A Reflection on Connectivity and Discovery
Our understanding of life on Earth, while extensive, is humbling when we recognize how profoundly incomplete it is. We are not separate from the more-than-human life all around us; we are responsible to them. If we’re humble, we will be responsive to them as well.
Announcing Raven’s Roost Preserve
KNLT announces the addition of 55 acres called the Raven’s Roost Preserve on Pine Mountain.
Weinberg Addition Protects More Wildlands
KNLT is pleased to announce newly protected wildlands on Pine Mountain: the 243-acre Weinberg Addition to Hurricane Gap.
Beaver Deceiver: A Win-Win Wildlands Solution
To protect neighbors and wildlands, KNLT installed a “beaver deceiver,” a simple flow device that regulates the water level upstream without disturbing the beavers or the dam they built — a win-win for wildlands on Pine Mountain.
Kentucky Natural Lands Trust Reaccreditation Notification
Kentucky Natural Lands Trust (KNLT) is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. A public comment period is now open.
KNLT Establishes the Arnow Woodland Preserve
Kentucky Natural Lands Trust (KNLT) is proud to announce the establishment of the Arnow Woodland Preserve, the former homestead of Kentucky author Harriette Arnow and her husband Harold.
KNLT Guided Hikes Provide Opportunity to Explore
Why do people attend Kentucky Natural Lands Trusts’ guided hikes? Hear from some of the hikers who started their year on the trail with KNLT.
KNLT Announces 100 Square Miles Protected
KNLT wraps up 30th year by reaching 100 square miles of wildlands protected.
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.
KNLT’s New Logo Takes Flight
After 30 years Kentucky Natural Lands Trust is refreshing our brand with a new logo.
KNLT Establishes New Limestone Gap Preserve
Kentucky Natural Lands Trust (KNLT) is proud to announce the establishment of the Limestone Gap Preserve on Pine Mountain. The 204-acre preserve is on the north face of the mountain and safeguards the viewshed of the City of Pineville.
Wildlands Inspire: Lina Tharsing Spotlight
Kentucky-based artist Lina Tharsing shares the story and process behind the her painting, Ancient Forest, created for KNLT’s mid-year appeal.
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.
Endow Kentucky Tax Credit
Have you heard of the Endow Kentucky tax credit? Many Kentuckians are not familiar with this program that helps donors and businesses reduce their tax bill while helping nonprofits build their endowed funds. We would like to share more about Endow Kentucky and how you can use this tax credit to support wildlands and KNLT with […]
Newly Protected Wildlands Expand Salt Trace Gap
The 290-acre Robert and Cora Carmical Addition expands Salt Trace Gap Preserve to 3,110 acres, protecting forested habitat at the headwaters of the Cumberland River.
A Reflection on Connectedness and Wildlands
Your contributions, alongside thousands of people and partners, have made our conservation successes possible. Please continue to support this wild mission, for today and for the future.
A Love Story, a Legacy, and the Land
KNLT is pleased to introduce Wildlands Legacy Society member Dr. Kenneth Smith of Middlesboro, Ky. Dr. Smith joined the society in 2024 when he made a commitment to support the wildlands conservation mission of KNLT through a gift in his will.
Hurricane Gap Doubles in Size with Wilder Addition
Early this winter KNLT safeguarded more wildlands along Pine Mountain in Letcher County. The 402-acre Karen Wilder Addition expands Hurricane Gap Preserve to 836 acres