Mainspring Conservation Trust - An Accredited Land Trust |
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| Mission Statement | ||
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| The mission of Mainspring Conservation Trust is to conserve the waters, forests, farms, and heritage of the upper Little Tennessee and Hiwassee River Valleys. |
Contact Information
| Mainspring Conservation Trust - An Accredited Land Trust | |
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557 East Main St Franklin, NC 28734-2649 |
Phone: (828) 524-2711 Fax: (828) 524-4741 E-Mail: rsmith@mainspringconserves.org Website: www.mainspringconserves.org/ |
Demographics
| Year Founded | 1997 |
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| Land Trust Alliance Member Since | 2000 |
| Adopted 2017 Standards and Practices | Yes |
| Number of Full-time Staff | 8 |
| Number of Supporters | 409 |
| Land Protection Priorities | Important natural areas or wildlife habitats; Water quality, including wetlands; Historic or cultural resources; Scenic views or landscapes |
Counties of Operation
| North Carolina: | Graham Haywood Jackson Macon Swain |
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| Georgia: | Rabun |
Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other* |
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| GEORGIA | 75 | - | 75 | - |
| NORTH CAROLINA | 23,958 | 875 | 6,296 | 16,787 |
*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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