by sahcadmin | Sep 15, 2023 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Little Cove Creek Preserve – 17 Acres Added George and Jean Nilsen donated their 49-acre Little Cove Creek Farm in Carter County, TN to the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) on December 19, 1984. Almost 40 years later, SAHC has purchased a...
by sahcadmin | Sep 1, 2023 | French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Split Pine Cove aka Hawkins Cove – Haywood County yes In 2023, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) purchased 124 acres in the Crabtree/Fines Creek community of Haywood County, adding to hundreds of acres already conserved in the area....
by sahcadmin | May 22, 2023 | Balsam Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories, Uncategorized
Ronny Birchfield grew up in Haywood County and enjoyed “running amok” in the woods with friends and neighbors; they cared for the land but enjoyed the freedom of hiking, hunting, and exploring. When the property came up for sale several years ago, Ronny...
by sahcadmin | Apr 21, 2023 | French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Ginger and Rich Lang knew that they wanted to protect their land, even before they owned it. When they began the search decades ago, the Langs purposefully sought out a tract with qualities which they wanted to help preserve for future generations. “We looked all over...
by sahcadmin | Apr 6, 2023 | Featured Highlights, French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has signed an option agreement to purchase an iconic ridgeline overlooking the city of Asheville and much of the French Broad River valley. The property was recently listed for sale for $9,995,000 under the subdivision name...
by sahcadmin | Mar 31, 2023 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Toms Branch – 52 Acres in Roan Highlands Persistence and patience reside at the core of conservation. Sometimes Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, our partners, and/or landowners may not be in a position for permanent protection of a high priority...
