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PROTECTING OUR LAND FOR

f u t u r e g e n e r a t io n s

Annual Report 2011–2012

F r o m t h e C h a ir

As Triangle Land Conservancy progressed through our 29th year, we began the twin processes of reflection and assessment which typically accompany preparation for a significant anniversary. We look back with deep gratitude to longtime Triangle residents for their prescient decision nearly 30 years ago to found TLC. Since then, Triangle Land Conservancy has played an important role in blending the growth and vitality of our region with open spaces that provide a variety of benefits for residents and that are readily recognized by those relocating to the area. Today the healthy and vibrant Triangle is consistently voted in national top ten lists for livability and business, as well as being recently acknowledged as top ten in ecofriendliest, healthiest, and cleanest. Part of the Triangle’s success lies in its decision to protect our natural resources—our water and our land.

It has not always been easy. e economic crisis of 2008 continues to present challenges in the conservation funding landscape. However, TLC’s decision a few years ago to change the way we work, moving away from the concept of protecting our resources from something, to protecting our resources for something—safeguarding clean water, preserving wildlife habitat, keeping local farms and food in our community, and providing places for people to connect with nature—has allowed us to maximize every dollar raised, develop innovative community partnerships and connect with new people.

e powerful results of this decision were on full display in 2011–2012. is year TLC completed five projects that protect water quality for over 500,000 Triangle residents, while also providing other benefits such as protection of wildlife habitat and connecting people to nature. For example, the Neuse River Cypress Swamp project protects 1,200 feet of river frontage for water quality as well as 17 acres of wetlands, habitat for Bald Cypress trees, and numerous wetland plants and birds, including a nesting site for Bald Eagles. In addition, the river frontage could provide a critical link for a future Mountains-to-Sea trail and a potential stop along the Neuse River paddle trail.

Triangle Land Conservancy protected over 500 acres of family farms in Johnston and Chatham counties, including continuing our work with prime farmland in Silk Hope, an area of northern Chatham County with a rich farming history. is area has been targeted as a priority farmland protection area in Chatham County’s Farmland Protection Plan which was developed in partnership between TLC and the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. Conservation easements benefit not only the quality of soils and water; they also help protect the family farm and agriculture which remains our state’s single largest economic driver.

e Irvin Nature Preserve and Farm in Orange County continues to showcase how conservation can serve as a catalyst in meeting social needs. By opening agriculture fields to two community-based non-profit organizations—Orange County Partnership for Young Children and Interfaith Food Shuttle—fresh, healthy food was grown on Irvin Nature Preserve and Farm and distributed to families in need. Our third partner at Irvin, Learning Outside, provides early environmental education to our youngest citizens, helping them to connect with nature.
Our work this year to preserve wildlife habitat included restoring native

piedmont prairies at Temple Flat Rock in Wake County and Horton Grove

Nature Preserve in Durham County, and a significant forest restoration project in White Pines Nature Pre-

serve in Chatham County. White Pines, parts of which include a former loblolly pine plantation, is home to a regionally rare stand of white pine trees, presumed to be vestiges

from the last ice age. When TLC noticed the white pine population was showing signs of decline and younger white pines were being eaten by the growing deer population, we launched a restoration project to plant approximately 1,900 white pine seedlings and also allow a native oak-hickory forest to re-emerge.

Of course, without the annual support of individual donors, corporations, foundations and granting agencies, these multi-value projects would not be possible. Your financial contributions helped TLC protect nearly 800 acres this year. Your support allows us to offer hikes and outings and keeps our five nature preserves open year-round and free to the public.

A major transition occurred in 2011–2012 with the departure of Kevin Brice whose leadership had positioned TLC on the leading edge of community conservation. We had the pleasure of working on many projects with Kevin over the years—from the successful completion of the $5.5 million Our Water, Our Land campaign to protecting the 613-acre Brumley Forest in Orange County. Kevin left TLC well poised to chart the path for conservation for our next 30 years, and beyond.

Charting that path forward and creating a business model that recognizes the new realities of land protection is Chad Jemison, TLC’s new executive director. Chad is a veteran in the environmental field, most recently working with Scenic Hudson Land Trust in New York. Prior to that experience he headed the Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station, also in New York. He brings to TLC both the vision and on-the-ground skills necessary for increasing the capacity of our organization and the pace of land protection for the benefit of all Triangle residents. We know you will enjoy working with Chad and will be energized by his enthusiasm for the future of TLC.

