The Kentucky Natural Lands Trust (KNLT) is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Kentucky's wildlands. Since 1995, KNLT has successfully preserved over 50,000 acres of wildlands throughout the state, ranging from the eastern mountains to the central forests and grasslands to the western sloughs. Their science-driven and community-minded approach focuses on increasing and restoring landscape connectivity, fostering collaboration, and transcending political boundaries to safeguard biodiversity and maintain ecosystem resilience. KNLT is committed to fulfilling their mission in a just and equitable manner.
KNLT's history includes notable achievements such as the acquisition of the old growth forest that is now part of Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve, the establishment of the Indiana Bat Conservation Fund to protect bat habitat, and the purchase of conservation easements in the Bernheim-Fort Knox Wildlands Corridor. They have also received recognition for their commitment to protecting Kentucky's wildlands, including the One Square Mile Award and participation in the White House Conference on Conservation and the Outdoors. KNLT's work is vital for maintaining natural systems, supporting wildlife, and fostering healthy communities in Kentucky.
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