by sahcadmin | Dec 6, 2023 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories, Uncategorized
Broad Branch Near the Buladean community of Mitchell County, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 17 acres, expanding a 97-acre preserve that we purchased previously. Adding to SAHC’s existing nature preserves helps strengthen conservation of...
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 | Dec 13, 2018 | Conservation Funding and Legislation, Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories, Uncategorized
We have transferred 324 acres on the TN slopes of Hump Mountain to the Cherokee National Forest in the Highlands of Roan, the upper edge of the property extends just 500 ft from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (AT). Nearby, the AT passes across the grassy balds...
by Erin Goodpaster | May 16, 2018 | Event Recaps, Highlands of Roan, Uncategorized
Think about times you have been in the outdoors; it sometimes feels like you are the first person to experience your pristine surroundings, the first person to soak in the beauty of the trees and hear the flowing creek. Then think about other times, where you hiked...
by sahcadmin | Jul 10, 2017 | Stewardship Stories, Trustee and Staff Stories, Uncategorized, Volunteer Stories
Thanks to the efforts of Sarah Sanford, a Duke University Stanback Intern with SAHC this summer, our new office has been outfitted with window decals to help protect our winged friends. Sarah worked with her professors at Duke University on a project to prevent birds...
by sahcadmin | May 19, 2017 | Event Recaps, Trustee and Staff Stories, Uncategorized, Volunteers of the Year
We had a wonderful time with all of our members, friends, and guests last night at Yee-Haw Brewing Company in Johnson City, TN. Congratulations to our new/returning Trustees — David Erwin, Rick Manske, John Mason, Laura McCue, and Cynthia Poortenga. Thank you to our...
