North Carolina

From the Appalachian Trail to the Albemarle Pamlico Estuary, North Carolina's rich natural resources beckon wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Here, the Fund and its partners have worked closely with local communities to integrate conservation, sustainable economic development, and social justice principals to preserve more than 198,000 acres.

Blue Ridge Parkway

The Conservation Fund joined with North Carolina State Parks to secure a conservation easement over 332 acres along four miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Now part of the state’s Mountain to Sea Trail, the property’s scenic forested ridge tops are protected from development.

Lower Cape Fear

As a conservation gift to the nation, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company protected more than 1,200 acres along the Lower Cape Fear River through a conservation easement donated to the Fund. A pristine 250-acre island and vital habitat for migratory waterfowl and American alligator are now preserved forever. The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust ultimately will manage the easement.

Pisgah National Forest

Nestled in the Pisgah National Forest, 4,400-acre Lake Logan is now protected from further development thanks to a partnership between the Fund, the USDA Forest Service, the State of North Carolina, the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, and the Boy Scouts of America. This addition to the national forest and the adjacent Shining Rock Wilderness Area, acquired from Champion International and valued in excess of $10 million, safeguards important wildlife habitat and water resources that serve the local communities.

Chimney Rock

An iconic tourist spot was protected in the Tar Heel State thanks to a partnership between The Conservation Fund, the State of North Carolina, conservation organizations and private landowners. Read more>

Civil War Battlefield Conservation

The Conservation Fund's Civil War Battlefield Campaign works in partnerships to protect our nation's hallowed ground, to provide comprehensive information on the 384 principal Civil War battlefields, designated by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission, and to honor those that fought and died in the war. Read more>

Grandfather Mountain State Park

In 2009, we helped with the purchase of the 2,456 acres that make up North Carolina's newest state park. Read more>

Keep It Natural Carolinas

Customers of Anheuser-Busch’s Natural Light and Natural Ice received a conservation dividend last summer as part of the “Keep It Natural Carolinas” promotional campaign. Responding to consumer interest in the environment, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. joined the Fund and local partners to promote the conservation of wildlife habitat, agricultural lands, and river corridors. Read more>

New River Initiative

The Fund is integrating watershed protection with economic revitalization to preserve this American Heritage River—renowned for its wildlife and recreation opportunities. Read more>