by sahcadmin | Feb 28, 2014 | Farmland Conservation, French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Over the past few years, the terms ‘local food’ and ‘farm to table’ have gained greater and greater prominence in our daily conversations. What you may not hear as frequently, however, are some of the underlying concerns for farmland...
by sahcadmin | Jan 29, 2014 | French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Musicians around the world know the name Bob Moog and respect his groundbreaking innovations in electronic instruments. However, what they may not know is that a quiet cove outside Asheville, NC provided a setting of respite and inspiration to nourish his uncanny...
by sahcadmin | Jan 24, 2014 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Hikes
Although we are in the midst of an arctic freeze in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, we’re eagerly looking forward to the slate of outdoor adventures our outreach team has planned for this year. To whet your appetite, here’s a narrative from one of our 2013 fall...
by sahcadmin | Jan 24, 2014 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
In mid-December, SAHC protected another tract at Hickory Nut Gap. This new conservation easement preserves 62 acres adjacent to the Florence Nature Preserve and close to the Drovers Road Scenic Byway. The property will remain privately owned, with permanent...
by sahcadmin | Nov 19, 2013 | Highlands of Roan, Stewardship Stories
Earlier this year, we welcomed a series of interns and researchers to the cabin at our 601-acre Grassy Ridge tract in the Highlands of Roan, dubbed ‘the Bird House’ because of the ubiquitous winged wildlife in this rich upland habitat. Lee Farese, one of...
