Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests
The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are two of North Carolina's National Forests and are located in the Southern Appalachian region. The Nantahala is approximately 531,341acres and the Pisgah is 506,920 acres. Together they total more than one million acres of forested, mountainous land in western North Carolina
Because of their location with in the SouthernAppalachian region, the Nantahala and Pisgah national forests form an integral part of the overall ecosystem.They feature some of the finest wild area in the Southeast. By being cognizant of these Appalachian treasures, and their inherent values, we will all be better able to take care of them in the future.
For more information visit Western North Carolina Alliance, Wildsouth or the Forest Service of North Carolina.
This map illustrates SAFC vision for protection vs. the current level of protection, as well as the size of state and federal land vs. the size of urban areas.
Enlarged Legend
| currently protected USFS land | |
| SAFC conservation vision proposal - USFS land | |
| other USFS land | |
| other public lands | |
| USFS purchase boundaries | |
| Conservation easements | |
| Urban areas | |
| area within Southern Appalachian Region |