Land Conservation Advisory Board Meeting: August 19, 2026

The Buncombe County Land Conservation Advisory Board met on August 19, 2026, to discuss updates on land conservation projects and funding. Key procurement-related topics included the recent closing of the Camp Rockmont Lake Eden Preserve, supported by the board and county commissioners, and the approval of four new farmland preservation conservation easements totaling over 170 acres. The board also approved the Camp Sequoia project, with a motion passed unanimously to recommend it for commissioner approval. Funding updates included confirmation that the Duck Branch easement project secured necessary funds after cost underruns in other projects, removing it from the provisional list. The board discussed the upcoming bond referendum expected in November, which will support future conservation projects, and plans for a conservation and farmland preservation meeting in November. The meeting also touched on potential grant applications and partnerships related to endangered species conservation funded by private foundations. Overall, the meeting focused on project approvals, funding status, and strategic planning for land conservation efforts in the county.