Provide assistance, support and recommendations to
the N.C. Secretary of Commerce that identify and
support economic development opportunities that focus
on leveraging the military, help create jobs and expand
defense and homeland security related economic
growth opportunities in North Carolina.
Coordinate community, regional and state efforts in preparation for the next
BRAC and define a process that communities should follow to prepare for the
next BRAC.
North Carolina Wildlife Action Plan
The North Carolina Wildlife Action Plan was completed in 2005 by the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. The plan provides a conservation
blueprint for agencies, organizations, industries, and academics across the
state to advance the sound management of fish and wildlife resources into
the future. The plan identifies critical fish and wildlife resources and priority
conservation needs associated with those resources. The plan also promotes
proactive conservation measures to ensure cost‐effective solutions instead of
reactive measures enacted in the face of imminent losses.
(C) Goal 3. Improve quality of life for military members and
families
Promote mutual understanding and support between
military members on installations and adjacent
communities and encourage joint planning, cooperation
and sharing of services. Seek to improve the quality of
life for military members and their families, retirees, and
veterans who live in North Carolina by identifying and
supporting initiatives, programs and legislation that
protect and enhance military programs and benefits.
Five goals form the core of the Plan:
to improve understanding of the species diversity in North Carolina
and enhance our ability to make conservation or management
decisions for all species,
to conserve and enhance habitats and the communities they support,
to foster partnerships and cooperative efforts among natural resource
agencies, organizations, academia and private industry,
to support educational efforts to improve understanding of wildlife
resources among the general public and conservation stakeholders,
and
to support and improve existing regulations and programs aimed at
conserving habitats and communities.
(D) Goal 4. Provide legislative and state agency coordination
for military related issues
Clarify and strengthen the ability of the General
Assembly and State Agencies to carry out their functions
and to write legislation appropriate to support the
objectives of the State as declared in this document.
Coordinate and leverage efforts among military
installations, state agencies, military interest groups and
others to take appropriate actions at the state level to
promote base sustainability, economic development and
quality of life.
(E) Goal 5: Lead the state’s efforts to prepare for the next
base realignment and closure (BRAC) process.
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