Fern Hill Farm ~ 34 acres, Guilford County
Rafe and Marianne Royle. Donation of Conservation Easement.
Named for a wooded hillside covered with ferns, Fern Hill
Farm’s open pastures and forests provide homes for wildlife, plants, and the
Royle’s diverse array of farm animals. The easement ensures that the
agricultural soils, open space character, and wildlife habitat will be protected
forever. In addition to working with PLC to permanently protect their farm, the
Royle’s have also worked with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to
restore a tributary of the Deep River that crosses their property.
Project funding provided by the landowner and PLC.