by Three Rivers Land Trust | Dec 28, 2023 | Articles, Blog, News
On December 27th, 2023 over 52 acres of land near the town of Harmony in Iredell County were permanently conserved. Three Rivers Land Trust worked to conserve this tract of land in partnership with the generous landowners who donated the conservation easement. The...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Dec 28, 2023 | Articles, Blog, News
Earlier this year, Three Rivers Land Trust protected a 93-acre farm and a 50-acre farm in Rowan County, one of which grew small grains and was leased for farming, and one of which was a horse farm that provided equestrian therapy for the local community. Now, on...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Dec 28, 2023 | Articles, Blog
Conservation properties provide many unique benefits to the environment and communities. Three Rivers Land Trust has focused on three main aspects of conservation, including the effort to expand public lands, save family farms, and protect local waters. However, our...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Nov 30, 2023 | Articles, Blog, News
According to the American Farmland Trust, the United States is losing forty acres of farm and ranch land every hour to new development. Since 1982, America has converted 24 million acres of agricultural land to developed uses. This is roughly the size of Indiana and...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Nov 3, 2023 | Articles, Blog, News
Well-designed greenways are a valuable asset for communities, contributing to the economic, social, and environmental well-being of residents. Not only do they connect neighborhoods and offer a safe place for recreation, but they also provide forested stream buffers...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Nov 3, 2023 | Articles, Blog, News
A 93-acre tract of land off Highway 150 in the Cleveland area of Rowan County provides a stark contrast between two ways of life: agriculture and new home construction. The existing soybean field provides a picturesque backdrop to a new housing subdivision that is...