On behalf of TLC’s Board of Directors and staff, thank you for your commitment to local conservation and support of Triangle Land Conservancy.

  • ANNE STODDARD
  • LARRY TOMBAUGH

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, TLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAIR, TLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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PROTECTING WORKING

FARM LANDS:For Local Food, Water & Quality of Life

and organic farming. On this land, which has been in production for 40 years in Silk Hope, the Cohens have produced beef, pork and eggs for local restaurants, farmer’s markets and Community Sponsored Agriculture, as well as organic hay and grain. Cohen Farm also includes forest, certified organic pastureland, a pond and an ephemeral stream.

North Carolina has a strong, deeply-rooted history in agriculture—it remains our state’s single largest eco- nomic driver. Roughly 85% of North Carolina’s farms are small family farms, and Triangle Land Conservancy wants to ensure those farms remain working farms for future generations.

In 2012, TLC closed on the 102-acre Cohen Farm conservation easement. e easement protects forest, certified organic pastureland, over 100 acres of prime soils, and an historic homestead from the 1800s. e easement was purchased through bargain sale with funds provided by the NC Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund and the USDA’s Farm and Ranchland Protection Program.

Through the use of conservation easements, which protect land and water quality, TLC can also help ease the pressure farmers may feel from encroaching de- velopment. By partnering with local farmers, TLC can protect land and water while ensuring our region can grow fresh, local food for generations to come.

During 2011–2012, Triangle Land Conservancy protected farms in Johnston and Chatham counties, including continuing our work to protect 1,500 acres of prime farmland in Silk Hope, an area of northern Chatham County with a rich farming history. This area has been targeted as a priority farmland protection area in Chatham County’s Farmland Protection Plan.

Holding Family Farm, Johnston County

TLC has been working with the Holding Family since 2003 to place working lands conservation easements over their family farm in Johnston County along Buffalo Creek. is year, the Holdings donated two additional conservation easements, protecting approximately 120 acres. e protected tracts adjoin Buffalo Creek watershed, a major tributary to the Little River (one of the most ecologically significant streams in the Triangle) and includes a portion of the 100-year floodplain. A majority of the property

New Hope Farm, Chatham County

John and Carol Dykers, owners of New Hope Farm, have long understood the value of protecting water and soil quality on their 280- acre farm. Located just outside Siler City, New Hope Farm is a long-time partner of TLC and the Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District and has participated in many land and water conservation projects, winning awards along the way. eir farm has also been at the

is forested, and the agricultural fields are planted forefront of antibiotic-free beef production in a rotation of tobacco and soybeans. is since the mid-1960s and provides a base of opeasement protects local water resources and food erations for one of North Carolina’s first direct supply, and also provides important wildlife habitat and preserves the rural character of the landscape. Protection of this property will bring the total area protected with the Holding family to over 900 acres.

marketing beef programs.

In 2011, TLC, in partnership with the Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District, closed on two conservation easements on New Hope Farm. ese easements provide a 300-foot water quality buffer over 15 acres along the Rocky River,

Cohen Farm, Chatham County

Murray and Esta Cohen firmly believe that “if protecting almost 3,800 linear feet of stream and you take care of the land, the land will take river, while protecting prime soils, additional care of you.” In 1986, they hosted their first of streams, and wetlands on the remaining 265 many farm tours and it continues to be a place acres. is stretch of the Rocky River is Nationfor beginner farmers to learn about sustainable ally Significant Aquatic Habitat, and contains

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the Rocky River Basalt Bluffs and Levees, a Nationally Significant Natural Heritage Area.
Reserve Program. Additional funds for transaction costs were provided by the NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation and a grant
Funding for this project was provided by the NC from Walmart’s Farmland Preservation program, Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund and the USDA Grassland as well as the Dykers themselves.

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IMPROVING AND PROTECTING THE TRIANGLE’S WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY

Safeguarding water quality has always been a central focus of Triangle Land Conservancy’s mission. Since 1983, TLC has protected land along key streams and reservoirs to keep drinking water clean for our grow- ing population and economy. These lands create a buffer between developed areas and waterways, and serve as a natural filter, absorbing pollutants before they reach the water supply.

e property connects with North Carolina State University agricultural lands and Yates Mill Pond protected land to create a three-mile continuous riparian corridor. is corridor preserves water quality and helps to enhance the Yates Mill Pond and Swift Creek Bottomland Forest Significant Natural Heritage Areas.

