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OSI Southern Cumberland Land Protection Fund is sponsored by Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc.. This fund protects large, high-priority forest blocks on the Southern Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. It focuses on conserving climate-resilient habitats through conservation easements, fee acquisitions, and related transaction or limited stewardship costs.
The fund enhances wildlife habitats and expands recreational access.
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OSI Southern Cumberland Land Protection Fund is funded by Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc.. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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