by sahcadmin | Apr 6, 2019 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Our Elk Hollow Preserve Volunteer Work Day in April was a success, thanks to an incredible group of folks who joined us in building trails, friendships, and partnerships! The group of 18 staff and volunteers gathered on a beautiful spring day, celebrating Earth Month...
by sahcadmin | Mar 10, 2019 | Farmer Incubator Program, Our Community Farm
This year we welcome Wesley (Wes) Buckner and Cheyenne Cearley of WC Performance Horses & Cattle Co into our Farmer Incubator Program. Wes and Cheyenne are operating a cow-calf operation on the farm, with plans to build up their herd of Brahman-longhorn cross...
by sahcadmin | Mar 1, 2019 | French Broad River Valley, Landowner Resources, Stewardship Stories
SAHC partners on forest stewardship expansion in Sandy Mush. We have long been stewards of Sandy Mush, protecting over 12,000 acres of this high priority conservation area. We are excited to collaborate with EcoForesters and the Forest Stewards Guild to help grow a...
by sahcadmin | Feb 1, 2019 | Landowner Resources, Stewardship Stories, Trustee and Staff Stories
Chris joins SAHC as our new Stewardship Associate. His primary responsibility will be stewardship of properties that have a working agricultural component. “Protecting traditional livelihoods is a critical objective of regional land protection efforts,” says...
by sahcadmin | Jan 31, 2019 | Farmland Conservation, French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Hugged by mountains and tucked away in the scenic Crabtree community of Haywood County, Rogers Cove contains beautiful rolling pastures and forested hills that stir the imagination. We have permanently protected 385 acres of productive, scenic farmland in this cove...
