In Memory of Chris Wilson: Forever Protector of Nature
In memoriam of Chris Wilson, a staunch defender of nature.
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NALT NewsIn memoriam of Chris Wilson, a staunch defender of nature.
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NALT NewsIn collaboration with the Monarch Joint Venture and the Bee and Butterfly Habitat FundAuthored by NALT Environmental Scientist, Wyatt Moyer CHADDS FORD, PA – In 2021, the North American Land Trust (NALT) proudly acquired Brinton Run Preserve, a 71-acre tract in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, once destined for development. Thanks to the support of several grant
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Brinton Run Preserve, News You Can UsePicture an oak in your mind. What do you see? Do you imagine a large, tall tree in the middle of a field? Or do you picture a small, scrubby shrub on a sun-baked rock? Either way, you are right. Oaks come in all shapes and sizes. There are approximately 500 species – everything from
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Stories From the Land, UncategorizedTHE GROUP EFFORT TO PRESERVE THIS ENDANGERED BUTTERFLY’S HABITAT IN SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK May is the ultimate celebration of the spring season; many of us are in the garden getting our hands dirty, the birds wake us up every morning with their melodic tunes, and flowers are bursting with color. In Saratoga Springs, New
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Limited Development, Stories From the LandBay Creek’s Nature Preserve encompasses woodlands, clear running creeks, glassy ponds, and is naturally populated with hundreds of species of wildlife. It will be traversed by an innovative trail system and will be home to thoughtfully planned activity areas and access points for exploring waterways by kayak or canoe. The Nature Preserve gives Bay Creek
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Stories From the LandFarmers 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
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Limited Development, News You Can Use, Science, Stories From the LandStanding 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,
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Limited Development, Stories From the LandWith more than 480 Conservation Easements spread across 19 states, a common question asked of North American Land Trust (NALT) is, “How do you do it all?” Compared with locally established land trusts that do their work of creating and maintaining parks or preserving cultural sites close to home, NALT travels near and far to
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News You Can Use, Science, Stories From the LandWhile exploring the woods of the Chesapeake Bay region, if you’re lucky you may spot a flash of silvery gray scampering across the forest floor. This shy and elusive creature is known as the Delmarva fox squirrel (Sciurus niger cinereus), and today you have a better chance of catching sight of it than if you
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Science, Stories From the LandHappy World Oceans Day! The earth’s oceans are a significant aspect of this planet, touching everyone’s lives both directly and indirectly. Covering ¾ of the Earth’s surface, they contain 97% of the Earth’s water, and represent 99% of the living space on the planet with at least 200,000 identified marine species. Most of the ocean
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