You might notice some activity at the historic farm adjacent to the Original Mast General Store if you’re driving through Valle Crucis on Highway 194 South this winter.
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Originally, the goal for the 2019 Round Up was targeted to raise $200,000. At the official check drop off party held at Mystery Hill on August 16th, we realized we fell just short of our goal,” said MFG Director, Wendy Patoprsty. “Luckily, an anonymous donor didn’t want to give up and pledged a $9,000 gift if we could rally the support to raise an additional $9,000 to meet the $200,000 goal. So, there is still time to give and make a huge impact on this project. A gift now will essentially be doubled thanks to this very generous challenge gift!
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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.
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“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.”
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