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Since 1978, we have 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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Piper Cave

A second bat cave advances an effort that has led to an increase in hibernating bats and in a population of federally endangered gray bats.

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Family Forests

We are excited to team up with our friends at the American Forest Foundation to launch of the Family Forest Carbon Program in Tennessee!

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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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The Nature Conservancy owns nearly 1,500 preserves covering more than 2.5 million acres across all 50 states. Check out our preserves in Tennessee.

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