by sahcadmin | May 3, 2022 | Event Recaps, French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
On Saturday, April 23, 2022 the Town of Canton hosted a public opening for the Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on Hwy 19-23. Situated as a park-within-a-park, the mountain biking Berm Park simultaneously opened the public. The family-friendly grand opening event...
by sahcadmin | Aug 20, 2020 | Balsam Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Working with trusted conservation partners, we recently protected 109 acres at Tanasee Ridge, adjoining Nantahala National Forest. The property could potentially provide an alternate gateway to popular outdoor recreation areas in Panthertown Valley. Thank you for...
by sahcadmin | Dec 13, 2018 | Conservation Funding and Legislation, Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories, Uncategorized
We have transferred 324 acres on the TN slopes of Hump Mountain to the Cherokee National Forest in the Highlands of Roan, the upper edge of the property extends just 500 ft from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (AT). Nearby, the AT passes across the grassy balds...
by sahcadmin | Dec 22, 2016 | Balsam Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
On December 19, we assisted the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) with the purchase of 82 acres at Sorrells Meadow, to be added to the Cold Mountain Game Lands in Haywood County. With a remarkable mix of high elevation open meadow, forest communities, and...
