Farmers of the tropics, tequila-makers and pollinators are just some of the names we’ve given to bats. As we learn more about these fascinating creatures, we’ve found that their value in natural ecosystems and their effects on human economies only increase. In the U.S. alone, bats save farmers an estimated $23 billion annually in pesticides
Conserving Endangered Species Habitat in Coastal Texas
Standing five feet tall with a seven-foot wingspan and snow-white feathers that contrast handsomely with its jet-black wing tips and striking crimson cap, the Whooping Crane (Grus Americana) cuts an impressive figure. The tallest bird in North America, it is also the rarest crane species and one of the rarest birds on this continent. Sadly,
The Blackberry State of Mind: How partners prioritized nature during the development of Blackberry Farm in the Great Smoky Mountains
If you’ve ever traversed the 71-mile Foothills Parkway that winds along the rolling foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee, then you already know just how spectacular this area of the United States is. With panoramic views of endless mountains topped with tulip poplars, redbuds, red maples and Fraser magnolias, this natural escape
A Focus on Horry County, South Carolina
Looking out across the colorful and seemingly endless expanse of high-rises that jut into the sky and line the coast of Horry County, South Carolina like dominoes, it’s hard to imagine that this area has become a focus for conservation. In fact, in the last 20 years, this popular vacation destination—home to Myrtle Beach, Conway
NALT’s Path to Conservation in Perpetuity
Reflecting on our 25 Years and Looking Forward to Many More We’ve been busy sharing the inspiring conservation stories of hard-working landowners and other partners, but what about NALT’s story? As we celebrate 25 years of successful land conservation across the country, we find ourselves asking how we got to this point. We’ve completed over