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March, 2007 - North Carolina leads nation in loss of farms
North Carolina lost 1,000 farms during 2005, tying Florida and Tennessee for the most lost in the nation, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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February 26, 2007 – Cherokee County Family to Preserve 870 Acres
“We felt it was important to keep the trees, wildlife habitat, and open space,” said Genevieve Whitmire Burda, who lives in Mars Hill. “They provide us with the clean air and water, and quality of life that draws people to the mountains of Western North Carolina. Our family is concerned that the beauty of this region will lead to large scale development and destroy the very qualities that attract people to the area.”
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January 29, 2007 - Chimney Rock Saved!
The State will spend $24 million to buy privately owned Chimney Rock Park. “Chimney Rock is one of the most visible images of our state’s landscape and giving it an honored place in our state parks system is a conservation success story for all North Carolinians,” Governor Mike Easley said. Read more »
January 26, 2007 - Land in the Balance
People are not drawn to North Carolina by our shopping centers and subdivisions. Pavement is pavement, no matter where you go…”
Read News & Observer Editorial » January 22, 2007 - His Dream Now Forever Pristine
Dr. Charles and Mary Edwards donated a conservation agreement to the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and Catawba Lands Conservancy on 1300 acres they own in the Black Mountain range of Yancy County. The donation is worth about $10 million, one of the most valuable conservation agreement donations every made by an individual in North Carolina. More » December 28, 2006 - Eno River Association Celebrates 40 years
They set out to stop a dam and created the state’s first land conservation trust.
Read Editorial in Raleigh News & Observer » November 13, 2006 - Triangle Land Conservancy advances protection of Haw River
The Triangle Land Conservancy preserved 82 acres of woodlands in Chatham county to be added to the Lower Haw River State Natural Area... More » November 11, 2006- Piedmont Land Conservancy to the Rescue, Again.
The land trust played a pivotal role in creating a state park along the Mayo River when it bought two important pieces of property near Mayodan that state officials could not buy on their own because of red tape. More » November 9, 2006 - Future generations will be able to enjoy forest land surrounding Low Water Bridge
1,160-acre purchase by LandTrust for Central North Carolina ensures future generations will always share the magnificent view where Low Water Bridge spans the pristine Uwharrie River... More » October 27, 2006 - Land Trust forms unprecedented partnership with Eastern Band of the Cherokee to preserve historical site
The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee will acquire and return 71 acres encompassing the Cowee Mound and the Ancient town of Cowee, both on the National Register of Historic Places, to the Cherokee people. More » August 19, 2006- Land Trust Provides Triad with New Green Escape
The LandTrust for Central North Carolina saved 290 acres in southern Randolph County when development deal fell through.
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November 2 , 2005- Saving the Land in Little Switzerland
It's one part of Little Switzerland that will never change.
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October 17, 2005- Parkway View at Little Switzerland Gains Protection from Conservation Trust of North Carolina
The Conservation Trust for North Carolina has purchased 25 acres near Little Switzerland to protect the water quality and habitat in Crabtree Creek and to help preserve more of the Blue Ridge Parkway's scenic views.
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October 6, 2005- Allen Creek Easement is an Investment in Region's Future
What is the largest tract of protected forestland west of Asheville that not in a national forest or theGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
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October 5, 2005- Historic Water Agreement Reached in Waynesville
Elected officials from Waynesville have completed a conservation agreement that will preserve the town's 8,030-acre watershed to protect the town's clean drinking water supply.
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