Recently, BRC purchased 71 acres on the western slope of Paddy Mountain and transferred its ownership to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Plant Conservation Program. The land will be managed by the Plant Conservation Program as part of the greater Paddy Mountain Preserve, which includes 355 acres of conserved lands.
Read More“Through BRC’s strategic land protection efforts, existing conservation lands are expanding and more land is becoming available for public use,” said Charlie Brady, BRC’s Executive Director. “At the same time, we are also focusing on ecologically significant areas to protect the biodiversity and pristine natural resources we value in Western North Carolina.”
Read MoreGovernor Roy Cooper announces reconstituted North Carolina boards and commissions. Appointments include BRC Trustee Ann Browning to the Clean Water Management Trust Fund Board and BRC Trustee Margaret Newbold to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Board.
Read MoreTogether, we raised $40,000 for land conservation, clean air and water, local farmers, access to healthy foods, and outdoor recreation with record attendance and record auction participation.
We are so grateful for your enthusiasm and support.
