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Family honors late brother with extraordinary gift: 'Lover of life'

It's a lasting public good.

In a generous act of conservation, the Harman family donated 25 acres to the Land Trust of North Alabama.

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In a generous act of conservation, the Harman family donated 25 acres to the Land Trust of North Alabama. Their piece of nature will enrich and preserve biodiversity for future generations.

A press release from the land trust announced the Harman family's acreage donation.

WHNT News 19 reported that their gift is a family legacy. The Alabamians shared a deep connection to nature through this land. Their donated property is a natural landscape, now protected from future development.

North Alabama's land trust preserves natural lands for the public and ecological health.

Acquisitions like the Harman family's are crucial for expanding protected locations. The land is "a natural buffer between … residential and commercial areas," per the land trust.

These lands maintain a diverse ecosystem and provide green spaces for community recreation.

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This donation benefits both the locals and the environment, as North Alabama residents now have more opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing.

Taking in nature is vital for mental and physical well-being. Preserving land enriches community life and retains the region's natural beauty.

The Harmans' selflessness inspires others to take local climate action for conservation efforts. Protecting 25 acres of natural land provides a habitat for local wildlife. That amount of earth creates healthy ecosystems, biodiversity, and cleaner air and water. Natural spaces also play a role in resilience against climate-induced extreme weather.

Trees and vegetation absorb carbon dioxide. Sustainable urban planning reduces urban heat and improves air quality. Green spaces regulate the natural systems on which all life depends.

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Thoughtful use of natural resources will drive progress toward a cleaner, safer future.

The trust stated that the family donated the land to honor their late brother William Max Harman." His family called him a "true naturalist and lover of life."

Together, they turned a family's love for nature into a lasting public good.

Their commitment to conservation speaks volumes about their activism. Donations like this are essential for the land trust to continue protecting land.

Individuals interested in supporting similar efforts can donate to climate causes.

Small steps go a long way toward preserving ecosystems. The Harmans' cherished land will remain a part of North Alabama's natural heritage.

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