Landowner Resources

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy encourages landowners to be good stewards of their conserved property. We will periodically share blog posts with informative articles and links related to land management as well as reminders or topics pertaining to the administration of conservation easements. Below are resources for land management issues relating to erosion control, farm management and sound forest management.

Federal Agencies and Programs

Natural Resource Conservation Service
NRCS assists private landowners with conserving their soil, water, and other natural resources. Cost sharing and financial incentives are available in many cases. They can help create a conservation plan for agricultural properties. Every county in North Carolina and Tennessee is served by a NRCS office. It is important to note that some service centers serve more than one county, so your designated service center may not be located in your county. Click HERE to find your local service center.

State Agencies and Cooperative Extension Offices

North Carolina

NC Soil and Water Conservation District Offices
NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation cooperates with federal agencies and local partners to administer programs, technical services and educational outreach promoting voluntary natural resource management and conservation on private lands in order to protect and improve soil and water resources throughout the state. Local soil and water conservation district offices exist in every county in NC. Click HERE to find your local district.
NC Cooperative Extension Offices
Cooperative Extension provides non-formal education and learning activities to people across NC and TN – to farmers and other residents of rural communities as well as to people living in urban areas. It emphasizes taking knowledge gained through research and education and bringing it directly to the people to create positive changes. Click HERE for local NC State Extension Offices.
North Carolina Forest Service
County Rangers are directly involved with forest management assistance to private landowners, reforestation services, forest fire prevention and suppression, and insect and disease control programs. Click HERE for local NC Forest Service offices.

Tennessee

TN Soil and Water Conservation District Offices
The TN State Soil and Water Conservation Commission provides oversight and assistance to soil and water conservation districts in carrying out programs directed towards soil erosion control and water quality improvement on farmland. Click HERE for a directory of TN Soil and Water Conservation District offices and contact info.
TN Cooperative Extension Offices
Cooperative Extension provides non-formal education and learning activities to people across NC and TN – to farmers and other residents of rural communities as well as to people living in urban areas. It emphasizes taking knowledge gained through research and education and bringing it directly to the people to create positive changes. Click HERE for local TN Extension Offices.
Tennessee Division of Forestry
County Rangers are directly involved with forest management assistance to private landowners, reforestation services, forest fire prevention and suppression, and insect and disease control programs. Click HERE for local TN Division of Forestry offices.

Managing Land?

Before implementing any land management activities, please be sure to consult your conservation easement documentation if you are the landowner of a conserved property. You will most likely need to contact your lead stewardship staff member. If you have any questions, please contact us!

Businesses and Services

*SAHC does not endorse specific companies. This is just a partial list of service providers in our areas.

Environmental Consultation Companies*

The following companies are available to help landowners with natural resource conservation and responsible land management.

Conservation Real Estate Brokers*

Selling your conservation easement property? Conservation real estate brokers serve the needs of conservation minded sellers and buyers to facilitate real estate transactions.

Native Plant Nurseries and Consultants*

The following companies can assist with native plants for land management and habitat restoration.

Your Land – SAHC’s Stewardship Blog

Sandy Mush property being treated for invasive plant species

March 15, 2021/by sahcadmin

Landowner Updates – Invasive Species

Matching Funds for Non-native Invasive Plant Management in Sandy…

Courtland White

January 14, 2020/by sahcadmin

Voluntary Ag Districts Benefit Farmers

Aerial image map of conservation properties

January 4, 2020/by sahcadmin

Aerial Monitoring of Conserved Land

September 13, 2019/by sahcadmin

Farm Management: Pasture Walk

April 15, 2019/by sahcadmin

Mowing Management for the Birds

March 1, 2019/by sahcadmin

Sandy Mush Forest Restoration Coalition

February 1, 2019/by sahcadmin

Welcome – Stewardship Associate Chris Kaase

December 5, 2017/by sahcadmin

Conservation easements and property changes

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Our Mission

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.