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Open Space and Real Estate Division
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North Fork of the Little River
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The Open Space and Real Estate Division is responsible for the implementation of the County Open Space & Farmland Protection program. Staff implements the County Open Space Corridor Plans by working with landowners, non-profit agencies, public agencies and other stakeholders in the protection of identified lands, natural resources and waterways to improve the quality of life for all Durham County citizens. Staff seeks interested landowners for protection of identified lands by fee simple purchase, conservation easements and other voluntary land protection methods. Staff is also responsible for the development of public recreation areas on County owned open space properties that include major parks, natural areas, nature trails and other recommendations of the Open Space Plans. Staff works with interested farmers to draft farmland conservation easements.
The Division is also responsible for all County real property by identification of appropriate lands for County facilities, leased land and office space, and the sale/disposal of all County owned surplus properties.
The Open Space and Real Estate Division offices are located on the fourth floor of the County administrative complex at 200 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701.
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