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From the beautiful Appalachian Mountains in the east to the fertile Mississippi River Basin in the west, nature matters to Kentuckians. By supporting our work, you can help ensure a future in which nature and people can thrive.
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From rivers and wetlands to forests and prairies, TNC is protecting some of Kentucky's most beautiful and biodiverse areas. Learn more about our preserves and plan your visit today!
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Robinson Forest : Fall foliage highlights Robinson Forest in Kentucky. © Thomas Barnes

Kentucky General Assembly: The investment by Kentucky’s General Assembly would provide permanent public access to the 55,000-acre Cumberland Forest Project in Kentucky. © Mike Wilkinson

Kentucky's Big Rivers Corridor-Interior Road: Interior Road at Kentucky's Big River Corridor Project © Mark Godfrey/The Nature Conservancy

Kentucky Skies: Dawn over the Mississippi River near Hannibal, Missouri. The Nature Conservancy works to protect the Mississippi River and its watershed through the Great Rivers Partnership which is a collaboration between a wide array of partners dedicated to the conservation of the world's great river systems for the benefit of the people and the species that depend upon them for life. © Mark Godfrey/The Nature Conservancy

West Kentucky: An aerial view of western Kentucky shows forest and farmland leading up to the Mississippi River. © Mike Wilkinson

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The Cumberland Forest Project
This 253,000-acre project spans three states and aims to demonstrate that people and nature can thrive together.
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Kentucky Stories
Read in-depth Q&As with Kentuckians who put conservation at the center of their lives. We are inspired by these individuals and hope you will be, too!

Kentucky Publications
Explore our print publications, from our yearly Impact Report to our biannual newsletter, Field Notes.
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