by sahcadmin | Nov 25, 2019 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
In November 2019, SAHC purchased 51 acres on a prominent ridge near the Appalachian Trail in the Highlands of Roan. The Haw Orchard Ridge property adjoins Pisgah National Forest, rising to over 5,400 ft. just south of Roan High Knob. It is visible from the Appalachian...
by sahcadmin | Nov 5, 2019 | French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
In fall 2019, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 50 acres at Hidden Valley in Haywood County in order to protect corridors for wildlife movement, water quality, scenic views, and farmland. The tract adjoins the 146-acre Little Creek Headwaters...
by sahcadmin | Nov 2, 2019 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
In September 2019, SAHC secured 135 acres of important high elevation habitat in the Highlands of Roan. This tract adjoins Pisgah National Forest and existing SAHC preserves, creating a contiguous swath of permanently protected, botanically rich forests on the slopes...
by sahcadmin | Oct 7, 2019 | Farmland Conservation, French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
SAHC recently purchased 139 acres in the Beaverdam area of Haywood County, connecting the Town of Canton’s Rough Creek watershed property with conserved land previously protected by SAHC. The acquisition will permanently protect wildlife habitat, scenic views from...
by sahcadmin | Sep 6, 2019 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
High above the Catawba Falls, headwater streams coalesce and cascade down the mountainsides, with pristine rivulets merging together to form the rushing river waters. Now, more of these source streams have been permanently protected. In July 2019, SAHC purchased 101...
by sahcadmin | Aug 26, 2019 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Trout and AT hikers can rejoice – another piece of the Roan has been permanently protected! We purchased 62 acres at Doll Branch in the Highlands of Roan in the summer of 2019, protecting exceptional habitat and scenic mountain views in Carter County, TN. The land...
