On a bright and clear Friday near the end of summer, an unsuspected chill bites in the early morning breeze. SAHC’s Farmland Program Director Jess Laggis dons an extra layer […]
SAHC purchased 55 acres adjoining Cherokee National Forest on Viking Mountain in Greene County, TN. The property was a top priority for partners at the US Forest Service, as it […]
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 130 acres at Starnes Cove near West Asheville, protecting scenic views from surrounding communities and wildlife habitat near Deaverview Mountain. The property had been sought […]
Tucked into an isolated, forested perch above the Nolichucky River near the NC/TN border, the abandoned settlement of Lost Cove inspires the imagination. Pisgah National Forest surrounds this former community, […]
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative Small Grant Program. SAHC and partners will use grant […]
After more than a decade, North Carolina has revived a powerful way for landowners to protect the places they love and get something meaningful in return. Starting in 2025, the […]
When the summer heat hangs heavy over the mountains, you might start looking for a cold creek to dip your feet. Waterfalls and scenic streams draw people to the outdoors, […]
SAHC’s 7500-acre South Yellow Mountain Preserve serves as an incredible repository for biodiversity and learning space for young ecologists. Recently, 34 students from NC State University visited our South Yellow […]
We welcome two new seasonal team members – Virginia and Camila – to the 2025 summer Roan Stewardship team. Long-time Roan/outings staff member and talented photographer Travis Bordley returns as […]
