by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 20, 2013 | Projects
Dr. Robert Nesbit and Mary Gail Nesbit have been seeking ways to conserve Mary Gail’s family land in Davidson County for several years. Which is why their donation of a conservation easement in 2012 is a major accomplishment in their goals of ensuring that the family...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 20, 2013 | Projects
With more than 7 billion people in the world, it is questionable how long our resources will sustain increasing demands. With global environmental challenges like climate change, we may question our ability to individually really make an impact. Mark Lewis and Jane...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 20, 2013 | Projects
“Bob-white…bob-whiiite…bob-whiiitee!” Once a commonly encountered sound in North Carolina, the call of the bobwhite quail is so close to its namesake it’s not easily mistaken. These once plentiful birds have been in serious decline and have largely disappeared from...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 20, 2013 | Projects
For several decades, Dr. Richard Adams – a prominent orthopedic surgeon who practiced in Iredell County – has been buying land around his farm. And almost as quickly as he buys it, he tries to ensure its permanent protection. Dr. Adams has been featured in previous...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 20, 2013 | Projects
LandTrust easement donors Ron and Nancy Bryant preserved their 170-acre property, 3 Eagles Sanctuary, in 2007, and since then have inspired many others to do the same. When they called The LandTrust looking for a conservation property for their friends, Velvet...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 20, 2013 | Projects
Whether you’re a kayaker, a fisherman, a gold panner, or just enjoy hiking alongside it, you know that the Uwharrie River is a wonderful resource and a beloved recreation spot in our region. It’s so special in fact, that two separate landowners this year purchased...
