by sahcadmin | Feb 11, 2026 | Featured Highlights, Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
People will forever cherish legacies created by those who act with integrity and vision. With the generous donation of 201 acres in the Cane Creek township, Steve and Kathie Weaver have left an indelible mark on the Southern Appalachian landscape for future...
by sahcadmin | Feb 9, 2026 | Farm Workshops, Featured Highlights, French Broad River Valley, Stewardship Stories
Streambank repair helps protect water quality, stabilizes land, and benefits wildlife as well as people. However, folks interested in helping improve or restore stream banks often don’t know where to start. In a hands-on workshop at SAHC’s Jenkins Branch...
by sahcadmin | Dec 12, 2025 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Featured Highlights, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
In November of 2025, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 433 acres in Yancey County at the confluence of the Cane River and the North Toe River, where these rivers merge to form the Nolichucky River. The acquisition permanently protects natural...
by sahcadmin | Nov 25, 2025 | Balsam Mountains, Featured Highlights, Land Protection and Landowner Stories, Smoky Mountains
Continuing a longstanding partnership, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has transferred 1,060 acres in Haywood County to the State of NC to become part of public lands managed by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC). These tracts consist of land for...
by sahcadmin | Nov 12, 2025 | Featured Highlights, Land Protection and Landowner Stories, Smoky Mountains
In Fall 2025, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased a 9-acre tract surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and another SAHC-owned preserve – neatly filling a gap in the protected landscape. The acquisition solidifies conservation of a...
