North Carolina ranked 2nd in US for projected Farmland Loss
NC is projected to lose over 1 million acres of farmland by 2040, an area larger than the state of Rhode Island.
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Tributary of North Pacolet River Protected
A couple just protected 109 acres near Pearson’s Falls with a beautiful mountain stream. Altogether they have protected about 500 acres in that area.
A Haven for Rare Plants and Animals
A conservation easement on 361 acres near DuPont protects 6.6 miles of streams and a wealth of biodiversity, with rare salamanders, wildflowers, bats, birds, and more.
Family’s Land Sale Benefits Conservation Initiatives
When Joe and Elaine Friebele had to part with cherished family land, they donated a portion of the proceeds to support conservation.
Small but Mighty—the New Sargeant Family Preserve
In a rapidly developing part of Hendersonville, Michael Sargeant and his wife Fern Carter had a small forest full of wildlife and tall trees. This...
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How Do You Heal this Stream without Killing the Trees?
Many stream restorations involve regrading the banks. But in this case, you’d have to cut down mature trees. Here’s an innovative way to solve that problem.
Horse Farm with Equestrian Trail Protected
A protected horse farm near Tryon offers prime agricultural soils, creeks and wildlife habitat, and scenic surroundings for an equestrian trail.
Forest Near Pearson’s Falls Protected
When Bob Tobey and Donna Martin were looking for land, their vision was not only to create a home for themselves, but also to protect some land that they felt was special. They recently conserved forests and creeks upstream of Pearson’s Falls.
From Gun Range to Conservation Land
76 acres of new public land were just added to the Green River Game Lands! And there’s more. Neighbors who started by fighting a gun range are now working together to protect 300 acres.