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A cinematic journey through real-time regeneration.
Our docuseries, Blueprint Appalachia, is a powerful storytelling platform highlighting people and projects bringing the Blueprint to life across Western North Carolina. Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, we began documenting how communities are coming together to restore ecosystems, build resilient economies, and reimagine what’s possible—when collaboration leads the way.
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EP. 01
"STORY OF PLACE"
Where disaster met possibility, a new blueprint began to form.
After Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina—stripping 40% of its tree canopy and revealing deep gaps in disaster response—communities across the region began asking bigger questions:
How do we rebuild in a way that’s not just reactive, but regenerative?
Story of Place anchors the docuseries in the land’s history and the people rising to meet this moment. It also follows Blueprint for Impact as we launch our first collaboration portfolio—bringing together funders, community leaders, and storytellers to co-create scalable solutions for regional recovery.
Through powerful interviews with Indigenous leaders, organizers, and local visionaries, this episode explores how Appalachia’s identity, resilience, and relationships are shaping a new regional future.
It’s not just a story about recovery—it’s about reclaiming stewardship, forging unlikely partnerships, and putting our blueprint into action.
EACH EPISODE IS A LIVING BLUEPRINT
Every episode showcases a replicable model for ecological and social resilience—demonstrating how collaboration across sectors can catalyze systemic change.
EP. 02
REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK & RESTORE FORESTS
After Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina lost 40% of its tree canopy, creating urgent wildfire risk. Blueprint for Impact is convening stakeholders to pioneer biochar solutions—transforming downed trees and biomass into a material that restores soil health, cleans water, and rebuilds resilient forests. When our forests are back open, our outdoor economy thrives once again.
EP. 03
INCREASE HEALTH
IN COMMUNITY
Our region has historically been known for its innovative solutions to health. We piloting more health based initiatives for our region to showcase what is possible for other communities. Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and Bounty and Soul are already piloting ground-breaking health initiatives tied to getting children in nature and the health benefits of of providing fresh food to reduce healthcare costs with the healthcare industry
EP. 04
STRENGTHEN SOIL & LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS
Our soil health and farming industry has been severely impacted. Hickory Nut Gap is partnering with with the Savory Institute to implement AMP (Adaptive Multi-Paddock) grazing—an approach that rebuilds soil health, sequesters carbon, and strengthens local food systems. Additional stakeholders include regional farmers and food systems interested in creating scalable solutions for climate resilience, rural economies, and ecosystem restoration across Appalachia.
