by sahcadmin | Feb 1, 2019 | Landowner Resources, Stewardship Stories, Trustee and Staff Stories
Chris joins SAHC as our new Stewardship Associate. His primary responsibility will be stewardship of properties that have a working agricultural component. “Protecting traditional livelihoods is a critical objective of regional land protection efforts,” says...
by sahcadmin | Jan 28, 2019 | Highlands of Roan, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories
We are entering the fifth year of coordinated efforts to manage invasive feral hogs in the Highlands of Roan. These invasive feral hogs damage the fragile, globally important ecosystems of the Roan as they “root,” eating rare species and tearing up the terrain. They...
by sahcadmin | Sep 20, 2018 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories
Former AmeriCorps service member Travis Bordley stepped into our Roan Naturalist boots this summer. Travis spent the majority of his time from May to August on the Appalachian Trail between Carvers Gap and 19 E, recording data, educating hikers, and helping manage...
by sahcadmin | Aug 23, 2018 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories
Grassy Balds Management gets a Tech Update Ilan Bubb interned with us this summer through the Duke University Stanback Intern program. He is earning his Masters of Environmental Management at the Nicholas School of the Environment. Ilan did a “needs assessment” and...
by sahcadmin | Aug 22, 2018 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
In the Highlands of Roan, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy convenes a multi-partner effort to manage the world’s largest stretch of Appalachian grassy balds. These unique ecosystems contain a variety of rare plants. SAHC volunteers and our partners with the...
by sahcadmin | Jan 23, 2018 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories
The Roan Highlands are commonly referred to as the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s flagship conservation focus area. Along with their stunning views and unique habitats, the Roan Highlands are home to a rich mountain culture spanning generations...
