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FRIENDS OF PLANT CONSERVATION
Officially organized in December 2004 by Al Elder, Hollis Wild, and Gene Cross, the Friends of Plant Conservation seeks to:
· increase public awareness and understanding of North Carolina’s Plant Conservation Program;
· provide the public with the opportunity to support and promote the mission of the Plant Conservation Program which is to protect the rare and native plant flora of the state; and
· provide support for those programs and activities that are compatible and consistent with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Plant Conservation Program.
The first board of directors was convened in 2008 and the organization initiated planning and activities.
Mission
The Friends of Plant Conservation Foundation supports North Carolina Plant Conservation Program (NCPCP) efforts to conserve and protect North Carolina’s imperiled native plants in their habitats.
Vision
Through advocacy, education, partnerships, and fundraising and development, the Friends of Plant Conservation Foundation insures that all NC imperiled plants are protected in their natural habitats through a statewide network of conserved or preserved sites and NC citizens’ commitment to environmental stewardship.