Poor Mountain

Poor Mountain This page celebrates the vast flora and fauna habitats and ecosystems nurtured by Poor Mountain. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Mountain

The mountain was named in honor of Major Enoch Poor who served in the French & Indian War 1754-63. He was later promoted to General in the Continental Army[4]

Poor Mountain has the largest known population, by far, of piratebush (Buckleya distichophylla), a plant which draws nutrients from the roots of Eastern Hemlock trees.[5]

Piratebush is found only in limited numbers at a few other locations

in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.[6] The Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve has been established to protect this population. Twelve O'clock K**b is located adjacent to Poor Mountain in Roanoke County directly south of Salem, Virginia. The north slope of the ridgeline formed by Poor Mountain and Twelve O'clock K**b marks the southwestern boundary of the Roanoke Valley. Fort Lewis Mountain is located directly across the valley from Poor Mountain.

09/29/2015

A 42" diameter, 1500 psi pipeline to transport natural gas from fracking fields in northern WV, northwestern PA, and southwestern NY to the southern and eastern ports for exporting for higher prices is NOT worth further losses of our beautiful southern Appalachian garden, the home of one of the few surviving rain forests in the world.

Thanks for sharing this Anna Karr. Another of the wonders off our beloved mountain.
04/27/2012

Thanks for sharing this Anna Karr. Another of the wonders off our beloved mountain.

Video of a grouse drumming on a log - Northern Minnesota. Be sure to check out the 1080 resolution in full screen

Cardinal (female)by Delores Farmer
03/16/2012

Cardinal (female)
by Delores Farmer

03/15/2012
03/14/2012

Who cares for our viewsheds?

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge is a non-profit, volunteer and membership organization dedicated to protect

03/12/2012
Distribution-free, enjoyment-free
03/09/2012

Distribution-free, enjoyment-free

A publication by FRIENDS of the BlueRidge Parkway dedicated to increasing environmental education, interpretation and awareness of the Blue RidgeParkway and surrounding corridor.

03/05/2012

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8011 Poor Mountain Road
Bent Mountain, VA
24059

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