Why protect old forests?  People often mention recreation and health, natural beauty, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat as reasons to preserve forests.  Less often mentioned is what is arguably the most important reason to protect old forests at this critical time: Protecting large trees is crucial to combat climate change. Drastically reducing emissions of carbon dioxide…

(Slideshow) A hearty thank you goes to all of our members and friends who ventured out on a blustery October evening for our Annual Meeting! More than 50 of you joined us for the first in-person annual gathering in three years, warming up with a Wetland Walk, crackling fires in two fire pits, a hearty…

In person again this year, the Athens Conservancy annual meeting is set for 5 pm Monday, Oct. 17, on the patio at Little Fish Brewing Co., 8675 Armitage Rd. in Athens. Join us for a 20th anniversary celebration and a roundup of our activities over the past year, which are made possible by the support…