Sustainable Forestry in Tennessee

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state resources

Tennessee Division of Forestry
P.O. Box 40627
Melrose Station
Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 615/837-5520
Fax: (615) 837-5003

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division assists landowners through education about forest stewardship, management and environmental protection. Division foresters help landowners that want to plant trees, develop forest management plans, and find the resources they need to practice good stewardship.


Tennessee Forestry Commission
Ed E. Williams III, Chairman
United Glass Corporation
415 Broad Street, #410
Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423/246-1230

This seven-member panel appointed by the governor with three ex-officio members, provides guidance on program and policy development regarding forest resource programs of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

university resources

UT Department of Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries
P.O. Box 1071
Knoxville, TN 37901-1071
Phone: 865-974-7126
Fax: (865) 974-4714

The mission of the Department of Forestry,Wildlife, and Fisheries is to advance the management, utilization, and appreciation of natural resources in Tennessee, the region, and beyond through programs in teaching,research, and extension


UT Agricultural Exenstion Services
P.O. Box 1071
Knoxville, TN 37901-1071
Phone: 865-974-7126
Fax: (865) 974-4714

The mission of the Department of Forestry,Wildlife, and Fisheries is to advance the management, utilization, and appreciation of natural resources in Tennessee, the region, and beyond through programs in teaching,research, and extension.


Tennessee Forest Products Center
P.O. Box 1071
Knoxville, TN 37901-1071
Phone: 865-974-7126
Fax: (865) 974-4714

The mission of the TFPC is to solve problems for Tennessee forest products producers and provide leadership in research and education to ensure future competitiveness and sustainability of the industry. The TFPC is focused on providing research and education for the forest products industry in Tennessee, the region and beyond.

organizations

Tennessee Forestry Association
2603 Elm Hill Pike, Suite J
Nashville, TN 37214
Phone: 615-883-3832
Fax: 615-883-0515

The Tennessee Forestry Association is the forest products industry's voice in Tennessee and works with forest owners on forest products development.  "Promoting an understanding of and appreciation for forests and related resources of Tennessee and their development for the benefit of all citizens of the state."


Southern Forest Based Economic Development Council
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Ken Arney, State Forester - Division of Forestry
P.O. Box 40627
Melrose Station
Nashville, Tennessee 37204
Phone: 615-837-5520
Fax: 615-360-0756

The council acts as an information source for landowners, forest industry, economic developers and other forest interests. Private landowners can be informed about environmentally responsible management to ensure that their forests will provide benefits for future generations. "As the market expands, we must assure that the abundant natural resource values, such as wildlife and clean water, are maintained."

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