The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) awarded funding to Three Rivers Land Trust (TRLT) for a 220-acre wetland conservation easement in Robeson County—one of only 22 projects selected nationwide and the sole recipient in North Carolina. Located along Big Swamp in the Lumber River basin, this biodiverse site includes 4.3 miles of stream frontage and borders 2,200 acres of protected land. “This funding will greatly benefit water quality and wildlife habitat,” said Emily Callicutt, TRLT’s Director of Conservation. For more information, contact emily@trlt.org or 704-647-0302.

This Valentine’s Day, TRLT’s land management team is adding a little spice to the forest with prescribed fire! By carefully thinning dense loblolly pines, the fire promotes healthy longleaf pine growth and enhances plant diversity. The result? Thriving wildlife habitats, including improved cover and nutrition for wild turkeys.

In tribute to Dr. Douglass Everhart, Three Rivers Land Trust announces the conservation of his 120-acre farm in Davidson County. Urban development threatens family farms, but his planning ensures Wendy Hill Farm remains untouched for future generations.

Thanks to generous conservation easement donations from landowners, hundreds of acres of productive farmland and large contiguous blocks of forest that are vital to wildlife are now conserved forever.