About Us
Appalachian Land Services, a group of Charlotte-based designers integrating landscape architecture, planning and urban design into one collaborative practice aimed at creating meaningful spaces.
Conservation, Sustainability And Environment
Appalachian Land Services is a consulting, planning, and design firm with a focus on conservation, sustainability, and environmentally responsible land development projects. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, we serve communities throughout the central North Carolina and are known for our work in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Our clients include a wide range of private, public, and nonprofit entities, as well as individual landowners.Appalachian Land Services is a trusted partner and regional leader in design, planning, ecology, and sustainability projects. As a result, the firm has received numerous honors and awards.
Our History
Appalachian Land Services was founded in 1998 by John Lindman, a stonemason with an education in environmental policy and planning who was eager to balance development with the conservation of natural resources. Lindman’s initial focus was on serving the land trust community. In 2000, David Tuch and Steve Melton joined the team, bringing expertise in landscape architecture, land planning, and biology, which enabled the firm to expand its range of services. Over the subsequent years, the Appalachian Land Services staff has grown substantially and the firm has helped dozens of clients, both large and small, to balance prosperity with preservation.