LTLT Celebrates Ownership of the Hall Mountain Tract by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

May 31 - An LTLT (Land Trust for the Little Tennessee) project that began in 2005 will culminate with the celebration of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians receiving ownership of the important Hall Mountain Tract overlooking the historic Cowee Mound.

The Wilderness Society was instrumental in securing the project's funding through the newly formed USDA Forest Service Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program.

The Tribe plans to create a scenic hiking trail system through the tract that will exhibit how natural resources were traditionally used by the Cherokee and will also serve as an educational resource for the public, regional schools and youth organizations.

The public is invited to the program that will begin at 11:00 AM with lunch served at noon. It will be held at 7339 Bryson City Road (7.5 miles north of Franklin, NC). In case of rain the event will be moved to the historic Cowee School.

If you would like to attend please RSVP  at (828) 524-2711 ext 305 or send an email.

The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee  helps to conserve the land and water of the Upper Little Tennessee and Hiwasee River Valleys by accepting gifts of land, by promoting conservation easements and, when resources allow, by purchasing at-risk properties. In the Little Tennessee Valley LTLT also leads an active water protection agenda through monitoring stream health, restoring streambanks, and advocacting for water quality protection.