Tennessee Department of Agriculture reports Emerald Ash Borer found in Middle Tennessee for the First Time
September 20, 2012
TDA Foresters stress importance of Not Moving Firewood to help Slow Spread
Nashville, TN – Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect that destroys ash trees, has recently been found in Smith and Jefferson counties. Smith is the first county in Middle Tennessee where EAB has been found. Both cases have been confirmed by USDA.
While Jefferson County is adjacent to previously quarantined areas where EAB has been confirmed, the find in Smith County was of particular concern because of the distance the insect was found from the already quarantined areas in East Tennessee. The location in Smith County where four EAB were caught is at Cordell Hull Lake in the Elmwood/Granville area.
Emerald Ash Borer.
Land Between The Lakes Fall Colors Soon to Appear
October 25, 2010
Golden Pond, KY – Enjoy an outdoor fall recreation opportunity by taking a drive through Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. Revel in the cooler days, changing seasons, and autumn colors of your National Forest.
Visitors to LBL interested in viewing fall colors may do so by driving on the public access roads or by hiking, biking, horseback riding, or ATV riding on their respective designated trails.
One of many fishermen enjoying the fall colors surrounding the lakes.
