The Rich Mountain Conservancy has purchased Rich Mountain, subject to a conservation easement, from the Conservation Fund. We had very generous support from nearby neighborhoods and landowners and thank you for your support!.

Why we are trying to protect and preserve this area as a responsibly managed forestland:

• As the headwaters of the Little River watershed, Rich Mountain has a huge influence over water quality downstream.
• The proximity to DuPont State Forest opens the possibility of establishing a link of conserved land stretching from Rich Mountain to Jones Gap State Park in South Carolina. (see map).
• Beautiful vistas will remain available to the public from the mountain.
• Transylvania County will have an unspoiled mountain landscape that is visible from large sections of the county.
• Rich Mountain provides habitat protection for game animals & at least one North Carolina endangered species of Green Salamander (Aneides aeneus).