HUNTSVILLE-The Land Trust of North Alabama has officially closed on 65 acres of critical land on Green Mountain, permanently protecting the property from development and marking a significant milestone in its long-term River to Gap initiative.
The acquisition, made possible through extraordinary community support, connects Blevins Gap Nature Preserve to other
conserved lands on Green Mountain, strengthening wildlife habitat, safeguarding water resources, and preserving the scenic viewshed along Green Mountain Road for generations to come.
Located off Green Mountain Road just north of Camelot Drive, the 65-acre tract has been a conservation priority for more than two decades. The property consists of upland hardwood forest that supports diverse flora and fauna and serves as a vital recreation and habitat corridor along the western slope of Green Mountain. By linking two existing Land Trust parcels, the newly protected acreage strengthens ecological connectivity and advances the broader vision of a continuous conservation corridor stretching from the Tennessee River to Blevins Gap.
In 2025, the Land Trust reached out to the community with an ambitious goal: raise $300,000 to secure this key 65-acre tract. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of donors, partners, and supporters, the full amount was raised, allowing the purchase to move forward.
“This acquisition represents the very heart of our River to Gap vision,” said Marie Bostick, Executive Director of the Land Trust of North Alabama. “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 River to Gap initiative is a long-term conservation effort designed to establish a continuous green corridor from the Tennessee River to Blevins Gap, protecting habitat, improving trail connectivity, and preserving the natural character of South Huntsville.
With this closing, the Land Trust celebrates not only the protection of another meaningful piece of Green Mountain, but also the power of community-driven conservation in North Alabama.
For more information about the River to Gap initiative or to support future conservation efforts, visit landtrustnal.org/rivertogap.
Media Release/Land Trust of North Alabama
