by sahcadmin | Dec 8, 2021 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has created a new nature preserve in the Highlands of Roan, which will permanently protect 151 more acres of mountain habitat and clean streams. It is very near other SAHC nature preserves and a 24,000-acre network of public...
by sahcadmin | Nov 17, 2021 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
In 2021, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 150 acres adjoining Roan Mountain State Park, protecting habitat resources and streams in the Doe River watershed. This important natural area at Sugar Hollow in Carter County, TN, was transferred to the...
by sahcadmin | Sep 15, 2021 | Highlands of Roan, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Hiking in the Roan Highlands, you may have had the experience of leaving the sunny, open grassy balds to dip your head into the dark shade of adjacent spruce-fir forests. Like the grassy balds, these remnant, boreal forests host multiple federally engaged species. New...
by sahcadmin | Aug 3, 2021 | Highlands of Roan, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories, Youth Education
Volunteer Days, Bird Surveys, and Public Education Spring and summer atop the Highlands of Roan stayed busy with active habitat management work days, biological surveys, and more. We’re grateful to all the volunteers who helped with stewardship and outing projects...
by sahcadmin | Jun 17, 2021 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
A generous conservation philanthropist has committed to donate a 7,500-acre preserve in the Roan to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy in 2022. Conservation of this globally-significant mountain preserve will significantly boost habitat conservation efforts in...
by sahcadmin | Apr 1, 2021 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy recently transferred 91 acres to the USDA Forest Service, adding to public lands just south of the popular Carvers Gap area on the North Carolina and Tennessee border. Collectively known as the Roan Mountain Gateway, these 91...
