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    Since 1974, we have conserved 75,000 acres of the Southern Appalachians for present and future generations.

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Protecting Our Mountains

Since 1974, we have conserved 75,000 acres of the of the Southern Appalachians for present and future generations.

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SAHC conserves unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for people to enjoy outdoor recreation in the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina.

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Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

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Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

This past Saturday two new Southern Sixer Champions were crowned on the 12.4 mile, 5,390' elevation gain Black Mountain Crest Trail hike to Mount Mitchell. Mount Mitchell sits to the Southeast of SAHC's largest monitoring project (8,502 acres) the Big Tom Wilson Preserve. Thanks to Wicked Weed Brewing for supporting this hike. ... See MoreSee Less

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Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

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Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

Thanks to Robotics Glitch Team 5854 for working with our AmeriCorps member Whisper on various camp outings this summer. We were "pollinators" at Holmes Educational State Forest and led beginner birding hikes with Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society at the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary. ... See MoreSee Less

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