North Carolina

With one of the few remaining great forests in the eastern United States, the wildlands of North Carolina are an escape for people in bustling nearby cities. Deep woodlands, clear creeks and age-old mountains harbor a marvelous display of songbirds, black bears, salamanders and bats. Iconic trails and breathtaking vistas provide a natural retreat for hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, bird-watching and solitude.

Development threatens this expansive forested and mountainous wilderness that is as biologically rich as it is ancient. Growing populations, road building and other encroachments put pressure on these mountain treasures, fragmenting the landscape and erasing habitat for endangered plants and animals. But we have an opportunity to save this enduring eastern wilderness for our children with your help.

Help preserve North Carolina’s mountain treasures and ancient forests. Sign up for our WildAlerts or texts for opportunities to take action.

We work with local conservation and citizen groups in North Carolina to ensure our conservation efforts are united with local initiatives and the best regional expertise.