Conservation Land in Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina is one of the most biodiverse regions in the temperate world, and conservation-minded buyers have been protecting private land here through easements and land trusts for decades. The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Mainspring Conservation Trust, and North Carolina land trusts work actively across the region. Over 29,000 parcels across 11 counties border Pisgah National Forest, Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains NP, or the Blue Ridge Parkway — land that connects wildlife corridors and protects watersheds. PerfectPlace maps PAD-US public land boundaries on every parcel to identify the best conservation-value tracts.