2013

Foothills Conservancy accepted donated conservation easements on four private properties, totaling 808 acres, in Burke (pictured), Caldwell, and Cleveland counties this year. These easements protect important farmland, wildlife habitat, mountain views, and historic resources.

Tract Designation County Acres
Lattimore Farm Agricultural Conservation Easement Cleveland 124
Wildcat Mountain IV Catawba Headwaters Preserve McDowell 158
Wildcat Mountain V Catawba Headwaters Preserve McDowell 15
Buck Creek Gap Blue Ridge Parkway McDowell 73
Muddy Creek Farm Agricultural Conservation Easement Burke 285
Shoal Creek Falls South Mountains State Park Burke 95
Doll Property Conservation Easement Caldwell 248
Mulberry Creek Property Conservation Easement Caldwell 51

TOTAL:

1,049