by sahcadmin | Sep 28, 2026 | Black Mountains, Featured, Featured Highlights, Highlights, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
In 2026, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) closed on a conservation easement permanently protecting 336 acres of forested mountains around Camp Rockmont, overlooking Lake Eden. The project is one of 19 new land protection projects that SAHC has...
by sahcadmin | Aug 18, 2026 | Balsam Mountains, Featured Highlights, Highlights, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Stagg and Cheryl Newman have been long-time supporters of conservation and champions for the creation of NC’s future Pisgah View State Park. “This will be the westernmost state park in NC, where we need more recreation facilities,” says Stagg. “We’re excited to see...
by sahcadmin | Jul 14, 2026 | Black Mountains, Featured Highlights, Highlights, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
North McDaris Ridge As a clay and cork artist, Kathy Triplett finds inspiration and source materials within the natural world. Her studio space melds her excitement about exploration and creativity with the setting of the southern Appalachian mountains she calls home....
by sahcadmin | Jun 19, 2026 | Featured Highlights, Highlands of Roan, Highlights, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Smith Branch Roan Mountain State Park is slated to get a bit bigger, thanks to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s ongoing conservation work. SAHC recently closed on the purchase of a 103-acre property on Smith Branch in Carter County, TN, adjoining the...
by sahcadmin | May 15, 2026 | Farmland Conservation, Featured Highlights, French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Hawkins Farm The undulating hillsides of farm fields and pasture in Upper Crabtree, capped by forested mountain peaks, continue to sustain generations of families whose ancestors farmed here. Wayne Hawkins grew up close to this land. Along with his two brothers,...
by sahcadmin | Mar 24, 2026 | Featured, Featured Highlights, French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
After years of partnership efforts, the crest of Deaverview Mountain overlooking Asheville and surrounding areas has been permanently protected! For more than five years, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has been working on a permanent conservation solution...
