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Sledge Forest Deal Sparks Community Pushback
A massive 3,200-acre chunk of Sledge Forest in New Hanover County has been saved from development thanks to a deal struck by the Coastal Land Trust — but the fight isn’t over. While Copper Builders still plans to build 1,800 homes across the full 4,000-acre site as Hilton Bluffs, activists with Save Sledge Forest say this partial purchase isn’t enough to protect the entire forest. They’ve been vocal opponents for two years, and now they’re doubling down — praising the land trust’s move to stop logging, but insisting the community must still rally to preserve every acre. Support the show:Get a…
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