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  1. Fayetteville Observer, "Land rush: Open space and farmland are vanishing.  Legislative help is needed" -- April 12, 2008 
  2. Citizen-Times, "Land conservation is vital to N.C.'s future quality of life" -- April 11, 2008
  3. News Observer, "Piece by piece, river saved" by Wade Rawlins -- April 10, 2008 
  4. Citizen-Times, "NC lost more than 300,000 acers to development since 2005" staff reports -- April 7, 2008
  5. NC Ploicy Watch, "The right wing attacks public greenways" by Rob Schofield -- April 4, 2008 
  6. News-Record.com, "Council of State OK's land deal for state park" by Mark Binker -- March 4, 2008
  7. News-Record.com, "N.C Parks see record attendance despite drought" staff reports -- February 13, 2008
  8. Sun Journal, "Preservation of forest at Foscue Plantation earns honor for owner" by Sue Book -- February 11, 2008
  9. Winston-Salem Journal, "Conference Assesses Risk to Southern Landscapes" by David Bare -- October 6, 2007
  10. Times-News, Article, "A Gift of Wilderness for the Ages" -- September 20, 2007
  11. Observer News Enterprise, Article, "The Warren Report: NC Lawmakers Focus on Environment" -- September 5, 2007
  12. Sylva Herald and Ruralite, Article, "Legislature Strengthens Environmental Laws" -- August 30, 2007
  13. Crossroads Chronicle, Article, "Representative Haire: Raleigh Report, Part Two" -- August 15, 2007
  14. Watauga Democrat, Article, "Raleigh Report: State Money Comes Home to Watauga" by Representative Cullie Tarleton -- August 10, 2007
  15. Blowing Rocket, Article, "Our Voice in Raleigh" by Representative Cullie Tarleton -- August 9, 2007
  16. Littleton Observer, Article, "Session Closes With Budget Approved" -- August 8, 2007
  17. Winston-Salem Journal, Clip, "Garden conference set" -- August 4, 2007
  18. Wilmington Star-News, Op-Ed, "Let Voters Decide Who Funds Growth" by Jim Leutze -- August 3, 2007
  19. Greenespace, Blog, "Conservation Victory" -- August, 2, 2007
  20. Greensboro News and Record, Editorial, "Conservation goals won’t be reached easily" -- August 2, 2007
  21. Fayetteville Observer, Article, "State budget solves needs but grows at worrisome pace." -- August 2, 2007
  22. Mountain XPress, Article, "Apocalypse Not Yet: 2027 Environmental Predictions" by Rebecca Bowe -- August 1, 2007
  23. Asheville Citizen-Times, Editorial, "N.C. budget a welcome investment in state’s future"-- August 1, 2007
  24. Raleigh Metro Magazine, Opinion, "Calling for Conservation Like Shouting Down a Well" by Jim Leutze -- August 2007
  25. ABC11tv, Article, "Gov. Easley Signs New Budget" -- July 31, 2007
  26. Green Sand, Blog, "Support Land for Tomorrow"-- July 2007
  27. Burlington Times, Article,"Education a big winner in budget" by Barry Smith-- July 29, 2007
  28. Green Sand, Blog, "Support Land for Tomorrow" -- July 28, 2007
  29. Sylva Herald & Ruralite, Article, "Lgislature (sic) Working to Finalize Budget" by Representative Phil Haire -- July 26, 2007
  30. Jefferson Post, Article, "Our Voice in Raleigh" by Representative Cullie Tarleton -- July 26, 2007
  31. Independent Weekly, Article, "Edgar Miller-- Conservation Trust for N.C. sounds the alarm on disappearing open space" by Fiona Morgan -- July 25, 2007
  32. USA Today, Clip, "North Carolina" -- July 25, 2007
  33. Farmville Enterprise, Article, "Rep. Warren Reports from Raleigh" -- July 25, 2007
  34. Watauga Democrat, Editorial, "Help the N.C. Assembly save our land" by Wes Seegars -- July 25, 2007
  35. Jefferson Post, Article, "The Raleigh Report by Rep. Cullie Tarleton" -- July 24, 2007
  36. Raleigh News and Observer, Article, "Time short for farmland preservation" by Peggy Lim -- July 24, 2007
  37. Fayetteville Observer, Op-Ed, "Land protection up to us" by George W. Breece -- July 22, 2007
  38. Fayetteville Observer, Editorial, "Wiser Use; Our View" -- July 22, 2007
  39. Charlotte Observer, Editorial, "Legislators too busy bickering to address current needs" by
  40. Jack Betts -- July 22, 2007
  41. Fayetteville Observer, Editorial, "Voters should be able to choose how to pay for growth, conservation." -- July 20, 2007
  42. Political Connections, Blog, "Thursday, July 19, 2007" -- July 19, 2007
  43. Mountain Times, Editorial, "Conservation Efforts Promote Land For Tomorrow" by Scott Nicholson -- July 19, 2007
  44. Independent Weekly, Clip, "Act Now. The Social Activist's Calendar: Check It Out: Calling Bloggers" -- July 18, 2007
  45. News-Record, Op-Ed, "McDonald: Too many holes in Heart of Triad Plan" by Joe McDonald -- July 18, 2007
