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The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has been protecting land and water resources in the mountains of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee for more than 45 years, safeguarding over 75,000 acres for present and future generations. Thank you for taking the next step to learn more about SAHC and become involved. You can make a difference by helping to protect plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for outdoor recreation.

Guided Hikes & Outings

We offer guided hikes and outings to connect people with protected places. You are invited to enjoy upcoming special events, educational workshops, and more.

What’s New?

Check out our blog and read about conservation successes we have been able to accomplish with the help of our donors and supporters.

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Join us by becoming a member today so you can ensure that more of the places you love will be protected for generations.

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Here are a few Highlights of SAHC’s Conservation Work:

Sensitive, Rare Habitat

In 2018, SAHC purchased 234 acres at Yellow Spot in the Highlands of Roan, securing high elevation wildlife habitat and permanently protecting a corridor linking Pisgah National Forest with our protected Fork Mountain Preserve in Mitchell County, NC. This acquisition protected rare plant and animal habitat, wildlife corridors, scenic views, and sources of clean water along an important high elevation ridgeline. Read More…

Places for Outdoor Recreation

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy works with federal, state, and local partners to protect land for inclusion in public forests and parks. You can enjoy the places we have protected when you visit Mt. Mitchell State Park, hike the Appalachian Trail, splash in streams at Rocky Fork State Park, or go birdwatching in Hampton Creek Cove. Check out this map to see some of the SAHC-protected places you can enjoy.

Rogers cove wide scenic view

Local Farms for Local Food

Farmland conservation permanently protects important soils and land for agricultural production. By working with local farmers to permanently protect their land with agricultural conservation easements, SAHC protects soil resources and ensures that the land will be available for farming long into the future. Protecting local farms helps sustain our local food industry. Read more about the farming families of Rogers Cove…

Donate Now to Protect Land and Water

Your gift today is an investment in your future — your land, your water, your life. Thousands of acres remain in peril — and with your help more of the places we love and need will be protected, forever. Please make your gift today!

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Our Mission

SAHC works to conserve the unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for people to enjoy outdoor recreation in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee for the benefit of present and future generations. We achieve this by forging and maintaining long-term conservation relationships with private landowners and public agencies, owning and managing land and encouraging healthy local communities.

Get in Touch

Email: sahc@appalachian.org

Phone: 828-253-0095
372 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

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