SS Programs
AIR QUALITY
- Promoting innovative transportation and renewable energy projects to reduce emissions
AWARENESS & EDUCATION
- Bringing information about sustainable practices to the region
LOCAL FOOD & CULTURE
- Promoting local agriculture and cultural connections
GREEN BUSINESS
- Gaining commitment from local businesses to become more sustainable
GREEN LIVING & DESIGN
- Promoting sustainable living, design and construction practices
REGIONAL PLANNING
- Promoting coordinated and cooperative regional planning
RECYCLING
- Promoting solid waste reduction, reuse and recycling
General Information
More information about the Green Growth Toolbox can be found at www.ncwildlife.org/greengrowth/. The Green Growth Toolbox Handbook, Sandhills Region Appendix, and Sandhills Conservation GIS data can be downloaded from the Green Growth Toolbox website or by clicking on the links below.
Download the Green Growth Toolbox Handbook
Download the Sandhills Region Appendix
Download Conservation GIS data
Moore County
A daylong training workshop was provided to Moore County planners on August 26, 2010. The agenda, presentations, and select supporting literature from the Moore County Green Growth Toolbox Workshop can be accessed from the links below.
Presentation 1 - Introduction, Benefits of Green Growth, and Natural Assets in Your Community
Presentation 2 - Achieving Green Growth - Conservation Data
Presentation 3 - Achieving Green Growth - Sandhills Region GIS Data
Presentation 4 - Achieving Green Growth - Nature Friendly Land-Use Principles
Presentation 5 - Achieving Green Growth - Applying Nature Friendly Land-Use Principles
Urban Ecosystem Analysis Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Economic Impacts of Birding and Wildlife-Watching Fact Sheet
Harnett County
A daylong training workshop was provided to Harnett County planners on November 19, 2010. The agenda, presentations, and select supporting literature from the Harnett County Green Growth Toolbox Workshop can be accessed from the links below.
Presentation 1 - Introduction, Benefits of Green Growth, and Natural Assets in Your Community
Presentation 2 - Achieving Green Growth - Conservation Data
Presentation 3 - Achieving Green Growth - Sandhills Region GIS Data
Presentation 4 - Achieving Green Growth - Nature Friendly Land-Use Principles
Presentation 5 - Achieving Green Growth - Applying Nature Friendly Land-Use Principles
Urban Ecosystem Analysis Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Economic Impacts of Birding and Wildlife-Watching Fact Sheet