  46. WRAL News, Video, "Lawmakers Consider Referendum on Conservation" -- July 18, 2007
  47. Isadamlari.org, Blog, "Citizens may get a vote on land and water conservation funding" -- July 2007
  48. Associated Press, Clip, "Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at the North Carolina General Assembly" published in Raleigh News & Observer, JournalNow, Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington Star, Blue Ridge Now, WCNC by Gary D. Robertson and Margaret Lillard -- July 17 and July 18, 2007
  49. Watuaga Democrat, Clip, "New conservation coalition pushes referendum" by Scott Nicholson -- July 16, 2007
  50. Restoration Systems, Blog, "Land for Tomorrow Needs Your Help!" -- July 16, 2007
  51. GreenSpace, Blog, "Land for Tomorrow" -- July 16, 2007
  52. Fayetteville Observer, Article, "Progress depends on tax Realtors oppose" by S. Ellis Hankins -- July 15, 2007
  53. Raleigh News & Observer, Clip, "Let's have a vote on the transfer tax" by S. Ellis Hankins -- July 14, 2007
  54. BlueNC, Blog, "Tick, tick, tick" -- July 14, 2007
  55. BlueNC, Blog, "Land for Tomorrow" -- July 14, 2007
  56. UNCTV, Video, "
  57. The Chaple Hill News, Column, "The future is here" by D.G. Martin -- July 11, 2007
  58. Associated Press, Clip, "Tuesday, July 10 at the General Assembly" -- July 10, 2007
  59. Exile on Jones Street Blog, "Tomorrow, today" -- July 8, 2007
  60. Raleigh News and Observer, Editorial, "Land rush" -- July 7, 2007
  61. BlueNC, Blog, "Tomorrow, today" -- July 7. 2007
  62. Greensboro News-Record, Letter to the Editor, "Managing growth should be state priority" by Carolyn Allen -- July 5, 2007
  63. Litte Urbanity, Blog, "City Slickers and Nature Lovers" -- July 5, 2007
  64. The Carrboro Citizen, Letter to the Editor, "Land for Tomorrow needed" by Emily Adams -- July 5, 2007
  65. The Carrboro Citizen, Opinion, "For the Record-- Tomorrow, today" -- July 5, 2007
  66. Fayetteville Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Citizens Must Conserve Natural Resources" by Charlie Holt -- July 1, 2007
  67. Fayetteville Observer, Opinion, "N.C. needs to catch up" by Breeden Blackwell -- July 1, 2007
  68. Wilmington Star News, Editorial, " Buy the land while it's here" -- July 1, 2007

  69. Raleigh News and Observer, Article, "Conservation bonds stall" by Bruce Henderson -- July 1, 2007
  70. The Charlotte Observer, Article, "Plan to conserve land stuck in limbo" by Bruce Henderson -- July 1, 2007
  71. Rocky Mount Telegram, Article, "Lawmakers weigh in on N.C. budget" by Justin Boulmay -- June 30, 2007
  72. NBC.17 News, Clip, "Land For Tomorrow" by NBC17 -- June 28, 2007
  73. Charlotte Observer, Editorial, "Habitat loss also means loss of common American birds" June 26, 2007
  74. Raleigh News and Observer, Editorial, "Land for Tomorrow"by Sig Hutchinson -- June 24, 2007
  75. Charlotte Observer, Editorial, "A wake-up call" -- June 24, 2007
  76. North Carolina Conservation Network, Blog, "Spread the word: Land for Tomorrow"
  77. Fayetteville Observer, Editorial, "Conservation pays off" -- June 22, 2007
  78. Associated Press, Clip,"Land preservation costs rose 300 percent in a 10-year period." published in Alleghany News, Pilot -- June 21, 2007
  79. Raleigh News & Observer, Editorial, "Precious Land, ho" -- June 21, 2007
  80. Coastland Times, Article, "Land, water conservation gets support." -- June 19, 2007
  81. Asheville Citizen Times, Opinion, "N.C. needs serious investment in infrastructure to meet demands brought by growth" by Terry Bellamy -- June 17, 2007
  82. Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Seeking Solutions" by Almetta Armstrong -- June 16, 2007
  83. Tryon Daily Bulletin, Article, "Conservation Costs Rise With Land Values in NC" -- June 15, 2007
  84. Mountaineer, Article, "Study: N.C. land conservation costs have tripled in the past ten years." -- June 15, 2007
  85. Jefferson Post, Article, "Soaring Land Prices Threaten Conservation Efforts" -- June 15, 2007
  86. This Old State (the Charlotte Observer Blog), Blog, "The cost of saving us from ourselves" posted by Jack Betts -- June 14, 2007
  87. Asheville Citizen Times, Editorial, "N.C. must act now to protect undeveloped land" -- June 14, 2007
  88. Raleigh News and Observer, Article, "Groups seek conservation bond issue" by Wade Rawlins -- June 13, 2007
