by sahcadmin | Oct 17, 2016 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Inspired by our conservation work in the Highlands of Roan, landowner Ken Davis donated 47 acres to SAHC. The property adjoins Pisgah National Forest and our Big Rock Creek preserve, which we purchased in 2014, thus filling an important gap in the protected landscape....
by sahcadmin | Oct 17, 2016 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
We purchased 70 acres on Big Yellow Mountain in the Highlands of Roan, located just 2,500 ft from the Appalachian Trail. Adjoining Pisgah National Forest, Conservation lands held by the State of NC, and other SAHC-protected properties, the forested high-elevation...
by sahcadmin | Apr 12, 2016 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
The Highlands of Roan are home to some of the most unique and globally rare ecosystems in the world, including montane grassy balds and spruce-fir communities. The Highlands are also one of the richest repositories of biodiversity in the southern Appalachians and...
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 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...
by sahcadmin | Jan 25, 2016 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Located less than 2 miles from the Appalachian Trail and the Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens, the 48-acre Broad Branch tract adjoins Pisgah National Forest and contains a broad mix of habitat. We acquired it in December, and plan to own and manage it for long-term...
