Supporting nature-based economic and community development in the Appalachian regions of Southwest Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.| The Nature Conservancy
By any measure, the economy of Eastern Kentucky and the wider Appalachian region is struggling. The collapse of the coal industry, the opioid crisis, and the recurring natural disasters have left scars that are slow to heal. Families and individual households trying to make ends meet rely on an array of federal assistance. Recently, there […]| Mountain Association
With many years in the making, this innovative project demonstrates the climate benefits of sustainable forest management while providing positive conservation, community and financial returns.| The Nature Conservancy