  89. Associated Press, Clip, "Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at the North Carolina General Assembly" published in Raleigh News and Observer, Winston-Salem Journal, Charlotte Observer,Fayetteville Observer,Myrtle Beach Onlineby Gary D. Robertson and Margaret Lillard -- June 12, 2007 and June 13, 2007

  90. Raleigh News and Observer, Article, "Study: Conservation cost rapidly rising" -- June 12, 2007
  91. WRAL, Clip, "Report: Cost of Land Conservation Soars" -- June 12, 2007
  92. Wilmington Star News, Article, "Leading by example: Residents win community's heart with legacies of service" by Si Cantwell -- June 7, 2007
  93. Fayetteville Observer, Editorial, "Our View: Urbanization of farm and forest won't hold off for better times." -- June 5, 2007
  94. NC Policy Watch, Blog, "Profits or Progress" by Chris Fitzsimon -- June 5, 2007
  95. Fayetteville Observer, Article, "State debt may delay land conservation plans" by John Fuquay -- June 3, 2007
  96. NC Policy Watch, Blog, "'No' is not a solution" by Chris Fitzsimon -- May 31, 2007
  97. Asheville Citizen Times, Article, "Television ad raises awareness about N.C.'s population surge"-- May 30, 2007
  98. Rocky Mount Telegram, Article, "Property rights" -- May 29, 2007
  99. Asheville Citizen Times, Editorial, "Worsening drought forces us to be smarter with water use" -- May 29, 2007
  100. Oxford Public Ledger, Article, "Protection of river land in Granville increasing"-- May 28, 2007
  101. Myrtle Beach Online, Article, "Coalition rallies for new taxes" by Matthew Eisley -- May 28, 2007
  102. NC Policy Watch, Interview/Editorial, "Maybe They’ll Surprise Us…" -- May 28, 2007
  103. Raleigh News & Observer, Article, "More people, more taxes" by Matthew Eisley -- May 27, 2007
  104. Raleigh News & Observer, Editorial, "Future tense" -- May 27, 2007
  105. Charlotte Observer, Editorial, "Paying the freight" -- May 27, 2007
  106. Fayetteville Observer, Opinion, "Energy: Status quo is doomed" by Gene Smith -- May 26, 2007
  107. Charlotte Observer, Article, "Group urges focus on N.C.'s growth" by Matthew Eisley -- May 25, 2007
  108. Asheville Citizen Times, Article, "Bellamy pushes for infrastructure" by Dale Neal -- May 24, 2007
  109. Mountain XPress, Article, "Newsflash: Population tsunami headed toward North Carolina. Run!" by Rebecca Bowe -- May 24, 2007
  110. WRAL.com, "Partnership Wants New Revenue Source for Schools, Roads, Land" by Margaret Lillard -- May 23, 2007
  111. WNCN-TV, "Group Warns of 'Population Tsunami'" by Brian DeRoy -- May 23, 2007
  112. Asheville Citizen Times, Clip, "Asheville mayor to participate in press conference today in Raleigh" -- May 23, 2007
  113. WRAL News, Story, "New Partnership of NC Leaders Pushes for Meeting Growth Needs Head-on" -- May 23, 2007
  114. Oxford Public Ledger, Clip, "Local farmer appears on television ad" -- May 21, 2007
  115. Butner-Creedmore News, Article, "State Funds Help Protect Land and Water" -- May 17, 2007
  116. Southern Pines Pilot, Article, "State Funds Help County Protect Land and Water"-- May 15, 2007
  117. Brunswick Beacon, Article, "Brunswick County receives $35 million in grants from NC Conservation Trust Funds." -- May 10, 2007
  118. Macon County News & Shopping Guide, Article, "N.C. predicted to lose more farmland, forests.” by Jessica Richardson -- May 3, 2007
  119. Bertie Ledger-Advance, Article, "State funds help Bertie land, water conservation; Others not so lucky, as funds for critical water, land conservation projects fall short.” -- May 2, 2007
  120. The Carrboro Citizen, Opinion, "Land (and jobs) for tomorrow" by Abdul Rasheed -- May 2, 2007
  121. Raleigh News & Observer, Editorial, "Land sakes" -- May 2, 2007
  122. Charlotte Observer, Article, "Land for Tomorrow - Rapid Development Underscores Need for Preservation" -- April 30, 2007
  123. Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Clean Water Efforts" by Chuck Neely -- April 30, 2007
  124. Raleigh News & Observer, Editorial Cartoon by Dwane Powell -- April 27, 2007
  125. Raleigh News & Observer Blog, "Wide Open Spaces" -- April 26, 2007
  126. Raleigh News & Observer, Article, "Growth Gobbles Fields, Woods: Bond Issue Sought to Preserve Land" by Wade Rawlins, April 26, 2007
  127. Wilmington Star, Article, "Group Says State's Open Land, Forests Rapidly Disappearing" -- April 26, 2007
  128. Associated Press, Clip, "Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at the North Carolina General Assembly" published in Winston-Salem Journal, The Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington Star,Hendersonville News,WCNC, by Gary D. Robertson and Margaret Lillard -- April 26, 2007.
