by sahcadmin | Apr 10, 2019 | Farmland Conservation, French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Brandon Hensley has no illusions about farm life in WNC — it’s hard work, with sparse financial rewards. However, a deep connection to his family’s land kept him working with SAHC over the lengthy 5-year process to permanently protect a beautiful, productive farm in...
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 | 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...
by sahcadmin | Mar 16, 2018 | French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
In northwest Madison County, 541 secluded acres of forest filter miles of clean mountain streams that once provided drinking water to town residents. We worked with the Town of Marshall to permanently protect the Marshall Watershed property with a conservation...
by sahcadmin | Jan 29, 2018 | French Broad River Valley
We protected 88 acres in Boyd Cove, adding to thousands of protected acres in the Newfound Mountains of Sandy Mush. Landowners Pattie and Ed Ellis, Kate Tierney, and Kara Powis worked with us to protect the forested cove with a conservation easement, ensuring that...
by sahcadmin | Jan 19, 2018 | Farmer Incubator Program, French Broad River Valley, Our Community Farm, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories, Volunteers of the Year
Our Community Farm continues to serve as a model — balancing agricultural production with environmental responsibility while providing educational opportunities. Farmer Incubator Program Will Salley and Savannah Salley of Headwaters Market Garden use a unique French...
