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Red Eft Red efts live in moist leaf litter on the forest floor before migrating to ponds to live as adult red-spotted newts. © Jessica Lin

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Since 1978, we helped to create or expand 31 state parks and natural areas, 20 state Wildlife Management Areas and nine national parks, forests and wildlife refuges in Tennessee in addition to establishing our own system of nature preserves. Thanks for helping us make that happen!

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Tennessee's Largest Public Land Holding Expands

The U.S. Forest Service and conservation groups grow the Cherokee National Forest by 54 acres.

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New Future for Minelands

We are working with partners to reclaim mines in ways that benefit biodiversity, carbon storage and local economies in the Central Appalachians.

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Tennessee Nature News

We are excited to share news about conservation projects featured in the Spring 2024 issue of Nature Conservancy magazine.

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Whiskey and Wildlife

Join us on April 16 at 11 a.m. CST for a discussion featuring the iconic and ecologically significant white oaks during our rescheduled webinar.

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Saving Tennessee Bats

Our Tennessee bat expert, Cory Holliday, speaks with CNN about efforts to save bats suffering from white nose syndrome.

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City of Nashville and Partners Celebrate the City's Urban Bird Treaty Designation

The treaty affirms Nashville’s commitment to conserving bird habitat, reducing hazards to birds and engaging city residents and guests about the importance of birds and conservation.

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The Nature Conservancy and Sylvamo Announce New Partnership

Sylvamo has pledged to invest $1 million over a four-year period toward helping The Nature Conservancy advance conservation in the Appalachians, including in Tennessee.

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Cades Cove Clouds frame Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. © The Nature Conservancy/Terry Cook

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