HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS LAND TRUST

Save OUr Last wild places

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Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT) is a nationally accredited non-profit organization with a mission to safeguard our unique and irreplaceable landscape.

We conserve forests, wetlands, and vistas that are home to the greatest number of rare plants and animals in the Southern Appalachians, some of which occur nowhere else on the planet. The Highlands-Cashiers plateau sits at the headwaters of six different watersheds so conserving land here protects drinking water throughout the Southeast US. These are just a few of the reasons our mountains are special and why it is so important we protect them.

As we face challenges such as climate change and declining biodiversity, saving land has never been more critical. Demand for land throughout Highlands and Cashiers has skyrocketed and HCLT is racing against the clock to save our last wild places before they are lost forever. 

Together, we can save the lands we love.

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We see a future where natural landscapes, open spaces and healthy communities are cared for by people who share a love of nature and a deep appreciation for the richness of their diverse cultures.

Since 1909, our generous donors and partners have conserved over 4,300 acres of biologically diverse and ecologically value lands throughout southern Jackson and Macon Counties. As a nationally accredited land trust, our work promotes: 

Healthy Lands: Conserving and caring for the magnificent natural landscapes, habitats and waterways of our region to ensure a sustainable future.

Healthy People: Providing opportunities for all who live in and visit Southern Macon and Jackson Counties to experience the healthful benefits associated with access to parks and open spaces, clean air and water, and a deep connection with nature.

Healthy Communities: Engaging in partnership where conservation and civic participation increase community vitality, economic prosperity and social equity.

Your donation makes all this happen!  Thank you for investing in our mountains.



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Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
PO Box 1703/348 South 5th St.
Highlands, NC 28741
info@hcltnc.org, (828) 526-1111
Tax ID #: 56-1216642

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Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charity. Donations to HCLT are tax deductible.
NC Solicitation License # SL003035

Office: 
Peggy Crosby Center
348 South 5th Street
​Highlands, NC 28741

Contact Us!
828-526-1111
Lance Hardin, executive director: [email protected]
Julie Schott, development director: [email protected]
Andrew Renfro, land conservation director: [email protected]
Stephanie Contreras, land stewardship manager: [email protected]
Hope Corbin, education and outreach coordinator: [email protected]
Jessica Blackburn, environmental education AmeriCorps Service Member: [email protected]

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  • Home
  • WHAT WE PROTECT
    • Conserved Properties
  • HOW YOU CAN HELP
    • Volunteer Trail Crew
    • Give >
      • Century Circle
      • Gifts of Stock & other Planned Gifts
      • Legacy Society
      • Gift Memberships
      • In Honor & In Memory
      • Business Partnerships
    • Conserve Land >
      • Conservation Easements >
        • Conservation Easement Resources
      • FAQs
      • Land Stewardship
  • Get Outside
    • Hiking Trails
    • Interactive Map
    • The Shadow of the Bear
  • Events & Programs
    • Upcoming Events Calendar
    • 2025 Village Nature Series
    • Community Events >
      • 2020 VNS Recordings
      • 2021 VNS Recordings
      • Kids in Nature >
        • Backyard Explorers
  • ABOUT US
    • Who We Are >
      • Our Mission
      • Board of Directors
      • Staff
      • Job Postings
      • Our History
      • Awards & Accolades
      • Coalition for Nonnative Invasive Plant Management >
        • Invasive Species Profiles
      • Contact Us
  • Resources
    • Videos
  • WNC HURRICANE RELIEF