Conservancy in KY

The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky works to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life in Kentucky.

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

From all of us—thank you. 💚
Your generosity this #GivingTuesday helps protect vital lands, waters, and wildlife—and brings hope for the planet we share. Together, we’re making a lasting difference, and we couldn’t do this without you. 🌎

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

Even the smallest gift can grow into something lasting. 🌱 Click the link to donate to the #GivingTuesday Matching Gift Fund and every dollar you give will make 2x the difference. https://t.co/lHGkVFvrG1

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

Every gift makes a difference. Because of supporters like you, species like the red fox have safe places to roam and thrive. This #GivingTuesday, join us in taking action to preserve land and water for wildlife—and for people. 🌎💚

Donate today: https://t.co/mXrARqbpUJ

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

Our years-long Green Heart Louisville Project is complete! In this study TNC, @uofl, and other partners planted around 8,000 trees throughout Louisville to research the results urban greening has on a community and the results are in!
Learn more: https://t.co/6TfOzzCUP9

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

We use prescribed fire and controlled burns to help stop the spread of wildfires and promote healthy ecosystems. Learn more about the importance of prescribed fire and what it takes to become a burn boss: https://t.co/Udr3DfEH7l

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

Stretching across Knox, Bell, and Leslie Counties is the Cumberland Forest Wildlife Management Area, the largest conservation easement in Kentucky history. Learn what goes into creating public lands.
https://t.co/gOxJaMxvPt

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

Mantle Rock Preserve is named for its unique sandstone natural bridge, which is the largest of such east of the Mississippi River! Come spend some time in Kentucky's nature, witness this unique geologic formation and experience a part of history. https://t.co/7UKLHiwNrk

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

The Appalachians’ rich variety of species, natural resiliency and diverse communities put it alongside the Amazon Rainforest and the Kenyan grasslands as one of the most globally important landscapes for tackling climate change and conserving biodiversity. https://t.co/iBXIYIYtue

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

“We need to keep the land doing the job it was supposed to do forever.”

Watch the full film to learn how the Farm Bill helped save Treg Hatcher's family-operated cattle ranch:

https://t.co/0OzxVjfM9s

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

Summer is officially here! Visit one of our public nature preserves to enjoy sunny weather, bird watching, nature photography, and hiking on more than 20 miles of trails.
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[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

In honor of Juneteenth, we are featuring a story by Vanessa Moses, a 2023 intern for @Nature_VA. Her historical research and writing on Brownsville is an important tribute to family, history and the people often left out of the stories we are told.
https://t.co/h493QgMy2v

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

Another great story about the Family Forest Carbon Program! Learn how FFCP connects small landowners to income via carbon markets, and why it matters for Kentucky and beyond. @sarah_michels13 @bgdailynews

Photo by @WilkinsonVisual.

https://t.co/dh6FAM2nEf

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

Ever heard of the Pittman-Robertson Act? This @KentuckyLiving article explains what it does and how it helped protect Cumberland Forest WMA, the largest conservation and public recreation easement in Kentucky history!
https://t.co/izmRh2M0YM

@kyfishwildlife @RMEF @NFWFnews

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

Great article by @sarah_michels13 on the Family Forest Carbon Program, a partnership between TNC and @AmForestFndn. Family forests are essential to helping the U.S. tackle climate change. By partnering with landowners, we build healthier forests for the future.

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Nearly three-fourths of Kentucky’s forests are held in smaller, family-owned lands. Until recently, most of these smaller acreage lands were cut off from carbon markets.

Enter the Family Forest Carbon Program.

https://t.co/9PMN4NV6Fs

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

Hot off the press! Our new issue of Field Notes focuses on the importance of partnerships. Thanks to partnerships, TNC can accomplish better conservation outcomes at larger scales. @USDA_NRCS @DanielBooneNF @universityofky

View the issue here! https://t.co/cTzb7luBWQ

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

To finish American Wetlands Month, here is a great article in @Forbes by TNC's Global Board Chair, Bill Frist. Frist didn't know much about wetlands for much of his life. Learn what he discovered about their importance to people and nature.

#WetlandsWork

https://t.co/4b9RBki71A

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

TNC's Mining the Sun Report shows big opportunity for building solar energy on former mine lands in Kentucky. There are enough industrial sites in the U.S. to power most of our country's homes with clean energy. @heraldleader

https://t.co/iCI0946Udq

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

May is American Wetlands Month! Celebrating the progress we have made in Kentucky with our partners @USDA_NRCS. We’ve advanced wetland restoration on more than 19,000 acres of wetlands in the Mississippi River Basin of western Kentucky since 2011.

https://t.co/7GDnbCTh4F

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity. What is biodiversity, and why is it so important? We love this animated video, which explains why nature (and people!) need a diversity of life to thrive. #BiodiversityDay

https://t.co/LqajPrlxqA

[Conservancy in KY @nature_KY]

On April 23, we celebrated the Cumberland Forest WMA with @kyfishwildlife, @RMEF, @NFWFnews, and several elected officials. This partnership made the largest conservation and public recreation easement in Kentucky history possible!

https://t.co/uz4qi6Krj7