Commissioners considering plan that would conserve 20% of Buncombe County's acreage
by WLOS Staff
FILE - Pictured: Barn on Worley Cove Road in Leicester - Buncombe County commissioners are set to discuss a plan on May 19, 2022 that would conserve 20% of the county’s acreage in the next eight years. (Viewer photo)
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) —
Asheville’s beautiful mountains draw millions of tourists to hike and enjoy the views each year.
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Now, Buncombe County commissioners are considering taking preservation of those sights a step further.
They will consider adopting a goal to conserve 20% of the county’s acreage in the next eight years.
Large tracts of land along ridgetops and watersheds are considered one priority, along with conserving historic farm land.
A first step would be to start calling landowners to discuss conservation.
A subcommittee has already approved the 20% goal.
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Commissioners will meet on Thursday, May 19 to discuss the conservation plan, among other items on the meeting's agenda.
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