  129. Asheville Citizen-Times, Article, "Forests, Farmland Continue to Shrink" by John Boyle -- April 26, 2007
  130. The Insider, Blog, "Land Loss News Summary" -- April 26, 2007
  131. Blue NC, Blog, "2 Million Acres Gone by 2027?" -- April 26, 2007
  132. Associated Press, Article, "Groups Warn State About Loss of Land: Development Cuts Millions of Acres of Forest, Farmland" published in Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington Star, Myrtle Beach Sun News Online, WCNC, Winston-Salem Journal Now, Goldsboro News-Argus, Fayetteville Observer by Margaret Lillard -- April 26, 2007
  133. Associated Press, Article, "Tuesday at the General Assembly: ON THE AGENDA" published in Daily Herald, Courier-Tribune, Wilmington Star-News by Margaret Lillard and Gary Robertson -- April 25, 2007
  134. Raleigh News & Observer, Article, "Report: open land losses rising" by Wade Rawlins -- April 25, 2007
  135. Associated Press, Article, "Environment group: N.C. will lose 2M acres of open land by 2027" published in Charlotte Observer, Fayetteville Observer, Hendersonville News, Myrtle Beach Sun News Online, WCNC, WXII12.com, ABC13 News, Fox Carolina News, WIS10 News, Independent Tribune, Daily Advance, Daily Southerner, by Margaret Lillard -- April 25, 2007
  136. Greensboro News & Record Capital Beat Blog, "Pushing for the Open Space Bond" by Mark Binker -- April 25, 2007
  137. Asheville Citizen Times, Article, "Report: Western mountains development to increase 22 percent by 2027"-- April 25, 2007
  138. Raleigh News & Observer, Article, "State money to preserve land, heritage" -- April 25, 2007
  139. Associated Press, Clip, "Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at the North Carolina General Assembly" published inCharlotte Observer, Winston-Salem Journal, Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington Star, Hendersonville News, Myrtle Beach Online, WCNC, by Gary D. Robertson and Margaret Lillard -- April 24, 2007.
  140. Asheville Citizen Times, Letter to the Editor, "Contact Legislators and Let's Protect That Million Acres" by Phil Haire -- April 23, 2007
  141. Raleigh News & Observer, Opinion, "With Land at Stake, A Billion Well Spent" by Abdul Rasheed -- April 23, 2007
  142. Raleigh News & Observer, Calendar, "www.landfortomorrow.org" -- April 19, 2007
  143. Crossroads Chronicle, Article, "State funds help Jackson County protect land and water.” -- April 18, 2007
  144. Polk County News Journal, Article, "State funds help conservation efforts in Polk County with conservation" -- April 18, 2007
  145. Franklin Press, Article, "State funds help conservation efforts in Macon County but fall short in other communities" -- April 17, 2007
  146. Stanly News & Press, Article, "State funds help conservation efforts in Stanly County but fall short in other communities"-- April 17, 2007
  147. Avery Journal-Times, Article, "State funds help conservation efforts in Avery County but fall short in other communities" -- April 17, 2007
  148. Tryon Daily Bulletin, Article, "Polk Receives $1.3 Million in '06 for Land, Water Conservation" -- April 17, 2007
  149. Transylvania Times, Article, "In 2006: Shortfall for NC Land and Water Conservation Reaches $335 Million" -- April 12, 2007
