The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has established the Fenvkvcēkv Creek Preserve at Flagg Mountain, marking a significant milestone in preserving Alabama’s natural heritage. This 772-acre acquisition, supported in part by the Holle Family Foundation, expands protected lands at Flagg Mountain, the southernmost point of the Appalachian Mountains, and safeguards old-growth montane longleaf pine forests, a critical habitat for biodiversity and climate resilience.
The Holle Family Foundation’s funding helped reduce loan interest costs, enabling TNC to maximize resources for the project. The preserve will serve as a model for habitat restoration, including reintroducing fire to longleaf pine ecosystems and replacing loblolly pine plantations with native longleaf pine.
In partnership with organizations such as The Conservation Fund, Alabama Forestry Commission, and the Indigenous Ekvn-Yefolecv ecovillage, the project enhances public access, supports scientific research, and bolsters the Pinhoti Trail. A dedication event brought together 60-75 attendees to celebrate the ecological and cultural significance of this endeavor.
In the summer of 2024, the Holle Board had the honor of holding a meeting at Flagg Mountain and touring the site, experiencing firsthand the transformative impact of this initiative.
Click here to read more about the project: https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/flagg-mountain/

