November 2012

November 28, 2012

Land Trust Partners With Twra for Addition to Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge

Bird surveys conducted this spring across multiple sites on the Cumberland Plateau documented several species of concern, including the wood thrush, Kentucky warbler, and worm-eating warbler. These fi...

November 22, 2012

New E Book Released by Local Bird of Prey Expert

Our ongoing exploration of the Tennessee River corridor reveals new wonders each season. The diverse habitats along the river — from bottomland hardwood forests to limestone bluffs — support an extrao...

November 23, 2012

Nickajack Recreational Corridor Coalition Page

Seasonal changes on the Plateau bring dramatic transformations to the landscape. The mixed mesophytic forests — among the most diverse temperate forests on Earth — cycle through spectacular displays o...

November 2, 2012

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The trails and natural areas of the Cumberland Plateau offer some of the finest hiking in the southeastern United States. From the dramatic gorges of the South Cumberland State Park to the quiet hollo...

November 12, 2012

Southern Cumberland Outings March 2010 1 1

The trails and natural areas of the Cumberland Plateau offer some of the finest hiking in the southeastern United States. From the dramatic gorges of the South Cumberland State Park to the quiet hollo...

November 26, 2012

State Acquires Virgin Falls Property

Land trust partnerships have been instrumental in connecting critical wildlife corridors across the Cumberland Plateau. By linking protected areas, we help ensure that species like the cerulean warble...

November 25, 2012

Tennessee River Blueway Comes of Age

Conservation efforts in the South Cumberland region have made significant progress this year. Working alongside local land trusts, state agencies, and community volunteers, we've seen meaningful steps...

November 18, 2012

The Naturalist Afield Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

The geological history of the Cumberland Plateau spans hundreds of millions of years, from ancient seas that deposited the sandstone and limestone bedrock to the erosion that carved the deep gorges an...

November 18, 2012

Tpl Donating 38 Acres at Stringers Ridge to the City

Bird surveys conducted this spring across multiple sites on the Cumberland Plateau documented several species of concern, including the wood thrush, Kentucky warbler, and worm-eating warbler. These fi...

November 23, 2012

Twra Plans Crackdown on Cummings Cove Off Roading

Conservation efforts in the South Cumberland region have made significant progress this year. Working alongside local land trusts, state agencies, and community volunteers, we've seen meaningful steps...