History of Forests and Forestry in the Piedmont

History of Forests and Forestry in the Piedmont

by | Jan 17, 2020 | Catawba Run

Imagine yourself walking through a forest. You look around to see dense woods and shrubs of all different sizes. Magnolia branches stretch out to meet shortleaf and virginia pine. Hickory bark seems to be pointing upwards towards the tree canopy, where you spot maple...
Storylines of Catawba Run

Storylines of Catawba Run

by | Nov 2, 2019 | Catawba Run

Weaving together site analysis and assessment and the “voice of the land”, Kindred Roots has developed a concept design related to the development of different land-uses or “storylines” at Catawba Run, Foragable Community’s flagship project near Nebo NC. Each...
A Walk Through Catawba Run

A Walk Through Catawba Run

by | Oct 8, 2019 | Catawba Run

It’s a beautiful summer morning  in the countryside near Nebo, NC and you’re walking down a winding dirt road.  As you round the first corner you see brightly colored flowers moving in the gentle breeze against a background of green, hear the buzzing of insects, and...
Forest Restoration Gets Started at Catawba Run!

Forest Restoration Gets Started at Catawba Run!

by | Sep 23, 2019 | Catawba Run

Catawba Run is a mix of pine plantation of various ages, interspersed with old fields managed for quail hunting and farmland producing hay and grains. Regrowth after clear cut, loblolly pine plantation, and some old native forests including hickory, red maple and...