Total Acres Conserved Since 1995
Local Farms Protected
Acres Transferred To Public Ownership
Acres Owned & Stewarded By Us
RECENT PROJECTS
*IN PROGRESS
NEWS
On Saturday, October 27, the 100 block of West Union Street in downtown Morganton was transformed into a private event space where Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina hosted its ninth annual Flavors of the Foothills farm-to-fork dinner and fundraiser. New to the event this year was the outdoor dining element, with a long dining table […]
On November 9, Foothills Conservancy’s Smith Cliffs/Henry Fork River Preserve grew by 26 acres to a total of 259 acres. Using a contribution from conservationist Tim Sweeney, the land trust purchased the property from landowners Jim and Jeanne Simpson. Over the past four years, Sweeney has assisted the conservancy in acquiring 251 total acres to […]
Wildacres Retreat is a place close to the hearts of many conservationists in Western North Carolina for decades. Foothills Conservancy is honored to be part of the permanent protection of this historic site, partnering with Conservation Trust for North Carolina to place conservation easements on the property. Identifying areas of high climate resiliency such as […]
On August 9, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina received a donation of an 8-acre parcel of undeveloped, forested land along the Henry Fork River in Burke County from members of the Corbitt family. Landowners and siblings Robert and Susan Corbitt also contributed to part of the stewardship, survey, and other transactional costs by making a […]
OUR TEAM
ANDREW KOTA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BETH WILLARD-PATTON
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
TOM KENNEY
LAND PROTECTION DIRECTOR
RYAN SPARKS
CONSERVATION ASSOCIATE
ISAAC CROUCH
OFFICE & FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
SOPHIE SHELTON
COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH ASSOCIATE
ABOUT
Mission
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina is a nationally accredited regional land trust that protects the fabric and character of Western North Carolina’s landscape forever and for the benefit of all.
We preserve the natural and cultural heritage of our region by conserving scenic and recreational landscapes, productive farms and forests, healthy watersheds, rich biodiversity, and vital wildlife habitat.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Foothills Conservancy serves eight counties: Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, McDowell, and Rutherford, in three major river basins, which include the Broad, Catawba, and Yadkin.
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We’re fortunate to have land trusts like Foothills Conservancy who work tirelessly to save places we all love in North Carolina. They ensure our state’s most valuable assets will be protected forever.
It is gratifying to know that the natural beauty of this place that we love so much will be preserved through our partnership with Foothills Conservancy, and that it will remain a habitat for native plants and wildlife. We encourage other landowners to consider placing their property in a conservation easement to protect their land in perpetuity.
We wanted to protect our land from development for farming, wildlife, and water quality. We thank Foothills Conservancy for helping us preserve our family's heritage and farmland.