ALABAMA FOREST LAND TRUST
An Accredited Working Forest Land Trust & Forest Conservation Organization
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Who we are
Alabama Forest Land Trust (AFLT) is the leading working forest land trust in Alabama. We have helped private landowners protect over 90,000 acres of forest and farmland through conservation easements.
Our primary mission is securing conservation easements, which are one of the most effective techniques for preserving privately owned forestland in Alabama. Each easement is customized to the specific property and the owner's interests, ensuring the land remains privately owned while allowing traditional land uses such as hunting, forestry, and agriculture to continue.
Benefits
Conservation easements offer numerous advantages for landowners committed to preserving their land. Here are some of the key benefits:
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Ensure the future use of the property aligns with the owner's desire to protect its unique characteristics.
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Maintain private ownership while safeguarding the land.
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Continue land use traditions like hunting, forestry, and agriculture.
*Protected lands are highlighted above in white.
You may be eligible to protect your property through a conservation easement.
The Alabama Forest Land Trust was established on September 12, 1999, initially as the Alabama Forest Resources Center. Concern over the loss of Alabama’s forest and farmlands and their invaluable habitats prompted the formation of a land trust dedicated to protecting working forests and farms.