KNLT – Protecting, Connecting & Restoring Wildlands

KNLT 2021 Annual Report

Thanks to your partnership we have another year filled with conservation successes. We’ve protected over 500 acres on Pine Mountain and have thousands of acres were working to protect in 2022. Read More>>

Great Eastern Trail - Pine Mountain Section ~ photo John Parkt
Wildlands Added to Warbler Ridge

KNLT has protected an additional 340-acres of wildlands on Pine Mountain in Harlan County, expanding the Warbler Ridge Preserve to 2,935 acres. Read More>>

Warbler Ridge Preserve ~ photo by Ted Wathen, Kentucky Documentary Photographic Project
Spotted Skunk Research

KNLT Advisor Sara Ash & KNLT Stewardship Coordinator Derrick Lindsay have been researching the Eastern spotted skunk along Pine Mountain. Read More>>

Eastern spotted skunk ~ photo by Greg Detweller
Warbler Ridge Preserve Expands

KNLT protected another 139 acres of Pine Mountain expanding Warbler Ridge Preserve to 2,595 acres. Read More>>

Warbler Ridge Preserve ~ photo by KNLT
1% for the Planet

KNLT is an approved nonprofit partner. We are grateful for the support of Patagonia, Scott's Roofing and Solar, Ale-8-One & Klean Kanteen. Learn More>>

High Rock, Bad Branch SNP ~ photo by Greg Abernathy, KNLT
Wildlands Legacy Society

Learn more about our planned giving program and find out how you can ensure our work continues for generations to come. More Info>>

Luna moth ~ photo by Thomas G. Barnes

Our Warbler Ridge Preserve
on Pine Mountain expanded
by 140 acres this summer!
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KNLT is working to protect, connect
and restore wildlands, large forest
tracts and migratory corridors.
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Have you been to Blanton Forest? We
helped protect this old growth forest
that now has public hiking trails.
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Partnerships are key to our efforts.
We partner with local, regional
and global organizations.
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We depend upon the support of
individuals, foundations, corporations,
nonprofits and government agencies.
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The KNLT Board recently
established a new honorary title
of Director Emeritus.
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Protecting, Connecting & Restoring Wildlands