UC Should Prepare For Wildfires, Especially Eastern Section
The Tennessee Division of Forestry reports that 87 percent of the state’s population is currently exposed to some level of wildfire risk as Wildfire Community Preparedness Day takes place Saturday. Division of Forestry’s Megan Carpenter said the majority of Tennessee wildfires occur in the eastern half of the state and the Upper Cumberland region due to […]
Forester: Spring Will Show More Ice Storm Damage In Clay
As trees begin their spring bloom, damage from January’s ice storm will become more apparent, especially in Clay County’s tree canopy. Tennessee Division of Forestry Communications and Outreach Unit Leader Megan Carpenter said the regional forester confirmed that many trees have significant damage. Carpenter said the amount of debris in Clay County is no surprise […]
Central View Fire Receives Aid For Fighting Wildland, Forest Fires
White County’s Central View Fire Department received a grant for new tools to fight wildland and forest fires. Fire Chief Matt McBride said there has been an increase in the number of small to mid-sized grass and brush fires across the Upper Cumberland. McBride said the Tennessee Division of Forestry grant will provide new personal […]