Robinson Forest, Chatham County

Tick Creek in western Chatham County is on the NC Division of Water Quality’s list of impaired streams and provides habitat to two rare aquatic species, the Carolina Creekshell and Creeper. Robinson Forest, owned by Charles and Kathryn Robinson, includes almost 4,000 feet of tributary streams that drain into Tick Creek, a main tributary of the Rocky River. In 2011, TLC received a 94-acre conservation easement from the Robinsons to protect over 1.3 miles of tributary streams that drain into Tick Creek, a major tributary to the Rocky River. Stream buffers along the property’s perennial and ephemeral channels will help protect water quality in this very sensitive stream corridor. Transaction costs for the project were funded through the Clean Water Management Trust Fund.

TLC is an active leader in water quality efforts, includ- ing the Upper Neuse Clean Water Initiative which focuses on conserving the watershed for Raleigh’s drinking water supply.

In 2011–2012, TLC completed five projects that will protect our water for generations to come.

Steep Hill Creek Bottomlands, MacNair’s Country Acres, Wake County

MacNair’s Country Acres is located in one of the last remaining rural areas of the Swift Creek Watershed. e urban farm, the passionate vision of Caroline MacNair Carl, has long been an institution in the equestrian community and serves as a resource for youth programs, agricultural extension education and equestrian recreation.

New Hope Creek—Duke Forest Tract, Orange County

rough a bargain sale, TLC purchased a 25- acre conservation easement on a tract of land bordering TLC’s Johnston Mill Nature Preserve in Orange County. e conservation easement was purchased from Duke University as part of an agreement that helped Duke acquire the larger 60 acre property. e Duke Forest Conservation Easement protects over 1,100 feet of tributary streams that drain into New Hope Creek, a TLC priority area and major tributary to Jordan Lake. Conservation of this land will help protect water quality in this very sensitive stream corridor. Transaction and acquisition costs for the project were funded through the Clean Water Management Trust Fund.

In the fall of 2011, Caroline donated a 39-acre conservation easement on Steep Hill Creek Bottomlands in Wake County, protecting 24 acres of floodplain forest and over one mile of Steep Hill Creek and unnamed tributaries that feed into Swift Creek and Lake Benson. [Note:

is acquisition is a significant event for Duke

Sadly, Caroline passed away in the fall of 2012. University. is tract of land is part of Duke She bequeathed full ownership of this property to TLC.] Lake Benson serves as an auxiliary drinking water supply for the City of Raleigh.

Forest’s continuing commitment to protecting natural resources, and is the first of its 7,050 acres to be placed under conservation easement.

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Bend in the River and Cattail Branch Farms, Johnston County

In addition to Mr. Narron’s generosity, funding for this project was provided by mini-grants

In 2011, John W. Narron donated conservation from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund, easements on two Johnston County farms that have been in his family for generations. Both

by an Environmental Enhancement Grant from the NC Attorney General’s Office, and by a

farms are on the Little River, south of Wendell. grant from Johnston County. e Narron Farm projects are the first TLC conservation easements along the Little River

Neuse River Cypress Swamp,

in Johnston County. e Little River is consid- Johnston County ered one of the cleanest and most ecologically important streams in the Triangle. It supports the federally endangered Dwarfwedge mussel and Tar River Spineymussel, as well as several other rare or threatened aquatic species. Johnston County has designated the Little River watershed from the Wake/Johnston county line to NC Highway 42 as an Environmentally Sensitive Watershed.

is 19-acre parcel, donated outright by First Citizens Bank, sits on the banks of the Neuse River just two miles from the heart of downtown Smithfield, in Johnston County. With 1,200 feet of river frontage, this property protects water quality and could provide a critical link for a future segment of the MountainsTo-Sea Trail, as well as a potential stop along the Neuse River paddle trail. e Neuse River Cypress Swamp property protects about 17 acres of wetlands and is home to a swampy area dotted with old growth bald cypress trees and numerous wetland plants such as broadleaf arrowhead. e swamp provides habitat
e NC Natural Heritage Program has designated this section of the Little River as having National Significance, the highest level of significance attributed to a natural area, and has designated an area to the southwest of this for waterfowl such as mallard and wood easement as Little River Galax Bluffs because it contains locally uncommon galax. ducks, and the property has been a nesting site for bald eagles. Transaction costs for the donation of the property were covered by the Clean Water Management Trust Fund.

