Source: Christian Smith, BLUERIDGE NOW, 1/25/22


Conserving Carolina received the conservation easement for nearly 700 acres of land that will help protect the city of Brevard’s drinking water for years to come. The 694-acre tract  also protects Pisgah National Forest from encroaching development, according to Conserving Carolina's press release. The site is owned by the Polchow family, who gave up their rights to commercial use of the land in the easement to ensure it was kept as protected as possible. Robert and Mary Polchow purchased the land in 1963 with the goal of conservation.

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