The Lake Norman area is one of the most rapidly developing areas in not only Iredell County, but the whole of the United States. According to the American Farmland Trust, Iredell County ranks 38th in the nation to farmland loss due to development. There are over 100,000 parcels of land in Iredell County and less than 3% of those parcels are tracts of 25 acres, or larger.
Thanks to a generous donation from the landowner, a rare 25 acres will be permanently conserved less than one quarter of a mile from the banks of Lake Norman, in Mooresville. This land was originally granted to the family from the British Crown, as North Carolina was being settled. An aerial view of the property demonstrates the extreme development pressure surrounding the property, which is directly adjoined by apartment complexes and sprawling subdivisions. This historic property will now be protected for generations to enjoy into the future.
“Once land is developed, it is almost guaranteed to never to return to its natural state” Land Protection Specialist Kyle Shores said. “Protecting this land through a donated conservation easement will literally stop development in its tracks. This will ensure the protection of valuable wildlife habitat that is being lost a record pace in Iredell County.”
“Protecting local family farms and natural areas, especially in such a rapidly developing part of the state is something TRLT prides itself on,” states Director of Conservation Emily Callicutt. “Without the foresight of willing landowners, land like this would be lost forever to development.”
This conservation project was made possible by a generous conservation easement donation by the landowners and also by the support of TRLT members and donors. If you would like to find out to conserve your property or support TRLT’s conservation mission please contact Emily Callicutt, Director of Conservation, at emily@trlt.org.
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