RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Nearly 500 acres of land have been purchased by Conserving Carolina for a vast nature preserve located near Chimney Rock State Park.
According to an Oct. 30 news release, Conserving Carolina purchased 483 acres of mountainous land North of Lake Lure. The tract is the last major piece in a 2,669-acre protected wilderness adjacent to Chimney Rock State Park, the release said.
“At the end of the day, we protected about 75% of a state natural area that is rated excellent for wildlife habitat, which is the highest possible rating,” Assistant Director for Programs with Conserving Carolina Rebekah Robinson said in the release…