Sundance Mountain Lands Blog
Welcome to our Blog! We’re Craig and Beth Weaver, and we look forward to keeping you updated on the latest goings-on related to Ecologically Conscious Real Estate. Visit us often to learn more about area properties that are prime for preservation or eco-development, green-built and energy-efficient homes on the market, more dimensions of green real estate development, recent news from local not-for-profits dedicated to land preservation, and much more. Bookmark this page to view it regularly, or sign up for our RSS feed or email newsletter by visiting the menu to the left side of the page.
What do we mean by “Green” and “Sustainable”?
“Green” and “Sustainable” are useful terms with varied meanings that reflect a commitment to living in harmony with the environment. Here is our take on these terms and some of their practical implications.
Yellow Mountain Preserve: Community in Harmony with the Mountain
On April 14, 2009, a partnership of the Trust for Public Land, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy negotiated with Mr. Jim Atria to accomplish this major addition to what is known by conservancy organizations as the 24,000 acre “Roan Highlands Project Area”.
A Community Perspective on Development in the High Country
At Sundance Mountain Lands, we believe that the time has come for us as citizens of this area to look at how our actions affect others. This article addresses one of the actions of landowners that affects residents of and visitors to the High Country.
Private Land Preservation
“Protective covenants” are one way of setting up your land for preservation. This term has also traditionally been called “deed restrictions”. Such covenants generally remain in effect for 21 years, even if the land is sold.
Preserving the High Country
Planning ahead now about how we use the land available to us in this area can either have long-lasting negative or positive impacts. We believe in carefully evaluating parcels for their wisest land use, and not for how to get the most money squeezed out as soon as possible.