  150. Commonwealth Progress, Article, "2006 state funds help land, water" -- April 11, 2007
  151. Lincoln Times-News, Article, "State funds helping Lincoln County to protect land and water" -- April 11, 2007.
  152. Watauga Democrat, Article, "$22 million invested over decade; Conservation efforts look to future and more funding outlets" -- April 11, 2007
  153. Smoky Mountain News, Opinion, "Landing Jobs Should Be Part of the Mix" by Becky Anderson -- April 11, 2007
  154. Mount Airy News, Article, "Report: Surry Received $1.8 Million" -- April 8, 2007
  155. Daily Courier, Article, "Trust Funds Paid $6.4 Million for County Conservation" -- April 6, 2007
  156. Myrtle Beach Sun News, Article, "NC Ponders Land Protection Funds: State loses 277 acres of undeveloped land per day" by Steve Jones -- April 6, 2007
  157. UNC Daily Tar Heel, Article,"State Falling Short of Land Preservation Goal" by Amy Eagleburger -- April 4, 2007
  158. Asheville Citizen Times, Opinion, "Initiative Helps Community Build Its Own Future" by Becky Anderson -- April 1, 2007
  159. The Franklin Press, Article, "Farm Preservation Wins Support in NC General Assembly" by Colin McCandless -- March 30, 2007
  160. Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Funds for Tomorrow" by Kate Dixon -- March 14, 2007
  161. Smoky Mountain News, Article, "Improving the Science of Development" by Becky Johnson -- March 7, 2007
  162. Macon County News, Article, "NC's Loss of Farms: A Look Inside Land for Tomorrow's Conservation Efforts" by Jessica Richardson -- March 7, 2007
  163. Wilmington Star, Opinion "We can Save Other Chimney Rocks" by Camilla Herlevich -- March 1, 2007
  164. Winston-Salem Journal, Opinion, "State Should Act to Save Our Farmlands," by Charlie Brummitt -- February 24, 2007
  165. Chatham Journal Weekly, Article, "Commissioner Has a Busy Week" -- February 27, 2007
  166. Raleigh News & Observer, Article, "Bonds Would Benefit Campuses, Inmates" by Ryan Teague Beckwith and Jane Stancill -- February 23, 2007
  167. Fayetteville Observer, Remarks, "Fort Bragg is an 'Ecological National Treasure'" by Col. David G. Fox (Fort Bragg's garrison commander) -- February 7, 2007
  168. Winston-Salem Journal, Article, "State Bond Push Is On: Several Issues May Go To Voters" by James Romoser -- February 4, 2007
  169. Asheville Citizen-Times, Opinion, "North Carolina Must Act Now to Preserve Vanishing Open Spaces" by Senator Charlie Albertson and Representative Lucy Allen -- January 28, 2007
  170. Asheville Citizen-Times, Article, "WNC Lawmakers Set Priorities as Session Begins" -- January 28, 2007
  171. Raleigh News & Observer, Editorial, "Land in the Balance (pdf, 130 KB)"-- January 26, 2007
  172. Raleigh News & Observer, Point of View, "Money to Preserve NC's Land" by Ron Sutherland -- January 25, 2007
  173. Energy & Environment Online, Article, "Conservation: NC Panel Tries to Secure $1 Billion for Preservation Effort" by Debra Kahn -- January 25, 2007
  174. Independent, Article, "Take A Minute" by Richard Hart -- January 24, 2007
  175. Raleigh News & Observer, Point of View, "Paying for NC -- A New Deal" by Stan Norwalk -- January 24, 2007
  176. Associated Press Article, "No Obstacles Surfacing for Hackney Victory in North Carolina House" published in Fayetteville Observer, WRAL -- January 23, 2007
  177. Associated Press Article, "Group Endorses 5-Year, $1 Billion Resources Effort" published in Wilmington Star, Myrtle Beach Sun News by Margaret Lillard -- January 23, 2007
  178. Greensboro News-Record, Article, "Conservation Boost Could Benefit Triad" by Taft Wireback -- January 23, 2007
  179. Associated Press Article, "Study Commission Recommends Seeking $1 Billion to Save NC Land, Water" published in WXII12, Channel 11 ABC Eyewitness News, WWAY NewsChannel 3, Fox Carolina -- January 23, 2007
  180. Associated Press Article, "Study Group Recommends State Spend $1 Billion on Conservation" published in Raleigh News & Observer Online, Winston-Salem Journal, Fayetteville Observer, Durham Herald Sun, Hendersonville News, WCNC, Charlotte Observer, Myrtle Beach Sun News by Margaret Lillard -- January 22, 2007
  181. WRAL-TV/WRAL.com, Article/Story, "State Trying to Tackle Cost of Open-Space Preservation" Online Story; News Clip; by Cullen Browder -- January 22, 2007
  182. Smoky Mountain News, Editorial, "Making the Case for Using Tax Money to Buy Open Spaces(pdf, 87KB)" -- January 17, 2006
  183. Charlotte Observer, Article, "Less Land, More Competition for Funding: Growth Builds Need, Rivals for Conservation" Associated Press - January 14, 2007
  184. Winston-Salem Journal, Article, "Natural Resources Going Fast, Some Say: Legislature to Determine Money for Conservation" Associated Press -- January 14, 2007
  185. Associated Press Article "Conservation Vies for Funds with Schools, Roads" published in Wilmington Star, WXII12.com, Charlotte Observer, Durham Herald Sun, Fayetteville Observer, Winston-Salem Journal, Myrtle Beach Sun News, Hendersonville News, WRAL, WCNC, WWAY, FOX 21 by Margaret Lillard -- January 13, 2007
  186. Goldsboro News-Argus, Article, "Wayne Commissioners' Trio Attends Legislative Conference" -- January 12, 2007
  187. Greenville Daily Reflector, Editorial, "For Preservation - Land, Water Protection Needed by Raleigh" -- January 11, 2007
  188. Asheville Citizen-Times, Editorial, "As State Grows, Land Preservation Becomes Cruicial" -- January 11, 2007
  189. Greensboro News-Record, Editorial, "Room to Grow Naturally" -- January 10, 2007
  190. Smoky Mountain News, Article, "Self-preservation" by Becky Johnson -- January 10, 2007 View Cover Image
  191. Smoky Mountin News, Article, "Speaking Out" -- January 10, 2007
  192. Greenville Daily Reflector, Article, "Study Says Land, Water Needs to be Protected" by Ginger Livingston -- January 9, 2007
