For the first time in several years, there is a brand new trail to enjoy on Rainbow Mountain as well as the addition of a new trailhead on the south […] The post New Trail and Trail Access on Rainbow Mountain appeared first on Land Trust of North Alabama ..read more

Guest Post by Brian Bradley Bark beetles cause more damage to pine trees than any other forest insect in Alabama. They generally attack less vigorous and stressed pines, e.g., trees […] The post Bark Beetles: Biology and Control appeared first on Land Trust of North Alabama ..read more

Land Trust of North Alabama celebrated National Public Lands Day and kicked off the final year of a significant three-year project to enhance Harvest Square Nature Preserve with support from […] The post Volunteers to Improve Harvest Square on National Public Lands Day appeared first on Land Trust of North Alabama ..read more

Blevins Gap Nature Preserve, one of the most visited preserves in North Alabama, now offers both people and animals another reason to enjoy this popular gathering space. Land Trust of […] The post Garden at Blevins Gap Welcomes Pollinators appeared first on Land Trust of North Alabama ..read more

Land Trust of North Alabama continues to expand the footprint of preserved land around Alabama’s largest city. The local nonprofit, which is dedicated to leading initiatives for land conservation, outdoor […] The post Land Saved on Two Huntsville Mountains appeared first on Land Trust of North Alabama ..read more

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve in Huntsville is now a stop on the Alabama Birding Trail. This 740-acre property, one of ten Land Trust of North Alabama nature preserves, includes a diverse forest, dense vegetation, and spring-fed water source attracting a broad range of both resident and migrating birds. The 4.6-mile system of well-maintained trails provides an exceptional recreation destination just minutes from the city center and is now recognized among 280 sites across the state as one of the best public locations for watching birds year-round. Chapman M ..read more

Land Trust of North Alabama is gathering community support to create a mountainside greenway in central Huntsville that will provide a safe route for pedestrian and bike travel on Monte Sano while also expanding outdoor access for those who have difficulty using natural surface trails. Donate Map showing the planned route, which follows the existing Tollgate Trail. The paved, multi-use greenway will follow a segment of the historic Toll Gate Road on Monte Sano extending from the Land Trust of North Alabama’s Bankhead Trailhead parking lot through Monte Sano Nature Preserve to the old Ban ..read more

Since the opening of Hickory Cove Nature Preserve in spring 2023, staff and volunteers have been working to assess and modify the existing Legacy Loop Trail to ensure it offers the experience visitors have come to expect at a Land Trust nature preserve. Volunteers work on trail reroute around the springhouse area. The most obvious change for visitors will be the relocation of the north trail entrance and a small trail reroute in that area. In an effort to protect the integrity of natural and historic features, the trail reroute was completed to prevent damage and erosion around the histo ..read more

The Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation & Development Council awarded the Land Trust of North Alabama a $5,000 grant through the North Alabama Trail & Recreation Program (NATR) to support trail improvements and maintenance at Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve in Colbert County. Cane Creek Canyon is 693-acre natural refuge providing home to a broad diversity of plant and animal species. The property, located near Tuscumbia, offers an extensive trail system for visitors to explore each weekend (Friday – Sunday from 7 AM – 5 PM). This nature preserve was priv ..read more

In 2023, Land Trust of North Alabama surpassed an impressive milestone of preserving 10,000 acres across our region. This exciting achievement comes at a time when our community is growing faster than ever before and all land preservation achievements, big and small, are worthy of celebration. Each and every individual and business who contributes time and dollars to make our community-led conservation possible is critical. Thank you for your support. Here’s a look back at last year’s land conservation successes, totaling 247 newly protected acres. Drake Mountain – 44 acres In April 2023 ..read more