Davidson Lands Conservancy
Our mission is to conserve local lands and natural resources, connect lives to nature, and promote a conservation ethic.
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Latest posts
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Conservation Heroes Come In All Sizes
By Matt Atkinson Since a very young age, Adeline has been passionate about the planet. As a voracious reader, she's heard and read stories about Greta Thunberg, Rachel Carson, and Sylvia Earle. She's read and reread books about the little and big things she can do to safeguard…
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WOW Celebrates 15 Years
By Pam Dykstra The idea of WOW emerged while I was on vacation, sitting at the edge of a tidal marsh watching herons feed. I was mesmerized by their long legs wading carefully through the shallow water. In this quiet space, images and memories flashed through my mind: children…
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Davidson Lands Tree Store Tree Resource Page
Species with Link Common Name Number Available Interest Light Avg Height Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud 20 Pink blossoms in spring Full sun/part shade Small Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnolia "Kay Parris" 20 Frangrant flowers Full sun/part shade Small Ilex opaca American…
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Dave Cable to Serve as DLC’s Interim Executive Director
Davidson Lands Conservancy is pleased to announce that Dave Cable will become the organization's interim executive director on September 4. Dave is one of the region's most respected land conservation experts. He has a long history with DLC, including a previous term as…
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DLC Announces the Trane Technologies Care Grant for Treasure Trees
Read the latest article about DLC from News of Davidson: https://newsofdavidson.org/2026/07/30/109057/davidson-lands-conservancy-announces-the-trane-technologies-care-grant-for-treasure-trees/ The post DLC Announces the Trane Technologies Care Grant for Treasure Trees appeared…
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Tyler McKnight: Reflections On My Roy Alexander Summer Internship
Coming into My DLC internship I had only recently heard about the idea of Land Conservation. As an Environmental Studies major looking to work in the agricultural field, I was very curious to learn what land conservation is and how this work is conducted. My time interning with…
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Davidson Lands Conservancy Announces Departure of Executive Director, Beth Wytiaz
The Board of Directors of Davidson Lands Conservancy announces that Executive Director Beth Wytiaz has decided to leave the organization in August. During her leadership, Beth guided the organization through a period of significant growth and achievement. Highlights include…
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Davidson Lands Conservancy Protects 5.6 Acres Near Lake Norman State Park
Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) is proud to announce the permanent protection of 5.6 acres of beautiful, forested land in Iredell County, thanks to a generous donation of a conservation easement by Ed and Liz Harris. Conservation has long been a priority for the Harris family,…
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American Beech
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) NAME: COMMON – American Beech BOTANICAL – Fagus grandifolia FAMILY - Fagaceae ORIGIN STATUS: Native DERIVATION: Native to eastern North America and found throughout the state of North Carolina. GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS: Grows 60 to 80 feet tall…
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American Dogwood
American Dogwood (Cornus florida) NAME: COMMON – American Dogwood BOTANICAL – Cornus florida FAMILY – Cornaceae ORIGIN STATUS: Native DERIVATION: Eastern United States GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS: Mature height ranges from 20 to 25 feet in the sun and up to 40 feet in the shade. The…