Reems Creek Valley Land Preservation Meeting March 15
A Reems Creek Valley Land Preservation Information Meeting will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15 at the Ox Creek Community Center. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The Community Center is located at 346 Ox Creek Road.
Representatives from the Buncombe County Agricultural Advisory Board, the Buncombe County Present Use Value Tax Assessor, Buncombe County Planning Staff and NRCS Staff and District Conservationist, Buncombe County NCSU Extension Office, and the Farmland Program Coordinator with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy will address issues of and options for land preservation in the Reems Creek Valley.
Discussions will center on preservation of land and family farms in the Reems Creek Valley east of Weaverville, specifically ways to permanently protect property from sub-division and development as well as protecting other conservation values as water quality, wildlife, scenic views and a healthy environment for future generations. Landowners who have already protected their family farms through these programs will also be on hand to discuss their experiences.
This meeting is sponsored by the Buncombe County Agricultural Advisory Board. The Board has recognized the Reems Creek Valley as a priority area in Buncombe County for preservation. This meeting will give anyone who is interested an opportunity to hear about current programs and current events related to land preservation.
