Plant Conservation Board

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina Plant Conservation Board
Department 
Agriculture
Governor Appointments 
4
Total Board Positions 
7
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 106-202.14
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
4 Years
Purpose 
The board adds and subtracts species from the list of endangered or threatened native plants. Members also adopt and enforce regulations to protect rare native plants in the state. The board has seven members, each serving a four-year term. The governor appoints four members. The others are appointed by the state agriculture commissioner.

Current Members


Member Name 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Michael Kunz 10/1/20219/30/2025LimitedRep. Of N C Botanical Garden
Matt C. Estep 10/1/20239/30/2027LimitedRep. Of Scientific Community
James Slye 10/1/20199/30/2027LimitedDivision Of Forest Resources Rep.
Julie H. Moore 2/8/20189/30/2025LimitedRep. Of Conservation Organization


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