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 | Mar 5, 2020 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Two new acquisitions in Roaring Creek join our network of protected land in the Highlands of Roan. These two tracts adjoin other SAHC preserves on the slopes of Big Yellow Mountain, together protecting hundreds of acres of northern hardwood and high elevation red oak...
by sahcadmin | Sep 7, 2017 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
It takes a village to care for our mountains, and SAHC, our partners, and volunteers certainly made that happen this summer. In less than four days of work, more than 25 volunteers cut blackberry from about seven acres of grassy and shrub bald habitat during our...
by sahcadmin | Feb 4, 2016 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
The 693-acre Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area (HCC SNA) is a breathtaking haven for wildlife with ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. Time spent visiting the pastoral cove, trekking the miles of hiking trails, or fishing cold trout streams will be...
by sahcadmin | Mar 6, 2015 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
We hosted another successful volunteer workday in the Highlands of Roan, made possible by a generous grant from the National Parks Conservation Association and Nature Valley. Funding from this partnership has helped us accomplish land stewardship projects over the...
