Why This Matters
Why Save These Woods?
We believe there are many reasons to preserve UNCA's urban forest in the Five Points Neighborhood
UNCA has other land holdings that are sitting idle and have already been cleared. Why destroy one of the last urban forests in Asheville?
Photo by EP
Approx. 40% of trees in Buncombe county were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene, per AVL Watchdog. It's more important than ever to save the trees we have left
Photo by Steve Atkins
UNCA's Urban Forest is a habitat for many species and a raptor nesting ground
The woods is cherished by UNCA students, faculty and staff, families, and the community
We believe UNCA's Urban Forest is of greater value as a resource to educate its students than as developed land
UNCA's woods have a storied and fascinating history worth preserving and some folks are buried here
Photo from James G. Martin Center
We believe the public should have a say in deciding how this land is used
Photo by EP
