Following months of restoration of damaged roads and trails in Franklin State Forest, the Forest will re-open three roads to motorized vehicles on Jan. 4, 2024. In March of 2023, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry instituted temporary restrictions to assess the damage caused by off-road vehicles driven in restricted areas. This practice […]
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I was recently reminded of the designation of the South Cumberland Plateau Conservation Opportunity Area (COA) as part of the 2015 Tennessee State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) “The South Cumberland Plateau’s diverse forest and karst habitatssupport numerous sensitive and unique species.” The intended purpose of the SWAP
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Chattanoogans have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to preserve Moccasin Bend and allow it to grow into the national park and archaeological preserve long intended by the people of the region and by Congress. Recently, the state of Tennessee set aside $260 million in American Rescue Plan funds either to relocate the 62-year-old Moccasin Bend Mental Health
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It has been two and a half years since the Southeastern Climbers Coalition first celebrated the acquisition of Woodcock Cove and they’ve been making massive progress towards fundraising and project goals ever since. As SCC nears the end of their loan period, Caleb Timmerman looks back at what they’ve accomplished and what they are still
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TennGreen Land Conservancy reports that in 2023 they were involved in the completion of collaborative conservation projects in 11 Tennessee counties, resulting in the protection of six and a half miles of streams and habitat containing six rare species. Click here to view, among other information, an interactive map detailing numerous conservation projects in and
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Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) and Access Fund are thrilled to announce the purchase and protection of the iconic Citadel Boulders in Alabama. The acquisition includes 58 acres of undeveloped land surrounding an incredible boulder field. It is more than two decades in the making, and another landmark victory for climbing and conservation in the Southeast.
Southeastern Climbers Coalition Has Purchased the Citadel Boulders in Alabama Read More »
In recent weeks, the area around Chattanooga has received more than five times the amount of rain that fell in our area during the previous 72 days. This has helped to restore some flow to streams on Walden Ridge, which are home to the world’s only known populations of Laurel Dace — one of North
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Over the past seven years with TRGT, Berz served in various roles including researcher and field technician, and business and access director. In his most recent role as conservation and access director, Berz conducted public access development from conception to final implementation, created conservation land management plans, and led avian research programs, among many other
Tennessee River Gorge Trust Names Eliot Berz as New Executive Director Read More »