by sahcadmin | Nov 27, 2012 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Event Recaps, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Plans for Tennessee’s 55th state park on the stunning Rocky Fork tract were announced on a chilly October day, with early snow still blanketing the ground and a swelling group of attendees packed into the Tennessee Welcome Center off I-26 in Erwin, TN. Tennessee...
by sahcadmin | Apr 19, 2012 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Farmland Conservation
Last Thursday, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy staff members enjoyed another sensational day at Peter and Polly Gott’s idyllic farm. Tucked away deep in Madison County, the 218-acre Gott Farm is surrounded by Pisgah National Forest on two sides, there...
by sahcadmin | Feb 7, 2012 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
On December 28, we recorded a conservation easement on 112 acres of land in Madison County, near the Cherokee and Pisgah National Forests. “The Plateau is remarkable because it fills an immensely significant gap between the Cherokee National Forest and the...
by sahcadmin | Dec 5, 2011 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
On August 8th, 2011, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) transferred 35 crucial acres to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and the US Forest Service. Located in Macon County, North Carolina, Wesser Bald will be utilized as a buffer between ATC...
by sahcadmin | Nov 16, 2011 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
SAHC has secured another small but significant tract of land protecting the Appalachian Trail (AT). This 13.2-acre project will leave an indelible mark on the AT viewshed. Buck Mountain’s visibility to the public makes the property an essential acquisition. Although...
by sahcadmin | Apr 6, 2011 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Farmland Conservation, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
The Gott’s 218-acre farm in Madison County is an icon of responsible land management and sustainability. Peter and Polly take seriously their responsibility of stewarding the land. Being able to hand their property down to their children intact is one of their highest...
