by sahcadmin | Mar 7, 2016 | French Broad River Valley, Hikes
Earlier this winter, naturalist Luke Cannon joined SAHC hikers to explore the beautiful Rough Creek Watershed in Canton, NC. In 2003, a conservation easement was placed on the watershed in a joint effort by SAHC and the State of North Carolina to protect 870 acres of...
by sahcadmin | Feb 9, 2016 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories
SAHC and our Roan Stewardship partners met in summer 2014 to discuss the growing threat posed by the invasion of feral hogs into our mountain landscapes and how to combat their spread. These non-native animals threaten the health of our ecosystems including impacting...
by sahcadmin | Feb 9, 2016 | Awards and Honors, Trustee and Staff Stories, Volunteer Stories
SAHC founder Stan Murray was inducted into the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame last year, and retired Roan Stewardship Director Judy Murray traveled to Boiling Springs, PA (the “Half-way” point on the AT) to accept the award in his behalf. Stanley A. Murray,...
by sahcadmin | Feb 4, 2016 | Conservation Funding and Legislation
In December, the US Congress passed and the president signed into law legislation making the enhanced tax incentive for conservation easement donations permanent. First enacted as a temporary provision in 2006 (which expired in 2014), the incentive grants certain tax...
by sahcadmin | Feb 4, 2016 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
The 693-acre Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area (HCC SNA) is a breathtaking haven for wildlife with ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. Time spent visiting the pastoral cove, trekking the miles of hiking trails, or fishing cold trout streams will be...
