ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County has completed the purchase of the 342-acre Deaverview Mountain property, paving the way for what is expected to become the largest public park in the county.
County officials announced Thursday that the land acquisition, completed in partnership with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, will preserve the prominent mountain while eventually opening it for public recreation and environmental education. The property is not yet accessible to the public.
“Deaverview is a treasured part of our community,” Buncombe County Parks & Recreation Director Allison Dains said in a statement. “Protecting it as a public park ensures that residents and future generations can experience and be inspired by this unique landscape.”…