The Land Trust of North Alabama has permanently protected 65 acres on Green Mountain, securing a key piece of land long targeted for conservation.
The nonprofit organization recently closed on the property, located off Green Mountain Road just north of Camelot Drive. The acquisition connects the Blevins Gap Nature Preserve to other conserved lands on Green Mountain, helping strengthen wildlife habitat, protect water resources and preserve scenic views along the mountain roadway.
Land Trust leaders say the purchase represents an important step in the group’s long-term River to Gap initiative, a conservation effort aimed at linking protected lands from the Tennessee River to Blevins Gap.
“This acquisition represents the very heart of our River to Gap vision,” said Marie Bostick. “For more than twenty years, we have worked strategically to protect Green Mountain’s ecological integrity and connect conserved lands across this landscape. Because our community believed in that vision and came together to raise $300,000, this irreplaceable 65-acre tract will now be protected forever. We are deeply grateful to every donor and supporter who made this milestone possible.”
The 65-acre tract consists of upland hardwood forest that supports a variety of plant and animal species. Conservation leaders say the land also serves as an important recreation and habitat corridor along the western slope of Green Mountain.
By linking two existing Land Trust parcels, the property strengthens ecological connectivity across the mountain and moves the organization closer to its goal of establishing a continuous conservation corridor through South Huntsville.
Founded in 1987, the Land Trust of North Alabama protects natural lands and water resources across 10 counties in the region. The organization maintains more than 100 miles of free public trails across 10 nature preserves and offers environmental education programs and guided hikes for residents and visitors.
