by sahcadmin | Mar 14, 2023 | Black Mountains, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Part of our long-term stewardship of protected land involves managing forest health on SAHC’s nature preserves. This sometimes entails battling invasive species that outcompete or extinguish native resources. One such invader that many people are familiar with...
by sahcadmin | Oct 26, 2022 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Have you ever stood atop a gorgeous summit and wondered what you are viewing? New “peakfinder” signs on Round Bald in the Highlands of Roan will help hikers learn more about the surrounding summits and landscape. The Roan Massif straddles the border...
by sahcadmin | Sep 1, 2022 | AmeriCorps, Stewardship Stories, Trustee and Staff Stories, Volunteer Stories, Youth Education
Welcome to our 2022-23 AmeriCorps Project Conserve Service Members! AmeriCorps Stewardship & Volunteer Members David Hagler. David has strong land trust experience having previously interned with Davidson Lands Conservancy and Lowcountry Land Trust. While a...
by sahcadmin | Aug 30, 2022 | Land Protection and Landowner Stories, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Volunteer Stories
This summer we welcomed two Stanback Fellow interns from the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment, Claire Elias and Annabelle White. The Stanback Fellowship Program is a partnership between the Nicholas School of the Environment and non-profit environmental...
by sahcadmin | Aug 5, 2022 | Highlands of Roan, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Formed by a tight cluster of mountains straddling the NC and TN border, the Roan Massif (also known as the Highlands of Roan), requires commitment and coordination between federal and state agencies, widespread organizations, local clubs and landowners, and passionate...
by sahcadmin | Aug 5, 2022 | French Broad River Valley, Species and Ecology Info Stories, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Former AmeriCorps member Logan Dye participated in a volunteer work day sponsored by Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) at the Chestnut Mountain Nature Park, treating native hemlock trees to protect them from the...
