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Together We're Connecting Landscapes + People

In our 30th year, KNLT is just 200 acres away from protecting a total of 64,000 acres, or 100 square miles. Your year-end donation today will ensure we have the funds to reach this mountainous milestone and will position KNLT to continue to grow our conservation movement. Read More.

Blanton Forest, Antonio Vizcaino for the book Wildlands Philanthropy

KNLT's New Logo Takes Flight

After 30 years Kentucky Natural Lands Trust is refreshing our brand with a new logo. Read more.

Blackburnian warbler ~ Patrice Bouchard, Creative Commons

KNLT Establishes Limestone Gap Preserve on Pine Mountain

Kentucky Natural Lands Trust is proud to announce the establishment of the Limestone Gap Preserve, a 204-acre preserve on the north face of Pine Mountain safeguarding the viewshed of the City of Pineville. Read more>>

Photo credit ~ Limestone Gap Preserve ~ Ted Wathen, Kentucky Documentary Photographic Project

Wildlands Inspire: Lina Tharsing Spotlight

Read Lina Tharsing’s guest blog about her connection to nature, her thoughts on KNLT, and her process for creating the special art piece for our midyear appeal.⁠ Read more.

Lina Tharsing, Ancient Forest, oil on canvas 19”x14” 2025

KNLT Artists' Retreat 2024

KNLT held our annual artists' retreat in 2024, hosting a new group of artists for an immersive experiential weekend of learning in the wildlands of Central Appalachia. Read more

Newly Protected Wildlands Expand Salt Trace Gap Preserve

KNLT is proud to announce a new tract of protected wildlands on Pine Mountain in Harlan County: the 290-acre Robert and Cora Carmical Addition. Read more.

Salt Trace Gap Preserve ~ Ted Wathen, Kentucky Documentary Photographic Project