by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 24, 2013 | Projects
The rolling hills of pasture and cropland might well be the most defining characteristic of Stanly County in the minds of LandTrust supporters. Thanks to Barry and Angela McSwain, 320 acres of this fabulous farming character is permanently protected by a conservation...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 24, 2013 | Projects
The 107-acre Gatlin conservation easement, donated by Keith and Lisa Gatlin, may be in eastern Iredell county, but its proximity to several Rowan County conservation easements, including the Adams and Pence easements highlighted in this newsletter, make it a...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 24, 2013 | Projects
The Troutman community in Iredell County is growing rapidly thanks to development from Lake Norman and Statesville, but those traveling on Troutman Farm Road alongside the historic Troutman Family Cemetery will forever be able to enjoy the scenic vistas made possible...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 23, 2013 | Projects
A section of the beautiful rolling farmland and hardwood forest in northwestern Rowan County was permanently conserved in December thanks to a conservation easement donation by Carla and Eric Pence. Eric, a full-time farmer, and Carla, a physician practicing in...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 23, 2013 | Projects
Following up on his second donation last year, Dr. Richard Adams has now completed his third conservation easement donation to The LandTrust! This most recent easement protects 300 acres, with portions of the property located in both Iredell and Rowan Counties....
by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 23, 2013 | Projects
On October 20th, Ezra and Marian Gilliam placed a conservation easement on their 75-acre farm in eastern Rowan County. The tract is entirely comprised of either prime farmland or soils of statewide importance. For 2/10th of a mile, the property borders an unnamed...
