Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina
To preserve and protect important acres of the eastern Blue Ridge Mountains and Foothills including watersheds, forests, and farmlands for this and future generations.
Contact Information
| Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina | |
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PO Box 3023 Morganton, NC 28680-3023 |
Phone: (828) 437-9930 Fax: (828) 437-9912 E-Mail: info@foothillsconservancy.org Website: foothillsconservancy.org |
Demographics
| Year Founded | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Land Trust Alliance Member Since | 1996 |
| Adopted 2017 Standards and Practices | Yes |
| Number of Full-time Staff | 5 |
| Number of Supporters | 900 |
| Land Protection Priorities | Important natural areas or wildlife habitats; Water quality, including wetlands; Working farms or ranchlands; Working forestland; Recreation lands; Historic or cultural resources; Scenic views or landscapes |
Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 76,568 | 3,372 | 3,846 | 69,350 |
Counties of Operation
North Carolina:
*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.
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