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Curtis Smalling

Director of Conservation

Articles by Curtis Smalling

How the Roadless Rule Protects North Carolina’s Forests and Birds
Advocacy

How the Roadless Rule Protects North Carolina’s Forests and Birds

September 26, 2025 — The Roadless Rule safeguards important public lands for people and birds; you can help save it.
Audubon Applauds New NC Wildlife Action Plan 
Conservation

Audubon Applauds New NC Wildlife Action Plan 

July 16, 2025 — Thorough, science-based plan highlights opportunities to protect species and habitat.
Curtis Smalling: Five Highlights from the Bird Migration Explorer
Bird Migration Explorer

Curtis Smalling: Five Highlights from the Bird Migration Explorer

October 28, 2022 — We asked our conservation director to give us his favorite insights and bird stories from the new interactive platform.
What the New Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan Means for Birds
Forestry In Action

What the New Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan Means for Birds

March 29, 2022 — The revised plan falls short in some areas, but overall keeps diverse bird habitat in the forest.
Audubon Joins Groups Opposing the Removal of Red-cockaded Woodpecker Protections
Birds

Audubon Joins Groups Opposing the Removal of Red-cockaded Woodpecker Protections

March 18, 2022 — A revised proposal from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strengthens some protections, but would still prematurely remove endangered status for this bird on the brink.
In remembrance: Don Mullaney
News

In remembrance: Don Mullaney

April 15, 2021