State lawmakers proposed a bill to remove protections on more than half of Tennessee’s wetlands. That bill was defeated, but another could be coming.
Logging threatens a scientific research area in Franklin State Forest
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is developing a plan to sell timber from the Franklin State Forest on the Cumberland Plateau.
Tennessee officials are worried about wetlands. Here’s why.
Earlier this year, the state legislature considered a developer-backed bill to remove regulations on more than half of Tennessee’s wetlands.
Tennessee creates new office for ‘outdoor recreation’
A new office within Tennessee’s state environmental agency will be tasked with getting people outdoors.
Moth enthusiasts track nocturnal fliers at Bells Bend Park
Connecting to the diverse world of moths — like at Moth Watch at Bells Bend Park could help people see past common perceptions.
NashVillager Podcast: Hellbenders and Topminnows
What native species need protection in Tennessee? Plus the local news for July 10, 2024.
Nashville is 53-56% forested. Here’s why it probably doesn’t seem that way.
Nashville may have the largest urban tree canopy among major U.S. cities. In December, the city published its first comprehensive urban tree canopy assessment measuring our trees — and tree loss — over an 11-year period.
Birds are crashing into downtown Nashville buildings. Treating windows could help.
Glass kills as many as 1 billion to 5 billion birds every year in the U.S. New Nashville recommendations could make it better.
City will cut trees near Nashville Symphony to evict purple martins — again
Last summer, thousands of purplish, sparkly birds descended in tight, spinning columns onto the branches of 10 trees by the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. This was their home away from home, a safe place for them to assemble before migrating to South America, and also a spectacle for passersby in recent years.
Bill to remove protections for Tennessee wetlands stalls out
The Tennessee General Assembly has effectively quashed a bill that would have removed statewide protections for wetlands.
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