Appalachian Land Stewards

Appalachian Land Stewards (ALS) provides land management and ecological restoration services for public and private landowners in western North Carolina, including the greater Asheville area and communities such as McDowell County, Buncombe County, Black Mountain, and Old Fort. The company works across a wide range of properties, from small residential yards to large forest parcels, with an approach that balances human needs and long-term ecosystem health.

Its services include forest management, ecological landscaping, fire management, tree care, education, and trail construction. Forestry and restoration work can involve invasive plant removal, native plantings, ecological planning and restoration, and wildflower, meadow, and pollinator plantings. ALS also provides tree removal, pruning, and preservation; designs and builds trails; and helps landowners reduce fire hazards through prevention measures and prescribed burns.

The organization emphasizes responsible stewardship of trees, forests, native plants, and wildlife. Client testimonials describe professional support with hazardous trees, invasive species, selective pruning, fire-conscious property management, and trail projects.