EXHIBIT 02: PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST

NATURAL RESOURCES

McDowell County is home to an abundant number of natural resources. Through sustainable planning, infrastructure development, and public access management, these resources provide an opportunity to expand opportunities for both locals and visitors.

NATURAL RESOURCE ASSETS

ARMSTRONG CREEK BOBS CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA BOX CREEK WILDERNESS BUCK CREEK CATAWBA FALLS CATAWBA RIVER CRABTREE FALLS CURTIS CREEK HEARTBREAK RIDGE HICKORY BRANCH FALLS KITSUMA PEAK LAKE JAMES LINVILLE FALLS LINVILLE GORGE MILL CREEK NEWBERRY CREEK NORTH FORK OF THE CATAWBA RIVER PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST TOM’S CREEK FALLS YOUNG’S RIDGE WOODS MOUNTAIN

PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST EXH 02

The Pisgah National Forest - Grandfather Ranger District includes approximately 73,728 acres in McDowell County and features mountain scenery, rugged terrain, trout streams, and a diverse selection of outdoor recreational opportunities. This National Forest was one of the first created by lands acquired under the Weeks Act of 1911, which permitted the Federal government to purchase private land for conservation. A number of primitive gravel roads and trails provide access to the Forest for a variety of uses.