These Mountains Need Heroes Like You
We conserve the unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for all people to enjoy outdoor recreation in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, ensuring these lands endure for future generations.
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Our Impact in Numbers
Acres Protected
Family Farms Protected
Miles of Stream
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Your gift today helps us protect mountain views, pristine streams, wildlife habitat & local farmland. Whether you’re renewing your commitment or new to our family, we thank you for taking action to save our mountain treasures.
Stewardship After the Storm – A StoryMap
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191 Acres Protected at Bull Creek Preserve
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Waterfalls Park – Avery County
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Valley High Farm – 299 Acres
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83 Acres Adjoining Richmond Hill Park
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SAHC’s NEW South Yellow Mountain Preserve
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Round Mountain – 92 Acres Protected
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Buckskin Branch Farm – 489 Acres
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SAHC’s Work
Stewardship
Land Protection
Farmland Conservation
Places for Recreation
Highlands of Roan
Protect
Conservation helps sustain a high quality of life and protects fragile and rare natural resources. As population growth affects the Southern Appalachians, we must balance preservation of undeveloped land with the needs of people who live, work, and visit this incredible region. Otherwise, we risk literally ‘loving these mountains to death.’
Steward
In conservation, stewardship refers to the ongoing commitment to care and protection of the land. This is a “forever” commitment, a dedication to consistently monitor conservation easements and nature preserves and to manage and restore habitat.
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The best way to learn about conservation is to experience it for yourself. That could mean joining us for a guided hike to protected places, pitching in for a volunteer work day, finding yourself in an outdoor classroom, hosting your own special event at the SAHC Community Farm, exploring public parks and trails that SAHC has helped protect, learning how to grow food, and much more!
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We Can't Do It Without You
Together, we can protect Appalachia’s lands and secure a healthier future for generations to come.