

SANDHILLS REGION
Download the Sandhills Region GIS dataset.  This dataset covers the following Sandhills counties:  Montgomery, Moore, Lee, Harnett, Cumberland, Hoke, Scotland, and Richmond). 


For layers to display properly in the ArcGIS map project, please follow the instructions on the "READ ME" file  in the Sandhills Green Growth Toolbox zip file.  To preview the layers in google earth, click on the KMZ files located in the same folder.