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NALT has five primary focus areas across the United States with a density of existing conservation lands; Eastern Pennsylvania, Western North Carolina, the coast of South Carolina, North Georgia, and Central Alabama. These easements, particularly in our Georgia focus area, are within some of the most biodiverse regions of the country but are also experiencing some of the highest development pressure. We are so grateful for all of our partners and landowners in Georgia that make conserving over 30,000 acres possible! 🗺 NALT is in its 32nd year of operation and has permanently preserved more than 138,000 acres of natural land in 24 states, mostly through permanent conservation easements. NALT partners with landowners, municipalities, the real estate community, and other groups to protect environmentally and culturally significant landscapes that otherwise may be lost to alternative uses. Once a property is under NALT’s permanent stewardship, our experienced team of conservation professionals regularly monitor the land to ensure the integrity and longevity of the conservation resource. Reach out today to learn more about our focus areas and our goal to conserve the stunning diversity in these areas: info@nalt.org or www.nalt.org for more information. #georgialandconservation #georgia #landpreservation #conservation #naturepreserve #landtrust #landconservation #conservationeasements #landstewardship #stewardship #biodiversity #nature #wildlifeconservation #NALT #northamericanlandtrust

the path to climate resilience is inspiring

NALT has five primary focus areas across the United States with a density of existing conservation lands; Eastern Pennsylvania, Western North Carolina, Coastal South Carolina, North Georgia, and North/Central Alabama. These easements, particularly in our Alabama focus area, are within some of the most biodiverse regions of the country but are also experiencing some of the highest development pressure. We are so grateful for all of our partners and landowners in Alabama that make conserving almost 18,000 acres possible! NALT is in its 32nd year of operation and has permanently preserved more than 138,000 acres of natural land in 24 states, mostly through permanent conservation easements. NALT partners with landowners, municipalities, the real estate community, and other groups to protect environmentally and culturally significant landscapes that otherwise may be lost to alternative uses. Once a property is under NALT’s permanent stewardship, our experienced team of conservation professionals regularly monitor the land to ensure the integrity and longevity of the conservation resource. Reach out today to learn more about our focus areas and our goal to conserve the stunning diversity in these areas: info@nalt.org or www.nalt.org for more information. #alabamalandconservation #alabama #landpreservation #conservation #naturepreserve #landtrust #landconservation #conservationeasements #landstewardship #stewardship #biodiversity #nature #wildlifeconservation #NALT

A win for nature!!!    Recent attention in the media has put the spotlight on the dire state of our rivers; in England only 15% meet the criteria for ‘good’ ecological status and shockingly, none achieve ‘good’ status overall1.  But there is hope, every year we are inspired by some of the best examples of river and catchment restoration showcased at the prestigious UK River Restoration Prize, awarded by UK River Restoration Centre (RRC).   It’s five years since we launched the Trust’s flagship river restoration programme, Riverlands, in response to the growing nature and climate crises and we couldn’t be more excited to announce that this year two of our projects were selected as finalists at the 2024 awards.  Our Cumbria Riverlands team scooped first prize in the catchment award alongside partner Ullswater Catchment Management CIC for their work restoring habitats around Ullswater2. To date, the collaboration has delivered 843 hectares of habitat restoration; initiatives covered over 13km of river restoration, 46 hectares of pond creation, over 16km of hedgerow creation, and significant restorations of wood pasture, peat, and wetlands. The works also included the ‘re-wiggling’ of Goldrill Beck which is often used as an exemplar.   Riverlands Porlock Vale Streams project was a runner up, recognised for it’s pioneering and innovative approaches to both river restoration and land management aimed at restoring natural processes at a catchment scale. Work has created an extensive, connected ‘waterscape’ that is nature rich and resilient to extremes in climate, whilst also remaining productive. This included the UK’s first large scale main river restoration using the stage zero technique and species reintroductions with beaver and water vole.   It’s fantastic to be recognised for the work we’ve been doing and huge thanks to our partners, funders, farmers and local communities; the work we’ve achieved demonstrates that together we can support natural rivers, thriving wildlife and resilient communities.   A big congratulations to the other finalists and everyone involved.    Environment Agency Natural England Danny Teasdale @DefraGovUK @UllswaterCIC #envAgencyNW #GreenRecoveryChallengeFund #TogetherForOurPlanet #UllswaterCatchmentManagementCIC     1) State of our Rivers 2024, Rivers Trust.  2) With support from the Cumbria River Restoration Strategy, which is led by the Environment Agency and Natural England. Image Credit: Jonathan Holdsworth

Sound intent, hard work and willing partners - nature restoration is so restorative for everyone who does it…

