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Our Place is Important – Help Us Safeguard It

Dear Friends of KNLT, Place is of importance to all species. How we think about, and even talk about, a place influences how we treat

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November 21, 2024

Wildlands Wins: 2024 Year in Review

Kentucky Natural Lands Trust celebrates a year of wins for wildlands.

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November 19, 2024
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Safeguarding Bats via the Power of Partnership

KNLT has been working with federal, state and nonprofit partners on bat conservation efforts.

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October 25, 2024

Fall Artists’ Retreat 2023

KNLT returned to hosting our annual artists’ retreat last fall with a weekend exploring the wildlands of Central Appalachia.

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October 16, 2024

Wildlands Inspire: Arwen Donahue Spotlight

Author and illustrator Arwen Donahue shares the story behind the artwork she created for KNLT’s spring fundraising appeal.

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September 20, 2024

A Wildlands Sustainers story: Jerry & Amy

Two longtime KNLT supporters – Jerry & Amy Scrogham – share why they committed to monthly donations as part of the Wildlands Sustainers program.

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September 5, 2024

Salt Trace Gap Expands with W.F. Howard Addition

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.

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August 22, 2024

World Snake Day 2024: Revisiting the Flying Snakes of Knobby Rock

Twenty years after a strange encounter on Pine Mountain, KNLT Board Member Marc Evans finally found someone else who shared his experience. This is the story of the flying snakes of Knobby Rock.

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July 16, 2024
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Partnership in Action: Protecting Eastern Hemlocks

Over the last two years, Kentucky Natural Lands Trust has partnered with the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves to treat Eastern Hemlocks against an invasive pest that threatens the survival of this keystone species.

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June 21, 2024

Salt Trace Gap Preserve: Blevins Addition

Kentucky Natural Lands Trust’s latest addition brings Salt Trace Gap Preserve to over 2,647 acres.

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May 31, 2024

Protect Wildlands With a Donation Today

Our entire organization and all the conservation work we do can only exist because of you and your trust in our mission.

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April 29, 2024

KNLT Expands to Virginia with Gift of Land

Kentucky Natural Lands Trust adds second preserve on Cumberland Mountain.

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April 22, 2024

KNLT Safeguards Chained Rock Trail

Kentucky Natural Lands Trust protects access to one of Eastern Kentucky’s most iconic overlooks.

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March 28, 2024

Laurel Fork Preserve Established

In late December, Kentucky Natural Lands Trust (KNLT) established the 282-acre Laurel Fork Preserve on Pine Mountain in Whitley County.

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February 14, 2024

Warbler Ridge: Cam & Otta Cornett Farm Addition

Kentucky Natural Lands Trust’s latest addition brings Warbler Ridge Preserve to over 3,500 acres.

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January 30, 2024

KNLT Highlights: 2023 Year In Review

Thanks to your partnership Kentucky Natural Lands Trust (KNLT) continues to protect, connect and restore wildlands in the Commonwealth. Here are a few highlights from

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December 5, 2023

KNLT Expands to Cumberland Mountain with Panther Gap

Kentucky Natural Lands Trust (KNLT) is proud to announce the establishment of the Panther Gap Preserve on Cumberland Mountain. The 426-acre preserve on the north

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November 16, 2023

Warbler Ridge Queen Maggie Bailey Addition 

Kentucky Natural Lands Trust (KNLT) is proud to announce the Queen Maggie Bailey Addition to Warbler Ridge Preserve. The 89-acre tract expands the preserve to

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October 31, 2023
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