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Land Trust for the Little Tennessee holds annual Fall River Celebration
By Sandi Elkins, Contributing Writer

The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee (LTLT) held its annual Fall River Celebration Saturday, Nov. 4. The event is typically held the first Saturday in November and is open to the public. This year’s location coincided with the acquisition from Duke Power of the remaining 98 acres of the Needmore Tract at Queen Branch.

Joan Byrd and George Rector were named Conservationists of the Year for their donation of a 40-acre tract to the LTLT. Byrd and Rector plan to donate more land in the future.

Jill and Dick Heywood were presented with an award for their donation of the Middle Creek easement in Otto, N.C. in November 2001. The Heywoods were the first landowners to donate a conservation easement to the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee. Paul Carlson, Director of the LTLT, presented both awards.

Doug Woodward, author of “Wherever Water Flows: A Lifelong Love Affair with Wild Rivers,” was present to sign copies of his book and answer questions regarding his nearly 50- year career on the water. Among other things, Woodward served as a technical advisor/stuntman for the movie “Deliverance” and has paddled with then future president, Jimmy Carter. To find out more information about Woodward or his book, visit: http://www.headwaterspublishing.com.

Entertainment was provided by acclaimed Appalachian storyteller and musician, Jerry Harmon. The great, great grandson of Council Harmon (originator of the “Jack Tales” in the Appalachian region), Harmon is continuing the family tradition and has traveled the world spreading his tales about life in the Appalachians. Visit http://www.jerryharmon.com for further information including bookings.

Hugs and Stitches of Winston-Salem donated a handmade quilt, based on Amish design and made of fabric from the Amish people, to be raffled off Friday, Dec. 8, 2006. All raffle proceeds benefit The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee. Call 524-2711 for ticket information.

Deborah “Debby” Boots displayed an informative booth on the many uses for local wildfoods. She provided food and drinks made from regional plants and all proceeds from her cookbook sales were donated to the LTLT.

By Thanksgiving, LTLT plans to complete three new conservation easement projects encompassing more than 900 acres, including the largest working farm west of Asheville. In 2007, goals for the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee include plans to conserve the historic Cowee Mound on the Little Tennessee River in Macon County, the 800-acre Yellow Creek Tract on the Cheoah River in Graham County and the 1,100-acre Fisher Creek Tract in the Balsam Mountains in Jackson County.

The LTLT will be hosting an Open House during Window Wonderland on Main Street. Visitors are welcome. If you would like further information on the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee, you may call 828-524-2711 or visit http://www.ltlt.org.