Land Protected Next to Chimney Rock State Park
More land protected—full of unique plants and animals, with three miles of headwater streams, right next to Chimney Rock State Park!
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A Final Visit to the Deerwoode Reserve Restoration
The French Broad River floodplain at Deerwoode Reserve has been restored. Here’s what it looks like when a river finally gets what it needs.
Saluda Grade Trail Updates Planned for April 23 Forum
Momentum continues to build for the Saluda Grade Trail, a transformative two-state project that will convert the historic rail corridor between Inman, South Carolina and Saluda, North Carolina into a regional trail.
Deep Roots in Beauty
Hendersonville artist Karen-Eve Bayne, who grew up steeped in the beauty of Appalachia, has protected a nature preserve by the Green River.
Fairview Community Forest Opens
The first phase of trails in Fairview Community Forest are now open for hiking and biking. These are the first three miles of trails in a planned 11-mile trail network.
From the Black Forest to the Green River
Christel Walter’s love of forests goes back to her roots growing up near the Black Forest in Germany. She just donated a conservation easement beside the Green River—and she is helping to bring this land back after the devastation of Helene.
Wading In: Volunteers Help Bring Back the Canebrake
Conserving Carolina volunteers planted native river cane at Pleasant Grove, working to restore Mountain Canebrakes to Western North Carolina’s floodplains.
New Conservation Map with Over 51,000 Acres Protected!
See the difference you are making with this new map of protected lands! You are helping us to protect a truly exceptional landscape.
4 Conservation Success Stories from December
A lot happened in December! These four projects all expand existing protected lands, including a nature preserve, a summer camp, and buffers to public land.