Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
Overview
Our Mission
Our mission is to conserve the unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland, and scenic beauty of the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee for the benefit of present and future generations.
Our Focus
Historic_Cultural (SWI); Open_Space (EI); Urban (SWI); Farm_Ranch (EI); Natural (EI); Recreation (VI); Water (EI); Forests (SWI)
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 9Part Time Staff: 1
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
| North Carolina | Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Yancey |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | Carter, Johnson, Unicoi |
Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 39,547 | 3,016 | 19,015 | 17,516 |
| Tennessee | 7,819 | 77 | 526 | 7,216 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.