  193. Greenville Daily Reflector, Article, "Hearing Focuses on Land Initiative" by T. Scott Batchelor -- January 8, 2007.
  194. Winston-Salem Journal, Commentary, "A Growing State's Growing Concerns: Citizens have an opportunity to be heard on vital issues of conserving natural resources" by Charles S. Brummitt -- January 6, 2007
  195. Asheville Citizen-Times, Article, "Residents: Preserve Open Land" by John Boyle -- January 5, 2007
  196. Greenville Daily Reflector, Notice, "Land and Water" -- January 5, 2007
  197. Asheville Citizen-Times, Article, "Preservation's Future Begins Here Tonight" -- January 4, 2007
  198. Asheville Citizen-Times, Notice, "Conservation Commission Coming to Asheville" (pdf, 20 KB) -- January 3, 2007.
  199. Greenville Daily Reflector, Notice, "Land Preservation to be Discussed" -- December 30, 2006
  200. Greensboro News & Record, Article, "Million-Acre Plan Well Short of Goal (pdf, 47 KB)" by Jason Hardin -- December 27, 2006
  201. The Yadkin Ripple, Notice, "Several Tourism Related Events Scheduled (pdf, 107 KB)" -- December 27, 2006.
  202. Winston-Salem Journal, Article, "Easley, General Assembly Gear Up for 2007 Session" (Associated Press) -- December 26, 2006
  203. The Smoky Mountain News, Article, "Land for Tomorrow wins Jackson Support" by Sarah Kucharski -- December 20, 2006
  204. Triad Business Journal, Opinion, "Seasons Change (pdf, 25 KB)" by Charlie Brummitt -- December 18, 2006
  205. Greenville Daily Reflector, Notice, "Soil, Water Issues to be Discussed" -- December 18, 2006
  206. Sylva Herald & Ruralite, Article, "Three New Commissioners Take Oath Monday Night" -- December 7, 2006
  207. Mountaineer, Editorial, "Preserving County's Rural Charm is Vital to the Future" -- November 29, 2006
  208. Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Land for Water" by Sig Hutchinson -- November 15, 2006.
  209. Wilmington Business Journal, Article, "Preservation Conference Showcases Wilmington" by Pamela Watson -- November 2006
  210. Highlander (Macon County), Article, "General Assembly Candidates Address Voters" by Melanie Lebert -- October 20, 2006.
  211. Pamlico News, Article, "Cut Water Line Brings Change" -- October 18, 2006
  212. Times-Leader (Pitt County), Letter to the Editor, by Kathy McLawhorn -- October 18, 2006.
  213. Asheville Citizen-Times, Opinion, "Action Needed Now to Preserve Our Land, Water" by Lou Bissette and Sue McClinton -- October 15, 2006
  214. The Mountain Xpress, Opinion, "Preserving Land for Tomorrow: Why North Carolina Needs Heritage Savings Account" by Kirk Ross -- October 4, 2006
  215. Raleigh News & Observer, Point of View, "Protecting Waterways Protects Us" by Reid Wilson -- October 2, 2006
  216. The Independent Weekly, Article, "Some Land for Tomorrow" by Kirk Ross -- September 20, 2006
  217. Greensboro News & Record, Opinion, "Land for Tomorrow Funding is Vital" by Carolyn Allen -- September 17, 2006
  218. Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Protect More Land" by Kate Dixon -- September 16, 2006
  219. Wilmington Star, Letter to the Editor, "Save It Or Lose It" by George Edwards -- September 9, 2006
  220. The Insider, Brief, "News Summary" -- September 7, 2006
  221. Mountaineer (Haywood County), Letter to the Editor, "Help Protect Rivers, Land, Parks" by Judy Coker -- September 6, 2006
  222. Durham Herald Sun, Letter to the Editor, "Wait 'til Next Year" by Thomas Krakauer -- September 5, 2006
  223. Durham Herald Sun, Article, "Land Bond Initiative Still Breathing" by Rob Shapard -- September 5, 2006
  224. Triad Business Journal, Guest Column, "State's Future Growth Depends on Conservancy's Success" by Charles Brummitt -- September 1, 2006
  225. Stanly News & Press, Editorial, "Our View - State Should Purchase Chimney Rock Park" -- August 1, 2006
  226. Lincoln Times-News, OpEd, "Guest View - State: Buy Chimney Rock" -- July 31, 2006
  227. Hendersonville News, Editorial, "State Ought to Purchase Private Park" -- July 26, 2006
  228. Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Saving More Land" by Kevin Brice -- July 10, 2006
  229. Wilmington Star, Opinion, "State Seems Unwilling to Spring for Conservation" by Si Cantwell -- July 6, 2006
  230. The Independent, Article, "Exile on Jones Street: No Land for Tomorrow" by Kirk Ross -- July 5, 2006
  231. Fayetteville Observer, Editorial, "Our View: Legislators Should Let Voters Decide on Funding Preservation Effort" -- July 2, 2006
  232. Asheville Citizen-Times, Article, "Coalition Hopes to Conserve NC's Land with $1 Billion Bond" by Kerra L. Bolton -- June 26, 2006
  233. Hendersonville News, Opinion, "Bonds Would Help Us Preserve Natural Heritage" by Bud Hunter -- June 25, 2006
  234. Asheville Citizen-Times, OpEd, "Mountain Land Options a Classic Dilemma: Love or Money" by John Ager -- June 23, 2006
  235. Charlotte Observer, Editorial, "Land for Tomorrow; Bond issue would protect NC lands, waters, and farms" -- June 22, 2006
  236. Smoky Mountain News, Article, "A moment of your time?" by Becky Johnson -- June 21, 2006
  237. Smoky Mountain News, Opinion, "Saving Farms Is Not About Nostalgia" by Scott McLeod -- June 21, 2006
  238. State Government Radio, "Billion Dollar Bond" and "Preservation Push" by Michelle Bank -- June 20, 2006
  239. Associated Press Article, "Wednesday at the General Assembly" -- June 14, 2006 published in the Raleigh News & Observer, Winston Salem Journal, Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington Star, WCNC.com (Charlotte), WVEC.com (Norfolk, VA) -- June 15, 2006 published in the Durham Herald Sun
  240. Smoky Mountain News, Article, "Land for Tomorrow: Will it pass the state legislature?" by Becky Johnson -- June 14, 2006 (see cover)
  241. Smoky Mountain News, Article, "Farmers Increasingly Feel Forced Off Their Land" by Becky Johnson -- June 14, 2006
  242. Raleigh News & Observer, OpEd, "Breathing Room for the State" by Governor Jim Hunt -- June 13, 2006
  243. Chapel Hill News, OpEd, "Wouldn't It Be Nice" by Elizabeth Sutherland -- June 10, 2006
  244. Oxford Public Ledger, Editorial, "Green referendum deserves a chance (pdf 385 KB)" -- June 1, 2006
  245. Watauga Democrat, Article, "State Funds Helps Protect Land and Water" -- May 29, 2006
  246. Fayetteville Observer, Editorial, "Greening: Over View: A major bond issue to preserve land and water is essential to the state's future" -- May 28, 2006
  247. Franklin Times, Article, "Local Legislative Watch: Senate 7 - Doug Berger/House 49 - Rep Lucy Allen (pdf 500 KB)" -- May 27, 2006
  248. Watauga Democrat, OpEd, "Planting Seeds of Conservation" by James Coman -- May 26, 2006
  249. Salisbury Post, Editorial, "Land for Tomorrow; Turning Point Ahead for N.C." -- May 26, 2006
  250. News Reporter (Whiteville), Editorial, "Thumbs Up (pdf 250 KB)" -- May 25, 2006
  251. News Reporter (Whiteville), Article, "Bond Sought for More Public Lands (pfd 800 KB)" by Lee Hinant -- May 25, 2006
  252. News-Journal (Raeford), Article, "Land Use Group Supports $1 Billion Bond Plan (pdf 700 KB)" by Victoriana Summers -- May 25, 2006
  253. Franklin Press, Article, "Conservationists Seek Bond Referendum (pdf 550 KB)" by Michael Lewis -- May 24, 2006
  254. Topsail Voice (Hampstead), Article, "State Funds to Help Pender County Protect Land and Water (pdf 2 MB)" -- May 24, 2006
  255. Raleigh News & Observer, Editorial, "Tomorrow's Land" -- May 23, 2006
  256. Asheville Citizen Times, OpEd, "Facing the Last Stand for Forests in Western North Carolina -- May 23, 2006
  257. Asheville Citizen Times, Calendar Brief, "Home & Garden Briefs: Kenilworth Gardens tour this weekend -- May 19, 2006 and May 23, 2006
  258. Triad Business Journal, Article, "Preservationists Push for $1 Billion Bond Vote (pdf, 400 KB)" by Todd Cohen -- May 18, 2006
  259. Times-Leader (Grifton), Article, "Local Projects Have Received State Funding (pdf, 500 KB)" -- May 17, 2006
  260. Elizabeth City Daily Advance, Article, "Extra $1B sought to conserve N.C. Land" by David Macaulay -- May 15, 2006
  261. Watauga Democrat, Article, "State Funds Helps Protect Land and Water" -- May 11, 2006
  262. Commonwealth Progress (Scotland Neck), Article, "Picnic in Park Highlights Land for Tomorrow (pdf 695 KB)" -- May 10, 2006
  263. Associated Press Article, "Wednesday at the General Assembly" -- May 10, 2006 published in the Raleigh News & Observer, Charlotte Observer, Winston-Salem Journal, Fayetteville Observer, WVEC.com (Norfolk, VA), WCNC.com (Charlotte), Myrtle Beach Sun News
