The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.



To date, the Conservancy and its members have been responsible for the

protection of more than 15 million acres in the United States. It has helped like-minded partner organizations to preserve millions of acres in Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Pacific and Asia. While some Conservancy-acquired areas are transferred to other conservation groups, both public and private, the Conservancy owns more than 1,400 preserves—the largest private system of nature sanctuaries in the world.



The North Carolina Chapter, established in 1977, is a state program of The Nature Conservancy. Afield is published by the North Carolina Chapter.



1,568 acres of sparkling waterfalls, sheer cliffs and dramatic views at World's Edge now protected.