2020
In 2020, thanks to funding from private donors, foundations and small businesses, Foothills Conservancy purchased 652 acres to become the Oak Hill Community Park and Forest. Located 10 minutes from downtown Morganton, the park will be a hub for outdoor recreation, education, agriculture and archaeological exploration for Morganton residents and visitors.
| Tract | Designation | County | Acres |
| Jacob Fork River (Welch Property) | North Carolina State Parks | Catawba | 68 |
| Oak Hill Park & Forest | FCNC Preserve | Burke | 330 |
| Henry Fork River (Harris Property) | North Carolina State Parks | Catawba | 303 |
| North Fork Catawba River (Majka Property) | North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission | McDowell | 38 |
| Donated Property from City of Hickory | North Carolina State Parks | Catawba | 141 |
| Mineral Springs Mountain (Thompson property) | FCNC Preserve | Burke | 98 |
| Jacob Fork River (Finger Bridge) | North Carolina State Parks | Catawba | 5 |
| Laurel Creek | Wilderness Gateway State Trail | Burke | 160 |
| Canoe Creek at Oak Hill | FCNC Preserve | Burke | 322 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy Partnership (Forrest Property) | Conservation Easement | Wilkes | 97 |
TOTAL: |
1,458 |