A wetland is an area of land that is covered by water for part or all of the year. Specifically, wetlands are the result of the interaction between three main components: hydrology, biology and soils.
Types of Wetlands in Tennessee
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Habitat Restoration
Types of Forests in Tennessee
More than 50% of the Tennessee landscape is forested—but not all forests are the same. Keep reading to learn about some common (and uncommon) forest types and where you can find them in Tennessee.
Habitat Restoration Projects Under Construction
Habitat conservation and restoration is a top priority for the Federation, and director of conservation Chris Roberts is excited to have multiple projects in the pipeline. By conserving lands and...
Federation Partners to Restore Cumberland Plateau Forest Habitats
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is excited to announce a collaborative project: Restoring Pine-Oak Forests in the Cumberland Plateau. Tennessee Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Forest...
How to Bee
Beekeeping has exploded in popularity in recent years as more and more people become aware of the plight of pollinators. And what many are discovering is that honeybees are fascinating insects and...
Clark Akers and the Fight for the Obion River Basin
The following is a classic David and Goliath story, adapted from Dr. Marge Davis’ book Sportsmen United: The Story of the Tennessee Conservation League. It remains one of the greatest grassroots...
Tony Campbell: Conservation Starter
As the Tennessee Conservation League’s first employee—and the executive director of the organization for 23 years—Tony Campbell set the groundwork for what would become the Tennessee Wildlife...
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