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.

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A foggy view of the forest 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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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

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Three people in a row against a green wildlands background in Bell County, Kentucky

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.

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