Buncombe County Preserves 280+ Acres of Farms, Forests
By Jake "Trailblazer" Thompson | Published 2026-04-03T13:11:03.585Z
Outdoors
Location: Asheville, NC, Buncombe County, Black Mountain, Fairview
Buncombe County protects 280+ acres of farms & forests in Black Mountain & Fairview through conservation easements. Learn more!
WNC -- April 3, 2026: Even as a statewide burn ban grips Western North Carolina, Buncombe County is moving to protect its natural resources, advancing five conservation easements totaling more than 280 acres in Black Mountain and Fairview. The move aims to safeguard forests and farms from development while supporting outdoor recreation access for residents.The Buncombe County Board approved a budget amendment to fund the conservation easement projects, acting on recommendations from the Land Con
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