by sahcadmin | Apr 4, 2025 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Round Mountain – 92 Acres Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy recently purchased 92 acres atop Round Mountain in Mitchell County, just south of Carver’s Gap. The rounded, forested crest of this aptly-named mountain rises above the approach to...
by sahcadmin | Jun 23, 2017 | Hikes
June Jamboree 2017 Thank you to everyone who came out to join us for six successful adventures in the Highlands of Roan on Saturday, June 17th! Despite the fluctuating weather – from sun to rain and back again – we had a great event. The Roan was resplendent in its...
by sahcadmin | Jan 19, 2017 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
At the end of December we purchased a 7-acre inholding surrounded by protected land just below Carvers Gap in the Highlands of Roan. The tract adjoins an SAHC preserve and Pisgah National Forest. Although small in acreage, it was a high conservation priority because...
by sahcadmin | Apr 12, 2016 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
The Highlands of Roan are home to some of the most unique and globally rare ecosystems in the world, including montane grassy balds and spruce-fir communities. The Highlands are also one of the richest repositories of biodiversity in the southern Appalachians and...
