Kentucky Natural Lands Trust
Overview
Our Mission
Kentucky Natural Lands Trust (KNLT) is a nonprofit conservation organization working to secure funds to protect natural lands and provide for their long-term stewardship. KNLT seeks to serve as a resource and partner to other land trusts and conservation groups throughout Kentucky.
Our Focus
Historic_Cultural (SWI); Open_Space (SWI); Urban (NI); Farm_Ranch (SLI); Natural (EI); Recreation (SLI); Water (VI); Forests (EI) Main focus is Pine Mountain Wildlife Corridor and Ft. Knox/Bernheim Wildlife Corridor
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 3Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
| Kentucky | Bell, Harlan, Letcher, Whitley |
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Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 8,439 | 1,248 | 391 | 6,800 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.

