Dozens of people gathered on the Maryville College campus for the Outdoor Enthusiast Expo from September 19–20. The School of Natural Resources and Mountain Challenge held the event to bring…
SNR, Mountain Challenge host Outdoor Enthusiast Expo
Scholarship endowment established in honor of Professor David Buckley
People can now donate to the Professor David Buckley Forestry Scholarship Endowment. Buckley passed away in June. The dendrology professor taught hundreds of students and mentored many graduate students. He…
Extension Agent of the Year named, SNR Extension Forester awarded
The Tennessee Forestry Association (TFA) and the University of Tennessee School of Natural Resources awarded Josh Daugherty with the 2025 Extension Agent of the Year Award at the TFA Annual…
Conserving Eastern hemlock in East Tennessee
A reproductively mature Eastern hemlock seed orchard grows in the Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center, Cumberland Forest unit. The trees grew from seeds procured by the UT Tree Improvement…
UT Tree Improvement Program signs new agreement with USDA
The UT Tree Improvement Program (UT-TIP) entered into a new agreement with the USDA Forest Service to conserve and improve hardwood resources of the southern Appalachian region. The agreement outlines…
Search underway for Extension Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Forestry
Extension Assistant/Associate/Professor of Forestry The University of Tennessee – Knoxville: UT Institute of Agriculture: School of Natural Resources Location: Jackson, Madison County, TN Open Date: May 16, 2025 The School…
Professor David Buckley passes away
Dendrology Professor David Buckley passed away on Sunday, June 1. Dave joined the School of Natural Resources, formerly the Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, in 1998. He taught hundreds…
National register seeks biggest trees in the country
Farm World spoke to National Champion Tree Program Director Jaq Payne about the search for big trees across the U.S., how they are measured, and the new species being added…
Producing seed for future trees: updates on the UT Tree Improvement Program
Harbison’s Hawthorn seed orchard established The UT Tree Improvement Program established a Harbison’s hawthorn seed orchard at the Milan AgResearch and Education Center in March. The tree is one of…
UT Forestry Club and Timbersports bring home wins from 66th annual Conclave
The UT Forestry Club placed in men’s and women’s bowsaw and in the new forest health event at the 66th annual Association of Southern Forestry Clubs Conclave. Matthew Long won…
