Farmland Protection Directory
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
Address
372 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone Number
(828) 253-0095 Ext. 200
Website
Type of Entity
Land trust
Year Created
1974
State(s) of Operation
North Carolina, Tennessee
Counties of Operation
(NC) Avery, (NC) Buncombe, (NC) Haywood, (NC) Jackson, (NC) Madison, (NC) McDowell, (NC) Mitchell, (NC) Yancey, (TN) Carter, (TN) Johnson, (TN) Unicoi
Primary Resource Protected
Important natural areas / wildlife habitat
Types of Resources Protected
Working forest land
Water resources including wetlands
Important natural areas / wildlife habitat
Historic / cultural resources
Open space
Recreation land
Urban parks / gardens / open space
Farm / ranch land
Board / Staff Connection to Agriculture
Active commercial farmer or rancher
Agricultural organization
Extension
Former farmer or rancher
Soil and Water Conservation District
Federal program participation
ACEP-ALE