
Where Conservation Is a Way of Life
Dozens of communities in Western North Carolina serve themselves up as Nature Preserves. They may put a small parcel of land—10% or less, typically—in conservation and then tout their commitment to responsible development. Preserve Communities is different. They are wholly committed to true conservation at both of their communities: The Preserve at Little Pine (LP) and French Broad Crossing (FBC). Over half the land in Little Pine and one-third of the land in French Broad Crossing is held in trust by Southeast Regional Land Conservancy.
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Homeowners Value Preserved Natural Settings Over Golf Courses
An increasingly large number of high-end real estate developments now have large conservation tracts as the main draw or amenity. The reason is surprisingly simple. That’s what homeowners want. They don’t want golf. They don’t want excessive club fees and the attendant headaches. They want nature in all its glory.
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