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.
Types of Forests in Tennessee
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Achievements at the General Assembly
During the 2024 legislative session, the Federation was instrumental on several conservation-related bills, including three major wins.
Hear from Candidate Bill Lee on Conservation
The Race for Governor is in its final stretch. And Tennessee Wildlife Federation is bringing conservation to the conversation. Tennessee’s wildlife and natural resources directly impact every...
Hear from Candidate Karl Dean on Conservation
The Race for Governor is in its final stretch. And Tennessee Wildlife Federation is bringing conservation to the conversation. Tennessee’s wildlife and natural resources directly impact every...
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Could Stop Asian Carp
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife Federation, as it appeared in the Commercial Appeal. What if Tennessee had the tools to effectively address the Asian carp invasion and...
Hunting and Fishing Academy Launches
Hunting and Fishing Academy will engage parents more in the experience, equally preparing them to get outdoors on their own. Announcing our new Hunting and Fishing Academy! Tennessee Wildlife...
Congratulations 2019 Calendar Contest Winners!
The 2019 Tennessee Wildlife Federation calendar contest was a success! Tennessee wildlife and landscapes were showcased in more than 4,500 submitted images, and voters whittled down the People’s...
Working in D.C. for Tennessee’s Wildlife
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is engaging in conservation policy at the federal level like never before. Because of the nature of federal legislation and congressional processes, our work comes...
Tennessee Athletes Excel at Nationals
For a full week in July, some of the country’s top young Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) athletes—including more than 350 from Tennessee—descended on Marengo, Ohio to compete for national...
Asian Carp: A Call to Action
The Federation has greatly expanded our ability to affect change through policy and grassroots advocacy in Tennessee, from conservation funding to water quality protections. This includes an issue...
Legislative Updates from Tennessee’s Capitol
Tennessee Wildlife Federation was founded on the principle of shaping and advocating for sound conservation policy at local, state, and national levels. This year was no exception as we leveraged...