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Most of our land area is still, technically, farmland. These farms fed our people for generations and prepared the way for us to move to better jobs off the farm. Today, only a few highly productive farms remain; the remainder are reminders of the way of life just a generation or so ago. The land is preserved today as are many of our traditions.
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Almost 80% of our area is covered in trees. Logging is a major industry. Trees are important habitat for our wildlife, and they provide a great deal of our scenic beauty. With much of our landscape being steep, trees protect the land from erosion and ensure good water quality. There are many benefits and many objectives for managing the forests.
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Sitting on the western edge of the Highland Rim of Tennessee, this area is consistently among the best spots for hunting and fishing in Tennessee.
Why?
Clean, clear, ecologically rich streams dominate the landscape, especially the Duck River.
The area is heavily forested and regrowth in harvested woodland areas is a haven for wildlife.
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A child once wrote, "The secret to life is good watering." How true! We have clean, pure water running in our hollows, especially in the southern part of the county. Our streams are rich in aquatic life, and our stream borders are havens for wildlife and wildflowers. You can
- Choose to wade in the cool, clear waters (Better wear shoes--the rocks hurt the feet of everyone but the children!)
- Go Fishing. Fish from the banks, float the rivers, or wade the creeks
- Sit on the bank and let the kids play in the water. There are minnows to chase, water bugs to catch (some smell like fresh apples), and crawfish to discover under the gravel.
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