by sahcadmin | Oct 15, 2026 | Conservation Funding and Legislation, Featured Highlights, Highlights
This year, Buncombe County voters will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our landscape. With growing development pressure and increasing need for thoughtful conservation of imperiled natural resources, now is the time to invest in our future....
by sahcadmin | Sep 28, 2026 | Black Mountains, Featured, Featured Highlights, Highlights, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
In 2026, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) closed on a conservation easement permanently protecting 336 acres of forested mountains around Camp Rockmont, overlooking Lake Eden. The project is one of 19 new land protection projects that SAHC has...
by sahcadmin | Aug 18, 2026 | Balsam Mountains, Featured Highlights, Highlights, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Stagg and Cheryl Newman have been long-time supporters of conservation and champions for the creation of NC’s future Pisgah View State Park. “This will be the westernmost state park in NC, where we need more recreation facilities,” says Stagg. “We’re excited to see...
by sahcadmin | Jul 14, 2026 | Black Mountains, Featured Highlights, Highlights, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
North McDaris Ridge As a clay and cork artist, Kathy Triplett finds inspiration and source materials within the natural world. Her studio space melds her excitement about exploration and creativity with the setting of the southern Appalachian mountains she calls home....
by sahcadmin | Jun 19, 2026 | Featured Highlights, Highlands of Roan, Highlights, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Smith Branch Roan Mountain State Park is slated to get a bit bigger, thanks to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s ongoing conservation work. SAHC recently closed on the purchase of a 103-acre property on Smith Branch in Carter County, TN, adjoining the...