LAND CONSERVATION 2011–2012

  • Site
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  • Benefits

Bend in the River (Narron) Cattail Branch Farm (Narron) Holding Family Lands Cohen Farm
27 TLC easement Johnston Water, Food, Wildlife 82 TLC easement Johnston Water, Food, Wildlife 48 TLC easement Johnston Water, Farm, Wildlife
102 TLC easement Chatham
Water, Food, Wildlife,

Connecting People with Nature

  • Steep Hill Creek Bottomlands (MacNair)
  • 39 TLC easement Wake

Water, Wildlife, Connecting

People with Nature
New Hope Farm (Dykers Homeplace) New Hope Farm (Dykers Pretty Valley) Holding Family Lands (Woodard Farm 3) New Hope Creek —Duke Forest Easement (Kirkland) Robinson Forest Conservation Easement
119 TLC easement Chatham Water, Food, Wildlife 159 TLC easement Chatham Water, Food, Wildlife
79 TLC easement Johnston Water, Food, Wildlife
Water, Wildlife, Connecting People with Nature
23 TLC easement Orange 96 TLC easement Chatham Water, Wildlife
Water, Connecting People with Nature, Wildlife

  • Neuse River Cypress Swamp (First Citizens) 19 TLC-owned
  • Johnston

  • 2011–2012 acres conserved
  • 793

  • Total acres conserved
  • 15,601(as of June 30, 2012)

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PRESERVING WILDLIFE HABITAT AND BIODIVERSITY

A vibrant and diverse local wildlife population is critical to the health of our region. Triangle Land Con- servancy works with landowners to protect wildlife habitat to give native plants, animals, and the local ecosystem a place to thrive. In our nature preserves, TLC encourages healthy wildlife habitat, from simple stewardship practices such as removing invasive species, to more complex preservation and restoration projects that help return land to its native state and improve biodiversity.

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    TTHHEE PPRROO WWRREESSTTLLIINNGG OOVVEERR--SSEELLLL™ a newsletter for those who want more Issue #1 Monthly Pro Wrestling Editorials & Analysis April 2011 For the 27th time... An in-depth look at WrestleMania XXVII Monthly Top of the card Underscore It's that time of year when we anything is responsible for getting Eddie Edwards captures ROH World begin to talk about the forthcoming WrestleMania past one million buys, WrestleMania, an event that is never it's going to be a combination of Tile in a shocker─ the story that makes the short of talking points. We speculate things. Maybe it'll be the appearances title change significant where it will rank on a long, storied list of stars from the Attitude Era of of highs and lows. We wonder what will wrestling mixed in with the newly Shocking, unexpected surprises seem happen on the show itself and gossip established stars that generate the to come few and far between, especially in the about our own ideas and theories. The need to see the pay-per-view. Perhaps year 2011. One of those moments happened on road to WreslteMania 27 has been a that selling point is the man that lit March 19 in the Manhattan Center of New York bumpy one filled with both anticipation the WrestleMania fire, The Rock. City. Eddie Edwards became the fifteenth Ring and discontent, elements that make the ─ So what match should go on of Honor World Champion after defeating April 3 spectacular in Atlanta one of the last? Oddly enough, that's a question Roderick Strong in what was described as an more newsworthy stories of the year.
  • Wwe Network Expands Throughout South East Asia

    Wwe Network Expands Throughout South East Asia

    For Immediate Release WWE® NETWORK EXPANDS THROUGHOUT SOUTH EAST ASIA TO INCLUDE THAILAND AND THE PHILIPPINES STAMFORD, Conn., March 2, 2016 – Beginning today, fans in Thailand and Philippines can order WWE Network online by going to WWENetwork.com and receive their first month of service free. WWE Network in Thailand and Philippines will cost $9.99 USD per month, with no commitment and the ability to cancel any time. Subscribers will have access to the U.S. English language version of WWE Network and get all 12 WWE pay-per-view events at no additional cost including WWE’s biggest event of the year, WrestleMania, as well as 24/7 scheduled programming and the most comprehensive video-on-demand library with more than 4,700 hours of content, including Raw® and SmackDown® re-airs, and every WWE, WCW™ and ECW™ pay- per-view. WWE Network is available now in Thailand and Philippines on desktop, laptop and mobile devices. It will become available through Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Roku and Smart TVs in time for WrestleMania 32. “WWE is committed to the global growth of our brand,” said George Barrios, WWE Chief Strategy & Financial Officer. “We are thrilled to offer WWE Network to our fans in Thailand and Philippines in time for our biggest event of the year, WrestleMania.” In addition to the 12 live WWE pay-per-view events, WWE Network original programming in 2016 includes: The Edge & Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness – A half- hour variety show starring the talented duo, Edge and Christian that will take a look back at all the highs and lows of sports entertainment, while offering a unique and humor filled perspective to the WWE Universe.
  • British Bulldogs, Behind SIGNATURE MOVE: F5 Rolled Into One Mass of Humanity

