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Saving Diverse Natural Lands

Written on February 27, 2019.

Last year, support from our members and donors resulted in the preservation of 503 acres of natural lands in North Alabama. A substantial portion of that total acreage came in the form of a significant land donation to close out 2018. In December, Belle Mina Farms donated 304 acres of...

Alpha Foundation to Fund Accessible Trail at Future Preserve

Written on January 17, 2019.

The Alpha Foundation has awarded the Land Trust of North Alabama a $22,000 grant to fund the creation of an accessible loop trail at our next public preserve – Bethel Spring Nature Preserve. This accessible loop will follow a creek overlooking working farmland and provide access to these...

Land Trust Awarded $20,000 Grant from National Environmental Education Foundation

Written on December 7, 2018.

We’re very pleased to announce the Land Trust of North Alabama has received a $20,000 Restoration and Resilience Grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), with major funding support from Toyota Motor North America. These funds will support the restoration of...

Gift Ideas for the Outdoor Enthusiast

Written on December 3, 2018.

We’ve gathered a few Land Trust inspired gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast in your life so you can put a little something under your tree this year to save trees! “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.” – John Muir FOW WOW Land Trust tshirts: Two...

Conservation Continues on Keel Mountain

Written on November 1, 2018.

Land Trust of North Alabama recently preserved 40 acres on Keel Mountain near the Madison/Jackson County line. This land was donated by the Terry Family, who also provided much of the property that is now Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. The property features a typical upland hardwood...

Timber Management on Chapman Mountain

Written on October 26, 2018.

As a conservation organization, one of our main responsibilities is to manage the health of our properties. At Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, we recently discovered an infestation of pine beetles in the area around Driskell Trail. This infestation has the potential to heavily damage overall...

Fall Hiking Tips

Written on October 5, 2018.

Fall is one of the most beautiful times to hit the trail. Pesky mosquitos begin to disappear, the temperatures are comfortable and the color of the leaves can be incredible! Along with the season change comes changing conditions on the trail. Below are some tips for hiking during this time: ...

Brian Bradley – Alabama Forestry Hall of Fame

Written on October 1, 2018.

Brian Bradley, long-time Land Trust volunteer and advisor, was recently honored with induction into the Alabama Foresters Hall of Fame. This is a high honor recognizing his contributions to the profession of forestry in the state of Alabama. Brian has volunteered with the Land Trust for over ten...

A Partnership in Cave Conservation

Written on August 29, 2018.

A new partnership between the National Speleological Society (NSS) and Land Trust of North Alabama will help ensure the many caves found on Land Trust preserves as well as the fragile life that inhabits them remain protected. The National Speleological Society is the world’s largest non-profit...

Land Trust of North Alabama Earns National Recognition

Written on August 2, 2018.

Americans have a strong connection to our lands and enthusiastically support saving the natural spaces they love. Land Trust of North Alabama has been doing just that for our region since 1987. As North Alabama’s only local land conservation organization, we are proud to announce our Land Trust...