KNLT Announces 100 Square Miles Protected
KNLT wraps up 30th year by reaching 100 square miles of wildlands protected.
January 7, 2026
KNLT wraps up 30th year by reaching 100 square miles of wildlands protected.
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.
After 30 years Kentucky Natural Lands Trust is refreshing our brand with a new logo.
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.
Kentucky-based artist Lina Tharsing shares the story and process behind the her painting, Ancient Forest, created for KNLT’s mid-year appeal.
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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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.
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.
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.
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
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Kentucky Natural Lands Trust celebrates a year of wins for wildlands.
KNLT has been working with federal, state and nonprofit partners on bat conservation efforts.
KNLT returned to hosting our annual artists’ retreat last fall with a weekend exploring the wildlands of Central Appalachia.
Author and illustrator Arwen Donahue shares the story behind the artwork she created for KNLT’s spring fundraising appeal.
Two longtime KNLT supporters – Jerry & Amy Scrogham – share why they committed to monthly donations as part of the Wildlands Sustainers program.
The 173-acre W.F. Howard Addition expands Salt Trace Gap Preserve to 2,820 acres, protecting forested habitat at the headwaters of the Cumberland River.