Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Ed Carter, Executive Director

Wildlife Habitat & Conservation Programs

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency offers a wealth of information and assistance to help you develop and improve wildlife habitat on your property, including:

Habitat Conservation Programs

Through efforts of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation, Tennessee Division of Forestry, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there are a variety of programs available for private landowners to get financial assistance to conserve and enhance their land with wildlife in mind.

Habitat Opportunities and Successes

Quail-safe Practices
The Public Interest in Private Lands
See latest edition of "The Habitat Corner"
Private Lands Habitat Programs Video - Interview with Mr. Jetton
Private Lands Habitat Programs Video - Interview with Mr. Gillingham

Ponds Technical Assistance

Many landowners have or would like ponds for fishing, a water source for wildlife, or for livestock. Several agencies offer information on how to properly construct, manage, and address various problems with ponds. Several publications are also available.

Instream Flow Program

With increasing population growth in Tennessee, there needs to be instream flow protection if we are to maintain aquatic species diversity.

Native Warm Grass Management

Native warm-season grasses (nwsg) are grasses historically native to an area that grow during the warm months of the year and are dormant during autumn and winter. They provide many benefits when used and managed properly. These include wildlife habitat, agricultural forage for hay and pasture, vegetation to filter sediment and pesticides where crop fields border are adjacent to waterways, excellent soil erosion control once established, and ornamental landscaping.