Land Ownership
Offering resources and education for land owners after natural disasters
When natural disasters occur, those affected areas often become prime targets for “disaster investors” who make unsolicited offers to buy land and take advantage of survivors. It can be difficult to know where to find real information in the midst of adapting to new realities. This page exists with that in mind and to address the needs land owners have after a natural disaster has impacted their community.
Informational Sheets
Resources
Disaster Relief Programs
USDA Disaster Assistance Programs provide resources for communities, farmers, ranchers, and businesses to receive relief funding for hurricane damage.
The USDA Southeast Climate Hub commodity guides for hurricane preparation and recovery for North Carolina showcase the current state of the science and industry in hurricane adaptation.
NC Rural Center Disaster Recovery provides disaster recovery toolkit for individuals, small businesses, agricultural businesses, and nonprofit organizations
Council on Foundations: Disaster Philanthropy
Information Hubs
CEFS’ Climate Change and Food System Innovation Hub
ReadyNC – Disaster preparation and information services from NC Dept of Public Safety
NC Disaster Information Center – NC Extensions portal for news and updates on natural disasters and disaster preparation for the ag and general community
North Carolina Association of Regional Councils of Government (COGS) - North Carolina’s Regional Councils deliver a wide range of services to local governments, adapting to the unique needs of each region.
Land Conservation
Conservation Trust for North Carolina
Get in touch with their Land Protection Team at info@ctnc.org.
Black Family Land Trust - One of the nation’s only conservation land trust dedicated to the preservation and protection of African-American and other historically underserved landowners assets.
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: Farmland Preservation - To support the purchase of agricultural conservation easements (on farm, forest, and horticulture lands) and to fund conservation agreements targeted at the active production of food, fiber and other agricultural products.
Triangle Land Conservation - TLC strives to create a healthier and more vibrant Triangle region by safeguarding clean water, protecting natural habitats, supporting local farms and food, and connecting people with nature through land protection and stewardship, catalyzing community action, and collaboration.
Working Lands Trust - The Working Lands Trust is on a mission to sustain North Carolina’s food and fiber supply – from the Appalachians to the Outer Banks – through the conservation of our working farms and forests.
Piedmont Land Conservation - Piedmont Land Conservancy protects our region’s natural lands, farms, and waters for present and future generations. PLC connects people with nature. Located in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina.
Tar River Land Conservation - Tar River Land Conservancy preserves the natural and cultural resources of the Tar River Basin and surrounding areas by working in partnership with private landowners, public agencies and others to protect rural land, riparian corridors and ensure clean water.
Three Rivers Land Trust - Our mission is to protect and conserve land, natural areas, rural landscapes, family farms, and historical places within North Carolina’s central Piedmont and Sandhills.
NC Coastal Land Trust - The Coastal Land Trust conserves lands with scenic, recreational, historic and/or ecological value. Our mission is to enrich the coastal communities of our state through conservation of natural areas and working landscapes, education, and the promotion of good land stewardship.
American Farmland Trust - We take a holistic approach to farmland and ranchland, protecting it from development, promoting environmentally sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on it.
Highlands Cashiers Land Trust - We conserve forests, wetlands, and vistas that are home to the greatest number of rare plants and animals in the Southern Appalachians.
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