  264. Asheville Citizen Times, Article, "Conservationists Want Voters to Decide on Funds for Land Protection" by Julie Ball -- May 7, 2006
  265. Mountaineer (Waynesville), Article, "Open space bond proposal may go before voters in November.” by Jeff Schmerker -- May 5, 2006
  266. The Salisbury Post, Article, "City Joins Push for $1 billion Land Referendum" by Frank DeLoache -- May 5, 2006
  267. Southern Pines Pilot, Article, "Trust Funds Help Moore Protect Land and Water" -- May 4, 2006
  268. Oxford Public Ledger, Article, "State Funds Help Granville County Protect Land and Water" -- May 4, 2006
  269. Clayton News-Star, Article, "Conservation Trust Releases 'Green Book'" -- May 3, 2006
  270. Wilkes Journal-Patriot, Article, $3 million is Spent Here" -- May 3, 2006
  271. Kannapolis Independent Tribune, Article, "Local Parks May Receive Money" by Angele Mainhart -- April 29, 2006
  272. Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, Article, "Area Residents Want To Preserve Land" by Jennifer Heaslip -- April 28, 2006
  273. Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, Article, "Medoc Mountain Expands: Offers programs, hiking, fishing"by Jennifer Heaslip -- April 28, 2006
  274. Graham-Star (Robbinsville, NC, Graham County), Article, "State Funds Help Graham County Protect Land and Water" -- April 27, 2006
  275. Caswell Messenger, Article, "Group to Request $1 Billion in Preservation Spending" by Lauren Chestnut -- April 26, 2006
  276. Commonwealth Progress (Scotland Neck, Halifax County), Article, "Medoc Picnic in the Park" -- April 26, 2006
  277. Pilot (Pilot Mountain, Surry County), Article, "Land for Tomorrow, State Funds Help Surry County Protect Land and Water" -- April 26, 2006
  278. The Tarboro Daily Southerner, Article, "Projects Reflect Area's Interest in Conservation" by Matthew Whittle -- April 20, 2006
  279. Raleigh News & Observer, Opinion, "A Plan to Spare More Land" by John B. McMillan -- April 14, 2006
  280. Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Land, Job, and the East" by Norman Buskill -- April 5, 2006
  281. Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald, Article "Preserving the Future: Saving the Goodliest Land" by Patrick Campbell -- April 3, 2006
  282. Durham Herald Sun, Article, "Land Committee Covers Lobbying for Funds at First Talk" by Whitney Isenhower -- April 1, 2006
  283. Raleigh News & Observer, Article, "Group Aims to Protect Tar River" by Kathy Watts -- March 31, 2006
  284. Smoky Mountain News, Calendar, "Conference to Focus on Protecting Special Places" -- March 29, 2006
  285. The Mountaineer, Article, "Haywood County forms a Land for Tomorrow Chapter" by MPC -- March 27, 2006
  286. Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Help for the Parkway" by Reid Wilson -- March 5, 2006
  287. Wilmington Star News, Opinion, "Prepare now, or watch our green spaces dwindle away" by Si Cantwell -- February 23, 2006
  288. WFMY News Greensboro, "Billion Dollar Land Deal" -- February 22, 2006
  289. Wilmington Star, Letter to the Editor, "Promising ways to save farms" by Camilla Herlevich -- November 28, 2005
  290. Raleigh News & Observer, "Catastrophic floods, avoided: Protecting flood-prone land from development protects us all" by Ron Sutherland and Sam Pearsall -- November 24, 2005
  291. Fayetteville Observer, "What we can learn from Tupelo Meadows" by Ron Sutherland and Sam Pearsall -- November 11, 2005
  292. The Courier (Rutherford County), "Land preservation effort under way" by Jerry Stensland -- October 13, 2005
  293. Charlotte Observer, "Group Proposes $1 billion land referendum" editorial — June 15, 2005
  294. Winston-Salem Journal, "Conservation group wants $1 billion to preserve land" — June 10, 2005
  295. Raleigh News & Observer, "Open Space" by Joe Miller — May 9, 2005
  296. Raleigh News & Observer, "Pace of Development Far Exceeds Pace of Protection" interview with Conservation Trust for NC — May 9, 2005
  297. Raleigh News & Observer, "Coalition lobbies for bond referendum" by Richard Stradling — May 8, 2005

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