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Kentucky’s John Morgan Selected Director of National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative

Oct 08, 2020 Highlight
John Morgan, director of the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative.

John Morgan, a recognized name in bobwhite restoration and a leader in the efforts of the 25-state National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative (NBCI), will become the new director of the University of Tennessee-based NBCI effective Oct. 1. He replaces Don McKenzie, who retired last October.

Environment / Human & Animal Health / bobwhites / conservation / grasslands / AgResearch / Natural Resources, School of / UTIA

Step Outside: UTIA and The Nature Conservancy, A Landmark Partnership

Sep 09, 2020 Podcast
A tree canopy at the UT Arboretum in fall.

The University of Tennessee has entered into a first-of-its-kind agreement with The Nature Conservancy to protect, enhance, and restore thousands of forested acres. In this episode of Step Outside, we learn about what this means for UT, our students, and the future of the forest.

General / carbon credits / climate change / forest health / forest research / forestry / stewardship / The Nature Conservancy / timber sales / Working Woodlands / AgResearch / Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center / Natural Resources, School of / UT Arboretum / UTIA / Climate / Economics and Markets / Environmental Stewardship / Natural Resources / Natural Resources, General / Timber Sales and Landowner Relations