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Our Impact
Conservation by the numbers
Our vision
ACI is working to ensure a future of protected lands, thriving biologically—where aspiring conservationists are allowed to explore untrammeled.
Save hemlocks
The cove’s hemlock trees are under attack by an invasive, aphid-like insect called hemlock woolly adelgid (uh-DEL-jid). Left untreated, this infestation could take out all the hemlocks within a decade. We’ve hired local foresters to treat our trees before it’s too late.
Restore savannas
White-tailed deer, wild turkey, and grassland birds all thrive in pine oak savannas, which used to occur naturally throughout the cove. We’ll restore these savannas with regenerative practices, such as prescribed fire and proactive timber management.
Monitor birds
Birds are an indicator species, meaning they’re especially sensitive to changes in their environment. We’ll track bird populations and migration patterns through bird-banding to better understand the health of our forests. These insights will inform our management practices.
