by sahcadmin | Apr 4, 2022 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
We are grateful for the foresight of conservation-minded individuals, the generosity of our members and philanthropic leaders, and the dedication of a landowner to continue his family legacy, which enabled SAHC to acquire 128 more acres in Avery County in the...
by sahcadmin | Apr 4, 2022 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Big trees, big streams, big open field — everything about Big Horse Creek is a big deal! This stunning 134-acre mountain cove harbors the cool cascades of a trout stream and plentiful places for birds and wildlife to thrive. Nestled amongst national forest land and...
by sahcadmin | Mar 11, 2022 | Land Protection and Landowner Stories, Smoky Mountains
Thanks to generous supporters and conservation-minded landowners, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has purchased 13 more acres adjoining Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Acquisition of the property in the Stevens Creek area will permanently protect...
by sahcadmin | Dec 10, 2021 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
A quiet, studious man intent on making a positive impact on the world, Bill Popper contacted Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy in the early 2000s about permanently protecting his cherished land in Yancey County. Diagnosed with lymphoma, Bill wanted to ensure...
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 23, 2021 | Awards and Honors, French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories, Volunteer Stories
Trails are shaping up at the future Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Haywood County! When SAHC purchased the 448-acre tract in 2020, we obtained a loan to complete funding for the acquisition. We will be able to retire the remaining loan in 2022 and complete the...
