South Alabama Land Trust adds 283 acres for new nature preserve in Baldwin County
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The South Alabama Land Trust (SALT) organization has added a new Baldwin County nature preserve to its network.
The Dyas Creek Nature Preserve spans 283 acres in Bay Minette at the mouth of the Perdido River watershed. It immediately becomes the largest property owned by the land trust.
“The property showcases a remarkable blend of rare Gulf Coast Landscapes including pine savannas, hardwood-pine uplands, hardwood swamps, and a vibrant pitcher plant bog. Through thoughtful stewardship, this preserve is poised to become one of our most ecologically valuable properties.”
South Alabama Land Trust
Keep reading to learn more about Dyas Creek + future plans for the preserve.
Dyas Creek Nature Preserve
The new nature preserve is located near the Splinter Hill Bog preserve. It’s between the Upper Delta Wildlife Management + the Splinter Hill Bog Forever Wild Tract.
SALT says that large, protected areas like this one help reduce habitat fragmentation by linking ecosystems + supporting the movement of wide-ranging species such as the American black bear.
The organization says it is also currently working to gain grant funding for a 30-acre controlled burn on the property.
“Through this effort we anticipate the property’s pitcher plant bog to flourish, rivaling some of the best bogs in Alabama. This milestone marks an important step forward, reflecting SALT’s growing commitment to acquiring and stewarding properties of high conservation value.”
South Alabama Land Trust
South Alabama Land Trust
So what does South Alabama Land Trust do for nature in our state?
“Since 1990, the South Alabama Land Trust has protected more than 10,800 acres of critical plant and animal habitat, coastal lands, the edges along creeks, rivers, and bays, clean water, and the scenic beauty that defines coastal Alabama. We protect our natural resources.
“By working with willing landowners, we protect the water quality in creeks, rivers, and bays, and the habitat for native and sometimes rare plant and wildlife species. We protect and restore wetlands that are critical to reducing storm surge and coastal flooding, and lands that can provide public access to trails and nature walks.”
South Alabama Land Trust
Learn more about the organization + how you can assist with the work being done around Alabama’s coast.
