Slideshow

Our work in the Central Appalachians spans numerous states to preserve large, landscape-scale conservation areas. 

Watch a slideshow of this beautiful landscape.

What's New

Download the new Central Appalachians brochure "Wilderness at Our Doorstep"
(.pdf, 1MB)

Climate Change

Adaptation
Building nature's resilience to climate change is an important and cost-effective response to our changing world. Click to learn more about climate change adaptation.

Temperatures Rise 
Climate change threatens every investment the Conservancy has made to date. Rising temperatures will have plant and animal communities on the move — and it’s up to Conservancy scientists to be one step ahead of the game.

Video

Scott Weidensaul explains how bird banding is helping conservationists discover important saw whet owl habitat in the Appalachians.

Learn more about the Conservancy's work and view more banding videos.