Bailey Mountain Preserve and the Smith Farm: A Community Coalition Wins Protection for Local Heritage Land Resources
"This project came together because regular people in the community (including students) cared about the mountain. It wasn't "important people" or "someone else" that protected the mountain, but rather a community that got organized and knocked on doors and tabled at fairs and baked treats for bake sales." Professor Laura Boggess
"The long-range goal of the Richard L. Hoffman Foundation has been to place as much of Bailey Mountain into conservation and preservation as possible."- Lee Hoffman
"Conservation- prevention of wasteful use of a resource."- Oxford Languages (8)
Conservation and Biodiversity-
There are several books available on conservation at Renfro Library, including these:
Take I-26 W towards Weaverville for 16 miles. Take exit 11 and turn left towards Mars Hill/Marshall/NC-213. After 1 mile turn right onto N. Main Street, and shortly after turn left onto Bailey Street. In approximately 1/4 mile, turn left onto Hickory Drive. 1/4 mile further, turn right onto Forest Street. The entrance and parking to the Bailey Mountain Preserve and Smith Property will be located on your left after 1 mile.
GPS Address – 889 Forest Street, Mars Hill, NC 28754
Groups wishing to schedule activities at the lower Smith Farm should contact the Town of Mars Hill. 828-689-2301
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