highlands-cashiers land trust

Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

The mission of Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT) is "to protect valuable natural resources for all generations."

HCLT conserves over 3200 acres of forests, wetlands, and vistas that are home to the greatest number of rare and endemic plants and animals in the Southern Appalachians. The Highlands-Cashiers plateau sits at the headwaters of six different watersheds so conserving land here protects drinking water throughout the southeast. These are just some of the reasons our mountains are special and why it is so important that we protect them.

NEW! Brushy Face Preserve Trail Guide and Map - Download here!

Satulah-bration Self Guided Tour - Download here!

During the month of October, explore HCLT's first conserved property at your own pace using our downloadable guide. Stand in the spot that inspired our town's founders, visit the remnants of the stone house that gives a birds eye view of HCLT's Brushy Face Preserve and learn about the rare and unusual plants found few other places from this "island in the sky." If you encounter others on the trail please remain 6 feet apart.

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Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
PO Box 1703/348 South 5th St.
Highlands, NC 28741
info.hitrust@earthlink.net, (828) 526-1111

Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charity. Donations to HCLT are tax deductible.
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