KNLT Forest Steward Hired
KNLT is excited to announce that Clint Lester has been hired
as KNLT’s new Forest Steward. Clint is a native of Harlan, Kentucky, and
has hiked in Blanton Forest and on Pine Mountain all his life. He received
his Bachelors of Science in Forestry from the University of Kentucky.
In his new position with KNLT, Clint will provide management and monitoring
of KNLT’s preserve areas on Pine Mountain including stewardship for the
Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve. He will also lead hikes and provide
information on Blanton Forest and the Pine Mountain Wildlife Corridor
to individuals and groups. Clint replaces former steward, Merril Flanary,
who is leaving for New Zealand to further her studies in forestry. We
send best wishes with Merril as we welcome Clint to the stewardship position.
Clint can be reached at clester@knlt.org.
Living Lands News
KNLT is featured in the Defender's of Wildlife's Fall Living Lands Newsletter. Click here to read the story.
Blanton Forest and KNLT are Featured in Wildlands Philanthropy
Kentucky Natural Lands Trust and its work to protect Blanton Forest and Pine Mountain have gained international acclaim. Our Blanton Forest project is one of 40 natural areas worldwide chosen to be featured in a stunning new book that applauds conservation philanthropy. The book was released in October at events in San Francisco and New York. Please take a few moments to view information about the book and the stories that inspired the project at www.wildlandsphilanthropy.org.
State of Affairs
The Pine Mountain Legacy Project was recently featured on WFPL’s “State of Affairs.” Click here to read the story or listen to the archived show from September 11, 2008.
KNLT receives funding from Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky, Inc., and Columbia Gas of Kentucky for Save Kentucky’s Hemlocks Kentucky Natural Lands Trust has been awarded $50,000 from TMMK and $5,000 from Columbia Gas of Kentucky for the Save Kentucky’s Hemlocks Project. Funds from Columbia Gas of Kentucky will be used to treat hemlock trees at the Bad Branch State Nature Preserve on Pine Mountain in Letcher County (click here to view check presentation). Funds from TMMK will be used for chemicals and equipment for tree treatment, educational materials and resources, and software and equipment to track the spread and control of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (click here to view the press release). KNLT is extremely grateful to TMMK and Columbia Gas of Kentucky for their support of this important project.
Organizations and Individuals Partner to Save Kentucky’s Hemlocks. A diverse team made up of land managers, foresters, wildlife biologists, entomologists, public officials, and citizens has formed Save Kentucky’s Hemlocks. The new group seeks public support as it takes action to protect and save hemlocks from the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Click here for more information.
“Natural Reflects Collection” to benefit KNLT Kentucky craftsperson, Jeff Short, will designate a portion of the sales of his Natural Reflects Collection of hand wrought mirrors to Kentucky Natural Lands Trust. Click here for a flyer or see below for a picture of the designs. Mr. Short has worked as a professional glass artist since 1969. He has executed countless commissions in America and abroad and been involved in numerous restoration projects on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information, contact Jeff Short at 502-223-2094.
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