In Fall 2025, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased a 9-acre tract surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and another SAHC-owned preserve – neatly filling a gap in the protected […]
In 2025, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 64 acres on Snowball Mountain – adding to already-conserved land on the mountain. Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway northeast of Asheville […]
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has accepted the donation of 120 additional acres for our Roan High Preserve. This preserve adjoins Pisgah National Forest in the heart of the Highlands of Roan. The […]
On a bright and clear Friday near the end of summer, an unsuspected chill bites in the early morning breeze. SAHC’s Farmland Program Director Jess Laggis dons an extra layer […]
SAHC purchased 55 acres adjoining Cherokee National Forest on Viking Mountain in Greene County, TN. The property was a top priority for partners at the US Forest Service, as it […]
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 130 acres at Starnes Cove near West Asheville, protecting scenic views from surrounding communities and wildlife habitat near Deaverview Mountain. The property had been sought […]
Tucked into an isolated, forested perch above the Nolichucky River near the NC/TN border, the abandoned settlement of Lost Cove inspires the imagination. Pisgah National Forest surrounds this former community, […]
After more than a decade, North Carolina has revived a powerful way for landowners to protect the places they love and get something meaningful in return. Starting in 2025, the […]
When the summer heat hangs heavy over the mountains, you might start looking for a cold creek to dip your feet. Waterfalls and scenic streams draw people to the outdoors, […]
The mission of the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is to conserve the unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for all people to enjoy outdoor recreation in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, enduring for future generations. We achieve this through long-term conservation relationships with private landowners and public agencies and owning and managing land. We are committed to creating and supporting equitable, healthy and thriving communities for everyone in our region.
Email: sahc@appalachian.org
Phone: 828-253-0095
372 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
