Conservation deal protects 1,125 acres in the Brushy Mountains
Over 1,100 acres of land in the eastern Brushy Mountains will be protected thanks to a collaborative conservation effort. Photo courtesy Blue Ridge Conservancy.
A unique collaboration between two conservation organizations has led to the permanent protection of over 1,100 acres in North Carolina’s Brushy Mountains.
The land deal was the result of a joint effort by Blue Ridge Conservancy and Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina. The two nonprofits worked together to buy the property from private conservationist Tim Sweeney, who donated a large portion of the land value.
Foothills Conservancy of NC Executive Director Andrew Kota released a statement praising the initiative for the large amount of protected natural land secured in a single transaction, as well as for the opportunities presented by a collaboration with Blue Ridge Conservancy.
Blue Ridge Conservancy Executive Director Charlie Brady says his organization looks forward to future joint efforts, and will continue its focus on providing large-scale public access to land in the Brushy Mountains.
The 1,125 acres purchased in this deal span Wilkes, Alexander, and Iredell counties.
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