Whether revitalizing forests, stabilizing riverbanks, or creating wildlife corridors, planting trees helps rebuild ecosystems and support a diverse array of wildlife species.
Rebuilding Habitats One Tree at a Time
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A Record-Breaking Season of Giving
In the 2024-25 deer season, deer hunters, processors, and food banks came together yet again to make a lasting impact across the state.
Reviving Tennessee: Savage Gulf State Natural Area
As part of a multi-state grant in 2018, Tennessee Wildlife Federation facilitated the restoration of more than 3,000 acres of shortleaf pine habitat within Savage Gulf State Natural Area
Conservation Priorities at the 2024 Tennessee General Assembly
In the 2024 Tennessee General Assembly, the Federation tracked 150+ state bills related to wetlands, outdoor recreation, and more.
Historic Participation at the 2024 TNSCTP State Championships
All seven disciplines experienced an increase in participation as athletes each engaged in multiple events at the 2024 Tennessee SCTP State Championships.
Types of Rivers in Tennessee
Tennessee is known as the most biologically diverse inland state in the country. Part of what makes it so diverse is the many types of habitats, ecosystems, and species found throughout the state....
Parker Hired as Director of Development
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is excited to welcome Darren Parker as its Director of Development. Darren brings two decades of experience in fundraising and development and has a keen eye for donor engagement.
Types of Wetlands in Tennessee
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.
2024 Conservation Achievement Award Winners
This year, the Federation celebrated 17 individuals and companies from across the state who are conserving our wildlife and wild places.
Reviving Tennessee: West Fork Drakes Creek
In Sumner County, a collaborative restoration project has transformed 50 acres of less productive farmland into a healthy, functioning stream and wetland ecosystem which includes 4,400 feet of stream in the West Fork Drakes Creek watershed.
Response to Recent Report about CWD
Making policy decisions around good science and data is how conservationists throughout the 20th century brought back many of our wildlife species—and is a big reason we can all enjoy the outdoors today.