by Erin Goodpaster | Nov 19, 2018 | Black Mountains, Event Recaps, Hikes, Member and Donor Stories
In 2018 the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 123 acres including the western flank and summit of Brushy Knob, one of the Seven Sisters near Black Mountain, NC. To celebrate the acquisition of this valuable conservation land we led an educational...
by sahcadmin | Oct 4, 2018 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Landowner Perspective: Russ and Stacy Oates on Protecting Elk Fork “Stacy and I came from families that love the outdoors and feel deep connection with wild things and wild places. Growing up on opposite coasts (Stacy in the Napa Valley of California and...
by sahcadmin | Sep 15, 2018 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
In 2018, SAHC purchased 123 acres near Black Mountain, NC, permanently protecting the crest of one of the “Seven Sisters.” Brushy Knob is also known as “Big Piney.” It is the third Sister in the chain of summits straddling the Asheville watershed and Montreat,...
by sahcadmin | Jul 30, 2018 | Black Mountains, Community Engagement, Hikes, Youth Education
Appalachian Trail thru hiker Daniel White grew up in the Shiloh community of Asheville and now lives in Charlotte. Last year, he set off hiking the AT to gain a new perspective on life. Unlike many who make the trek, Daniel started his journey without any backpacking...
by sahcadmin | May 14, 2018 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
In 2018, SAHC accepted a donated conservation easement on 526 acres in Swannanoa owned by Chemtronics, Inc. The conservation easement permanently protects land adjoining Pisgah National Forest, as well as scenic views from the Blue Ridge Parkway, I-40 and NC Highway...
by sahcadmin | Apr 9, 2018 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
We purchased 170 acres in two adjoining tracts at Strawberry Gap and Stony Point near the Eastern Continental Divide to protect water resources, plant and animal habitat, and scenic views from public trails and scenic byways. We plan to own these properties for the...
