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Forever Wild — Walls of Jericho in northeast Alabama’s Jackson County. (Mike Dalen)

Did you know the biggest margin of victory on a conservation ballot measure in U.S. history happened right here in Alabama?

In November 1992, 84% of Alabama voters said “yes” to a constitutional amendment that would save and protect forests, green spaces, wildlife and recreation areas called the Forever Wild Land Trust.

That’s right. Not California, Colorado or Vermont — Alabama held the title.

And the program did not disappoint. Over the past 34 years, Forever Wild has:

Protected nearly 300,000 acres statewide
Created 392 miles of recreational trails
Saved 228+ tracts of land in 35 counties — including nature preserves, wildlife management areas + state park expansion

In 2012, Alabama voters renewed the program for another two decades, receiving more votes than any other constitutional amendment or candidate on the ballot in state history.

Why should you care? These lands are preserved so you can get out and enjoy them and protected for generations to come.

We’re highlighting some of our favorite Forever Wild tracts in Alabama. Follow along in this three-part series to learn why this impactful program matters.

Check out the entire first story at: Discover these 3 special places protected by Alabama’s Forever Wild program

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