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Kentucky

Celebrating 50 years of conservation

A bobcat walks over snow under a tree in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky.
© Mike Wilkinson

Across the Decades, Pride for Kentucky

Anniversaries are times for reflection—to appreciate where we come from and what we have accomplished. As we mark The Nature Conservancy's 50 years of conservation success in Kentucky, we are optimistic for what lies ahead, and with your support, our collective ability to meet the moment.

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Kentucky Impact Report 2024

Looking back on a year of conservation accomplishments in Kentucky, with a focus on continuing impactful work in our state.

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The Healing Power of Trees

Sun shining through the trees in a Kentucky forest.

Seeing the Forest for the Community

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The Cumberland Forest Project: Conservation at Scale

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Fall/Winter 2024 Field Notes

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Kentucky Fire Management

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Our Strategic Priorities

Delivering meaningful solutions for people and nature locally and making significant contributions to TNC’s 2030 goals.

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Conservation Agriculture

Discover more about the ways we work with farmers, right here in Kentucky, to help enact farming practices that are beneficial for people and nature.

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Policy and Government Relations in Kentucky

Learn how we partner with state and local governments for a more sustainable future for people and nature in Kentucky.

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See the Places We Protect in Your Community

From rivers and wetlands to forests and prairies, TNC is protecting some of Kentucky's most beautiful and biodiverse areas. Learn more about our preserves and plan your visit today!

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Autumnal foliage at Robinson Forest in Kentucky.
People enjoy a natural stream in the mountains of Kentucky.
Trees open up to rolling hills in Kentucky.
Sunset over Kentucky is reflected on a waterway below.
An aerial view of western Kentucky shows forest and farmland leading up to the Mississippi River.
Autumnal foliage at Robinson Forest in Kentucky.
People enjoy a natural stream in the mountains of Kentucky.
Trees open up to rolling hills in Kentucky.
Sunset over Kentucky is reflected on a waterway below.
An aerial view of western Kentucky shows forest and farmland leading up to the Mississippi River.
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Kentucky Stories

Read in-depth Q&As with Kentuckians who care about conservation. We are inspired by these individuals and hope you will be, too!

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The Cumberland Forest Project

This 253,000-acre project spans three states and aims to demonstrate that people and nature can thrive together.

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Farmers in a Changing Climate (4:31) Meet five Kentucky farmers facing the challenges of climate change. Their message: We must all be part of the solution.
Doing Business in a Changing Climate (4:33) These business owners are expecting a challenging future due to climate change. They are taking steps now, choosing solar energy and asking other businesses to help create a more sustainable path forward.
From Mine Lands To Forests (5:20) We are working throughout the Appalachian coalfields to reforest former mine lands, benefiting wildlife and climate resiliency.
Cumberland Forest Project (5:00) Learn how a 253,000-acre conservation project invests in communities through the Cumberland Forest Project Community Fund.