Young People Learn Through Annual Conservation Contest
The Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District holding a stewardship poster contest for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade. The District’s Lynn Carey said the annual contest allows the Conservation District a chance to reach out to young people with information about habitats and their importance. “We feel that the future for conservation itself […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Merges With DeKalb Habitat
The DeKalb County Habitat for Humanity has officially merged with the Upper Cumberland Habitat in Cookeville after several years of discussion. Executive Director Jeremy Byrd said the conversations between the two affiliates began while trying to determine more effective methods to address the housing crisis. Byrd said those conversations led both sides to agree that […]
Robinson: TWRA Will Not Move Forward With White Co Habitat Project
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson announced Tuesday night that TWRA’s Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness Area habitat project will not move forward. “TWRA has decided to cancel their plans to cut the trees,” Robinson said. “They’re not going to do it. But, we don’t have that in writing. It just came this afternoon. I feel […]
White County Considering Legal Action Against TWRA Habitat Project
White County is exploring legal avenues against TWRA’s clear cutting project at the Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness Area. The County Commission held an attorney-client privilege meeting Monday night. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county discussed options with County Attorney John Meadows. “We are looking if there is any legal avenues that we can […]
Christmas Trees Can Provide Bird And Fish Habitats Once Discarded
The presents are gone and the ornaments are up, but what should you do with that live Christmas tree? If you do not want to trash it, Van Buren County Ag Extension Director Chris Binkley said the foliage has many other uses that can benefit nature. “Christmas trees make a nice bird habitat,” Binkley said. […]
White Co Executive Drafts Letter In Opposition Of TWRA Habitat Project
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson has drafted a letter to Governor Bill Lee requesting TWRA’s habitat project be stopped. Robinson said the concern is the impact on tourism from the cutting project. “People come to that area to hike it, walk, hunt it and that brings and that brings tourism revenue into our county,” […]
