by sahcadmin | Jul 4, 2021 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
SAHC recently purchased 17 acres at Hollybush Gap, a privately owned in-holding surrounded by Cherokee National Forest. SAHC will transfer this tract to the national forest in the next year or so, closing a notable gap within our public lands. Springs and tributaries...
by sahcadmin | May 17, 2021 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
This year, the Trust for Public Land purchased a 482-acre tract at Dark Ridge, located near the Appalachian Trail in Avery County, just north of the Roan Highlands. The property shares a long boundary with the Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest. SAHC...
by sahcadmin | Oct 25, 2018 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Trustee and Staff Stories
Do you know the story of Rocky Fork, TN? SAHC is proud to have been a leader in protecting the 10,000-acre Rocky Fork watershed. This stunning scenic watershed is a unique, fragile ecosystem with rare and endangered species. Former SAHC Trustee and nature photographer...
by sahcadmin | Jan 9, 2018 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories
Recent research conducted by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reveals that the Southern Appalachians may be an important wintering ground for Golden Eagles, once considered rare visitors to the mountains of NC and TN. As part of the Eastern Golden Eagle...
by sahcadmin | Apr 22, 2016 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Today we celebrate Earth Day with the closing of an exciting new project which will enable more people to learn about and enjoy the incredible Rocky Fork region! We worked with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to purchase a 1-acre tract to...
by sahcadmin | Apr 19, 2016 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Conservation doesn’t end with recording a land protection document. Stewardship of protected lands extends in perpetuity, and sometimes requires remediation of past problems for a property. Dedicated East TN State Univ. students responded to our call for a “Service...
