Watershed Forest Farm sits in a classic Appalachia cove hardwood forest in Marshall, North Carolina, with massive rock outcroppings, lush creeks, flowing springs, and breathtaking panoramic views of the bordering Cherokee National Forest and Appalachian Trail. The forest has a highly diverse native herb population, and four distinct tree stands in various states of balance from historical logging practices. The forest highlands have a large section of old growth that was spared in the last clear cut in the late 90s. This virgin forest is the living model that the longterm restoration plan is based on. The land’s topography forms a self-contained watershed basin harvesting around 190 million gallons of precipitation each year. The Appalachian mountains support one of the most biologically diverse temperate regions on earth. Watershed Forest Farm’s direct southern exposure, surrounding wildlands, abundance of water and variance of micro-climates, make it an ideal environment to study, experience and restore our region’s rich biological heritage.