by sahcadmin | Aug 12, 2022 | Balsam Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Near the head of Dutch Cove in Haywood County, only a few miles south of the heavy traffic on I-40, but seemingly a world away, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy recently purchased a secluded cove with sweeping mountain views, forested slopes, and historic...
by sahcadmin | Aug 5, 2022 | Highlands of Roan, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Formed by a tight cluster of mountains straddling the NC and TN border, the Roan Massif (also known as the Highlands of Roan), requires commitment and coordination between federal and state agencies, widespread organizations, local clubs and landowners, and passionate...
by sahcadmin | Aug 5, 2022 | French Broad River Valley, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Former AmeriCorps member Logan Dye participated in a volunteer work day sponsored by Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) at the Chestnut Mountain Nature Park, treating native hemlock trees to protect them from the...
by sahcadmin | Aug 4, 2022 | Awards and Honors, Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Trustee and Staff Stories, Volunteer Stories
2022 TN Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award Winner – Robert Sparks Walker Lifetime Achievement Recipient: Judy Murray Judy Murray, who has led an inspired life dedicated to conservation in Southern Appalachia, has been named winner of the 2022...
by sahcadmin | Jul 13, 2022 | Conservation Funding and Legislation
The North Carolina governor and legislators’ 2022 state budget prioritizes land and water conservation. Funding of $48.4 million to the state’s conservation trust funds will benefit people and nature for generations. “Our state’s conservation needs are not...