It's our favourite kind of post. A before and after post 😍 And it's a big one! *Before > After* Here's an area of restoration works on Bodmin Moor that took place in March looking incredible this week. You can see that *so much water* is being held back and slowed down in the landscape. The comparison with the dry, scrubby, eroding environment from before is clear. These works have made the area better for water, richer for wildlife, helpful for carbon storage, encouraging for plant diversity, and stronger for protecting the erosion of historic environment features. 💧 The water may draw down as we get into summer, but the design of the stone, peat and wooden blocks will help raise and stabilise the water table, encouraging peat-forming sphagnum mosses to colonise and build up. 🌱 Bracken should soon become flooded out, diversifying plant life to more bog species like the insect-eating sundew, bog bean, bog asphodel and cotton grasses 🌳 Willow will thrive, trapping sediment, filtering water and providing habitat for wildlife (we heard a willow tit out here yesterday) and we'll be seeing dragonflies, waterfowl and whirlygigs on these pools in no time at all. This was a challenging site for the team due to the sheer volume of water we've received this spring in the South West. The results are testament to our Project Officers thinking outside the box and working closely with skilled contractors to achieve this vision. The area will 'green up' as vegetation takes hold and we finally get some sunshine here in Cornwall, and our monitoring team will retake this picture in the next few months to show you how quickly it may change again. 🌞 SWPP is funded by Natural England South West Water (whose site this is and whose biodiversity improvements through conifer removal can be spotted in the background) #DuchyofCornwall Cornwall Council National Trust Environment Agency QUANTOCK AND EXMOOR LIMITED #peatland #peatlandrestoration #rewilding #regeneration #peatbogs #generationrestoration #nature #landscapemanagement #slowtheflow

It's been a really interesting experience to have a Trustee eye-view on the strategy work going on at the London Wildlife Trust over the past 6 months. Props to all involved, and looking forward to seeing where this leads. TLDR: Nature conservation is no longer enough. Our purpose is now: Nature recovery for a thriving city It is no longer sufficient to slow down the loss of the natural world or preserve what remains. Over 41% of our wildlife species have declined since the early 1970s, and 15% of species like skylark and linnet are now threatened with extinction from much of London. We cannot accept the status quo. We need to bring wildlife back, at scale and pace. To achieve this, we will empower more people and organisations to take notice of wildlife, reconnect with the natural world, and take action for nature. By bringing nature back into our lives and redefining our relationship with it, we will expand nature’s presence in our city. This will also help mitigate the impacts of a changing climate and transform London into a resilient, sustainable, and thriving city. Full Strategy link below #naturecrisis #recovery #rewilding #wildcity #wildlondon

The Appalachian and surrounding regions are important target protection areas for NALT as they not only contain important areas for preservation, but also for ecological uplift in areas that have been altered by land use change. We are so grateful for all of our partners and landowners in Tennessee that make conserving over 18,000 acres possible! NALT is in its 32nd year of operation and has permanently preserved more than 138,000 acres of natural land in 24 states, mostly through permanent conservation easements. NALT partners with landowners, municipalities, the real estate community, and other groups to protect environmentally and culturally significant landscapes that otherwise may be lost to alternative uses. Once a property is under NALT’s permanent stewardship, our experienced team of conservation professionals regularly monitor the land to ensure the integrity and longevity of the conservation resource. Reach out today to learn more about our focus areas and our goal to conserve the stunning diversity in these areas: info@nalt.org or www.nalt.org for more information. #tennesseelandconservation #tennessee #landpreservation #conservation #naturepreserve #landtrust #landconservation #conservationeasements #landstewardship #stewardship #biodiversity #nature #wildlifeconservation #NALT #northamericanlandtrust

🌿 We’re excited to announce the start of Phase Two of the Ginty’s Pond (nʔaʕx̌ʷt) restoration in Cawston, within the territory of the Smelqmix people of the Sylix Nation! During Phase One (2022), we restored 2 hectares of wetland habitat, revitalized 0.8 hectares of riparian habitat, planted 1,700 trees and shrubs, and enhanced the habitat with turtle nesting sites and coarse woody debris. Phase Two will focus on creating 2 more hectares of open-water habitat and 0.5 hectares of upland riparian habitat. Guided by community input, our efforts will emphasize water storage, wildlife conservation, and recreational opportunities. Phase Two of this project is made possible with support from the Southern Interior Land Trust, Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship, Lower Similkameen Indian Band, and Rewilding Water and Earth. Read more about the upcoming project at https://lnkd.in/gdrrgmdB. #wetlandrestoration #ginty’spond #bcwf #conservation #habitatrestoration

Discover the Hidden Gems of Parkwater Estate Bushland! 🌳🦜🌿 Did you know that the Parkwater Estate in Cowaramup holds a secret treasure within its boundaries? Over 30% of this residential estate is dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of native forest and its incredible wildlife. 🌳🐾 Thanks to the generosity of the developers, the National Trust has been entrusted with the protection of this precious bushland. As a result, residents and visitors can now explore the estate's breathtaking natural trails, perfect for both walking and cycling. 🚶♂️🚴♀️ But it doesn't stop there! The management of this unique environment is crucial to maintaining its high-quality bushland. That's why all landowners in Parkwater have committed to a Deed of Covenant, ensuring the ongoing conservation and management of this incredible ecosystem. 🤝 From firebreak and fire access management to controlled burns and biodiversity conservation, the National Trust works tirelessly to preserve the diverse range of flora and fauna found in Parkwater Estate. 🌺🦜 Keep your eyes peeled for threatened and priority species like black cockatoos, western ringtail possums, red-tailed phascogales, and quenda (or southern brown bandicoots). And of course, you'll be surrounded by stunning karri and jarrah forests, with a variety of orchids and other unique plants to marvel at. 🌳🌺🌿 https://lnkd.in/gRNHgdbE #ParkwaterEstate #NatureLovers #ConservationMatters #WildlifePreservation #DiscoverCowaramup #NationalTrustWA