The North Carolina Birding Trail Initiative: Economic Development, Environmental Education and Conservation

Organization:

NC State Natural Resources Foundation, Inc.

Amount:

$93,968.43

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Wake

Year:

2005

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to provide support for the implementation of the North Carolina Birding Trail that will attract bird-watching tourists to the state. This project will establish a foundation for communities, particularly in rural economically-distressed counties, to create nature-based tourism opportunities as a tool for community and economic development.

Contact:

Mr. David L. AshcraftNC State UniversityBox 7207Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7207(919) 515-5723

Areas Served:

Statewide

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