Resilient Forests
MountainTrue engages communities in safeguarding the treasures of our public lands, including wildlife, old growth forests and rare ecosystems. We believe the management of these lands should maintain and restore their ecological integrity and promote recreational opportunities.
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Seasonal Hikes
MountainTrue hosts several guided hikes in our WNC mountains to see some of the best views and natural habitats in the area. Hikes vary by year, so check out our events calendar for the most up-to-date information about our upcoming hikes.
Our Forest Work
Public Lands Protection, Policy and Planning
MountainTrue advocates for the protection of our national and state forests in addition to our national, state, county and city parks as a part of WNC public lands. We work collaboratively with stakeholders from the conservation, recreation and commercial sectors to ensure sustainable management of our public lands.
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The Western North Carolina Alliance, one of the organizations that merged to form MountainTrue, was instrumental to ending the practice of clearcutting locally. Today, we monitor every timber sale to ensure old growth and other special areas are protected and that road building is minimal.
Invasive Species Removal
Native species in our region are being pushed out by non-native invasive species throughout WNC public and private lands. MountainTrue through partnerships with local conservation organizations and governmental departments has carried out numerous non-native invasive species control projects to help restore native species to the region.
Forest News
Forest Service sets meeting on wildlife habitat, wild and scenic rivers, and ecological integrity
Join WNCA and others who love our public lands from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 10 at the Crowne Plaza...
Have your say on the future of the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests
Asheville Citizen-Times: April 6, 2014 "The public can give input on their favorite forest views,...
Conservation groups reach agreement with Forest Service on logging at Courthouse Creek
The agreement resolves an administrative appeal filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center on...
Carolina Public Press: Future management of WNC’s national forests up for discussion
Written by Jack Igelman on November 20, 2013 10- to 15-year plan subject of public meetings Coming...
Conservation groups appeal decision to log Courthouse Creek
Conservation groups have appealed a Forest Service decision to log high value forest below Devil’s...
USFS: Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Plan Revision open houses scheduled
To make up for the Oct. 5 workshop that was cancelled by the federal government shutdown, the U.S....