DeSell & Co Realty Group Buyer's Guide Summer 2015 | Page 42

Imagine

a place where the
environment is preserved
and exists as a sanctuary for
wildlife and enjoyment for
mankind. Such a paradise
exists today.

The Walthour-Moss Foundation was established upon the death of William O. "Pappy" Moss to ensure the preservation of the open land that he
and Virginia Walthour Moss so treasured. The Foundation is located in
the Sandhills of North Carolina, one mile from the town of Southern
Pines. It occupies over 4,000 acres, virtually unspoiled by progress and
development.

The Foundation was originally known for its
equestrian use, which continues to attract world-class riders and drivers
to its sandy lanes and trails. However, the implementation of proper silva
culture and ecological practices have made the Walthour-Moss Foundation a true environmental preserve. The almost extinct red-cockaded
woodpecker is making a strong comeback on these protected lands. Their
habitats are tagged for study and monitoring by naturalists. The land is
also home to many other varieties of birds, deer, raccoons, opossums, red
and grey foxes, and rare fox squirrels.