Save the UNCA woods! Join over 18,000 concerned citizens, UNC Asheville students, faculty, and alumni who have already signed the petition and make your voice heard
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Sierra Club talk 6/3; Free the Music Festival 6/4-6/8; Sign Waving Rally 6/9; General Meeting 6/18
Mission
Mission
To save the woods at UNC Asheville (UNCA)'s Urban Forest: Issue and Mission Statement
UNCA has other land holdings that are sitting idle and have already been cleared. Why destroy one of the last urban forests in Asheville?
Photo by EP
Approx. 40% of trees in Buncombe county were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene, per AVL Watchdog. It's more important than ever to save the trees we have left
Photo by Steve Atkins
UNCA's Urban Forest is a habitat for many species and a raptor nesting ground
The woods are cherished by UNCA students, faculty and staff, families, and the community
We believe UNCA's Urban Forest is of greater value as a resource to educate its students than as developed land
UNCA's woods have a storied and fascinating history worth preserving and some folks are buried here
Photo from James G. Martin Center
We believe the public should have a say in deciding how this land is used
Photo by EP
Photo from UNC Asheville
Should universities be allowed to run or host businesses that aren't required to pay land property taxes?
Photo by EP
Many students are drawn to UNCA because of its high quality natural areas
Photo from a supporter
If protected and enhanced, the UNCA Urban forest could become a family-friendly tourism asset
Photo by David LI
Universities have seen success following land conservation efforts
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