Conservation Data
To achieve “Green Growth” communities need to use conservation data in planning activities. To start using the data:
- Download the Green Growth Toolbox dataset, and integrate the data with your community’s existing GIS database.
- 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.
- Use the data in crafting incentives and in ordinance and rule-setting—display the data on maps to determine districts for incentives and ordinances that encourage wildlife and natural resource conservation.
- Use the data in development site selection, review and design—consult the data before purchase of development tracts, when reviewing development applications and during development design.
To view the maps and data online go to the N.C. Natural Heritage Data Explorer at:
https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/
We are updating this page. For Regional Data downloads click here.