    British Bulldogs, Behind SIGNATURE MOVE: F5 Rolled Into One Mass of Humanity

    MEMBERS: David Heath (formerly known as Gangrel) BRODUS THE BROOD Edge & Christian, Matt & Jeff Hardy B BRITISH CLAY In 1998, a mystical force appeared in World Wrestling B HT: 6’7” WT: 375 lbs. Entertainment. Led by the David Heath, known in FROM: Planet Funk WWE as Gangrel, Edge & Christian BULLDOGS SIGNATURE MOVE: What the Funk? often entered into WWE events rising from underground surrounded by a circle of ames. They 1960 MEMBERS: Davey Boy Smith, Dynamite Kid As the only living, breathing, rompin’, crept to the ring as their leader sipped blood from his - COMBINED WT: 471 lbs. FROM: England stompin’, Funkasaurus in captivity, chalice and spit it out at the crowd. They often Brodus Clay brings a dangerous participated in bizarre rituals, intimidating and combination of domination and funk -69 frightening the weak. 2010 TITLE HISTORY with him each time he enters the ring. WORLD TAG TEAM Defeated Brutus Beefcake & Greg With the beautiful Naomi and Cameron Opponents were viewed as enemies from another CHAMPIONS Valentine on April 7, 1986 dancing at the big man’s side, it’s nearly world and often victims to their bloodbaths, which impossible not to smile when Clay occurred when the lights in the arena went out and a ▲ ▲ Behind the perfect combination of speed and power, the British makes his way to the ring. red light appeared. When the light came back the Bulldogs became one of the most popular tag teams of their time. victim was laying in the ring covered in blood. In early Clay’s opponents, however, have very Originally competing in promotions throughout Canada and Japan, 1999, they joined Undertaker’s Ministry of Darkness.
  • XFINITY® TV Channel Lineup

    XFINITY® TV Channel Lineup

    XFINITY® TV Channel Lineup Somerville, MA C-103 | 05.13 51 NESN 837 A&E HD 852 Comcast SportsNet HD Limited Basic 52 Comcast SportsNet 841 Fox News HD 854 Food Network HD 54 BET 842 CNN HD 855 Spike TV HD 2 WGBH-2 (PBS) / HD 802 55 Spike TV 854 Food Network HD 858 Comedy Central HD 3 Public Access 57 Bravo 859 AMC HD 859 AMC HD 4 WBZ-4 (CBS) / HD 804 59 AMC 863 Animal Planet HD 860 Cartoon Network HD 5 WCVB-5 (ABC) / HD 805 60 Cartoon Network 872 History HD 862 Syfy HD 6 NECN 61 Comedy Central 905 BET HD 863 Animal Planet HD 7 WHDH-7 (NBC) / HD 807 62 Syfy 906 HSN HD 865 NBC Sports Network HD 8 HSN 63 Animal Planet 907 Hallmark HD 867 TLC HD 9 WBPX-68 (ION) / HD 803 64 TV Land 910 H2 HD 872 History HD 10 WWDP-DT 66 History 901 MSNBC HD 67 Travel Channel 902 truTV HD 12 WLVI-56 (CW) / HD 808 13 WFXT-25 (FOX) / HD 806 69 Golf Channel Digital Starter 905 BET HD 14 WSBK myTV38 (MyTV) / 186 truTV (Includes Limited Basic and 906 HSN HD HD 814 208 Hallmark Channel Expanded Basic) 907 Hallmark HD 15 Educational Access 234 Inspirational Network 908 GMC HD 16 WGBX-44 (PBS) / HD 801 238 EWTN 909 Investigation Discovery HD 251 MSNBC 1 On Demand 910 H2 HD 17 WUNI-27 (UNI) / HD 816 42/246 Bloomberg Television 18 WBIN (IND) / HD 811 270 Lifetime Movie Network 916 Bloomberg Television HD 284 Fox Business Network 182 TV Guide Entertainment 920 BBC America HD 19 WNEU-60 (Telemundo) / 199 Hallmark Movie Channel HD 815 200 MoviePlex 20 WMFP-62 (IND) / HD 813 Family Tier 211 style.