Hendersonville Nonprofit, Conserving Carolina, Now Protecting 50,000 Acres Of Land
The Hendersonville-based nonprofit, Conserving Carolina, announced that group is now conserving over 50,000 acres of land across North and South Carolina, after recent land acquisitions. The organization said this is an important milestone, as the group looks to conserve key areas in North Carolina.
Here are just a few of the incredible places you have helped us protect:
DuPont State Recreational Forest: We helped create this state forest in the 1990s and more recently added 717 acres, linking it to a 100,000+ acre conservation corridor.
Chimney Rock State Park: We helped add thousands of acres to this treasured state park, including the astonishing World’s Edge property.
Bearwallow Mountain & Connected Trails: A popular hiking spot with panoramic views, Bearwallow Mountain now links to 16 miles of connected trails, including the beloved Wildcat Rock, Trombatore, and Strawberry Gap trails.
Headwaters State Forest: We played a key role in protecting 6,730 acres of pristine forests, with abundant waterfalls, trout streams, and mountain bogs.
Weed Patch Mountain & Connected Trails: Thousands of protected acres north of Lake Lure are already home to the stunning Weed Patch Mountain Trail, with new trails coming soon.
50 Miles of Rail Trails: We helped purchase the land for the 19-mile Ecusta Trail and the 31-mile Saluda Grade Trail. With the first section of the Ecusta Trail now open, these trails hold so much promise for our communities.
Natural Floodplain Restorations: Just three of our natural floodplain restorations stored 1.25 billion gallons of floodwater during Helene. We are now working on nine more along the French Broad River.
North Pacolet River Preserves: Beloved preserves around Saluda and Tryon, including Melrose Falls and Norman Wilder Forest, protect exceptional biodiversity and unparalleled spring wildflowers.
Little White Oak Mountain: We were able to save this scenic landmark from development and create over 1,000 acres of new public land, including four miles of new trails next to Polk County Middle School.
Private Conservation Land: Tens of thousands of acres of family farms, working forests, summer camps, and other natural areas on private property are protected forever, ensuring beautiful scenery and important wildlife habitat.
