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Land Trust of North Alabama Applies for Land Trust Accreditation

Written on September 27, 2017.

Land Trust of North Alabama is pleased to announce that we have applied for renewal of accreditation with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. A public comment period is now open The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality...

Forest Service Recognizes Land Trust Partner with National Award

Written on September 12, 2017.

The Land Trust of North Alabama would like to congratulate Dr. Callie Schweitzer for receiving the 2017 National Silviculture Award from the USDA Forest Service. The award recognizes her advancement in in forest management, especially in restoring native species and maintaining healthy...

Support Urgently Needed to Preserve Marshall County Natural Treasure

Written on August 18, 2017.

The Land Trust of North Alabama is calling for urgent community support to preserve an exquisite 32-acre property in Marshall County. Natural Bridge and Ghost Creek Falls contains all that makes North Alabama’s landscape exceptional: plentiful wildlife, native plants, a 250-foot limestone...

Vulcan Materials donation for Outdoor Education Pavilion at Chapman Mountain

Written on June 27, 2017.

Vulcan Materials Company, headquartered in Alabama, has pledged $75,000 to the Land Trust of North Alabama for the creation of an outdoor education pavilion on the Land Trust’s Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. The 371 acre preserve, located just to the east of Huntsville on HWY 72 East, is...

Stories of the trail (kind of)

Written on February 1, 2017.

The edges of the laminated map were worn. It had survived many show & tell moments with disbelieving folks learned that beautiful Three Caves IS just 2.2 miles from Huntsville’s Big Spring Park. A dapper and fit gentleman wore an expression of concentration as he studied the well-used...

Jones Family Gives Greenspace: Bailey Cove donated to Land Trust of North Alabama

Written on December 11, 2016.

In keeping with the holiday spirit, Huntsville’s Jones family has donated a very special piece of the Jones Family Farm to the Land Trust: Bailey Cove. Located north of Cecil Ashburn Drive, the 24.2 acre parcel includes the Cove which features waterfalls, karst formations, and a wealth of...

Growing the Greenways: City of Huntsville and Land Trust of North Alabama Partner on New Greenway Master Plan

Written on November 3, 2016.

Greenways and trails are big news in the Rocket City. The press came out in force in record 88 degree heat to hear about the city of Huntsville’s new partnership with the Land Trust of North Alabama to revise and expedite a master greenway plan for pedestrian connectivity across the City of...

Long-time Green Mountain Residents Are Excited About Land Donation

Written on April 28, 2016.

What a treat! Bill and Louise Varnedoe stopped by our office to learn more about the newly preserved Alum Hollow property and future plans for Green Mountain. Bill is 93 and is still encouraging his wife to go with him onto Green Mountain trails. She just smiles. They are both long-time mountain...

REI article names Land Trust trails as special places to visit – along with Grand Canyon and the Smoky Mountains

Written on February 8, 2016.

Derek Hamilton writes for outdoor enthusiast retailer REI. Hamilton posted an article in late January, 2016, entitled “5 Destinations to Get You Psyched for Spring Hiking.” The first two spots were Boulder, Colorado, and the Grand Canyon. The fourth mention was North Alabama –...