State Forests - Tennessee Division of Forestry - TN.gov
WEBTennessee's 15 State Forests range from mountain coves in the east to bottomlands along the Mississippi River in the west. State Forests are managed for a healthy mixture of natural resources including game and non-game wildlife, and large, high-quality timber.
Forests - Tennessee Department of Agriculture - TN.gov
WEBTennessee's forests cover 14 million acres (52 percent) of the state. Our forests provide a number of benefits including beauty, wildlife habitat, timber production, recreation, air and water quality, energy conservation, carbon sequestration, enhanced property values, storm water control and natural heritage.
Cherokee National Forest - Home - US Forest Service
WEBSep 12, 2024 · The Cherokee National Forest is divided into northern and southern sections by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 650,000-acre forest is the largest tract of public land in Tennessee and adjoins other national forests in Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia.
Cherokee National Forest Vicinity Map - US Forest Service
WEBLocated in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of east Tennessee, the Cherokee National Forest is divided into northern and southern sections by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 650,000-acre forest is the largest tract of public land in Tennessee and adjoins other national forests in Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia.
List of Tennessee state forests - Wikipedia
WEBThere are 15 state forests in the U.S. state of Tennessee.
Tennessee Forestry - Natural Resources Conservation Service
WEBReduce potential damage from wildfire, pests, and moisture stress. Improve aesthetics, recreation, and wildlife habitat. Brush management techniques can be used in forestland to help landowners control invasive woody species problems such as bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, and multiflora rose.
Tennessee State Forests
WEBOct 8, 2017 · Tennessee State Forests. Written by Ann Toplovich. 4 minutes to read. Although recommended as early as the 1870s, a state forest system received its first impetus in 1900 when President William McKinley asked for a report on the natural resources of the Southern Appalachians, including Tennessee.
ProtectTNForests - Tennessee State Government - TN.gov
WEBProtect Tennessee Forests. Emerging Threats. Learn about invasive - but not established - insects, pathogens & plants that threaten Tennessee's forests... Read More. Unwanted Insects. Learn about the native and invasive insects that damage Tennessee's forests... Read More. Invasive Plants. Learn about harmful invasive plants in Tennessee...
Types of Forests in Tennessee - Tennessee Wildlife Federation
WEBApr 29, 2024 · The most common forest type in Tennessee is oak-hickory forest. These forests are typically found in drier, upland areas (at a higher elevation than floodplains) and are dominated by various oak and hickory tree species.
Extension: Forestry | School of Natural Resources
WEBOver half of Tennessee’s land is forest, creating significant acreage that requires strategic care and management. These forests provide vital resources for industry, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, and air and water quality.
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