Parkway conservation projects celebrated in new website
A new website highlighting land protection projects along the North Carolina section of the Blue Ridge Parkway is up and running, touting 76 properties totaling 63,948 acres that had been protected as of Dec. 31, 2015.
The work of eight partner land conservation organizations, the site includes photos, property descriptions and hiking information in addition to background on each of the partner land trusts and on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It also features an interactive map.
“We hope this site will raise awareness about the great work being done by land trusts to protect the integrity of the Blue Ridge Parkway,” said Reid Wilson, executive director of Conservation Trust for North Carolina. “We also hope it will serve as an interactive guide for visitors seeking hiking opportunities and more information about scenic views along the Parkway.”
The site compliments a recently published booklet that contains the same content.
Land trusts represented include Blue Ridge Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, Conservation Trust for North Carolina, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, Mainspring Conservation Trust, The Nature Conservancy, Piedmont Land Conservancy and Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.
Visit protecttheblueridgeparkway.org.
Order a paper copy of the booklet at 919.828.4199, ext. 17, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
