One of the favorite places to hike in the area is the 77 acre tract owned by P.H. Craig next to Carolina North. Several years ago the Governor awarded the Long Leaf Pine award to Mr. Craig for protecting this land. According to the owner, ” it contains one half mile of beautiful Bolin Creek and North Carolina foresters say its foot traffic is greater than that of Umstead State Park.”
But Mr Craig has announced his intention to clear but up to 40 acres of this beautiful 77 acre tract. The management plan calls for clear-cutting on the upland portions of the track the line of trees marked with pink ribbons comes within 150 feet of the creek.
Over the years Friends of Bolin Creek have sought unsuccessfully to conserve this unique landscape of Beech trees and wildlife habitat permanently through purchase and land conservation. It’s a shock to learn that 40 acres of this well loved 77 acre parcel will be clear cut. The P.H. Craig land is located next to the Ironwoods neighborhood, and just south of Carolina North and north of the Adams Preserve as illustrated in this pictoral map. To sign a letter to encourage conservation of this beautiful resource sign up here.
Location Map, PH Craig property in center in white
Topo map showing Bolin Creek and riparian areas
Woodland Management Map
