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Get an insider's look at The Nature Conservancy's work across the Central Appalachians. Dig deeper into our conservation work and enjoy engaging stories, videos, photo galleries and more.
The Central Appalachians boast one of the most biologically rich temperate broadleaf deciduous forests in the world. In fact, it’s second only to that of China’s. See How This Connection is Driving Our Work
The Conservancy is protecting nature in the face of energy development in West Virginia. Learn how
Conserving cave and karst habitats protects ground water resources and species diversity. Go underground
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Sam Lindblom, fire manager for the Virginia Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, reviews a map to assess progress of a prescribed burn at Piney Grove Preserve. Piney Grove Preserve is home to Virginia's only remaining population of red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), a species dependent on pine savanna and frequent fire. © Robert Clontz/TNC
Discover how fire gives nature a boost at Warm Springs Mountain in Virginia. Dive in!
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We're addressing Latin America's most pressing conservation issues. Read the Story