One NC Naturally involves a regional planning process that provides an effective forum for decision-making about conservation in our communities. The state was divided into 8 regions to facilitate the conservation planning process. By first working with local and regional groups to address the specific needs of each region, the state can move in an overall direction that does not conflict with goals of any particular region. Local and regional open space planning efforts provide invaluable new information to add to the statewide conservation plan.

Progress reports on the planning efforts in each region
are linked below: