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Twenty-Five Years Of Impact At The Land Trust For Tennessee

WUTC | By Ray Bassett

Published July 15, 2024 at 12:02 AM EDT

(Aired 7/09/24)

Twenty-five years ago, a new conservation nonprofit was created - to, quote, “protect the unique character of Tennessee’s natural and historic sites for future generations.”

Today, the Land Trust for Tennessee protects 136,000 acres across 76 counties in the Volunteer State - including here in Southeast Tennessee.

Luke Iverson is the Trust’s director of conservation impact.