Apr 13, 2023 | Blog, Environment
The habitat for this “new” species is found along roadsides and logging trails, in disturbed woodlands with sandstone outcrops. This particular species of sunflower is known to crossbreed. Confirmed by the University of Tennessee, the hybrid species. Further...
Apr 13, 2023 | Blog, Environment
Plant life at Coal Creek has abundant diversity which support a vibrant animal population. Documented by researchers are 76 birds, 526 insects, 19 arachnids, 6 mammals, 5 centipedes and slugs and a fish. Yeah, there’s more, we’re sure but that is a great starter...
Apr 6, 2023 | Blog, Environment
How diverse are we? Let us count the ways. In the diversity survey researchers documented 599 species of vascular plants that includes 117 families and 337 genera. There are 59 species of trees, 40 shrubs and 3 sub-shrubs. There are 13 wood vines, 348 forbs, 109...
Apr 4, 2023 | Blog, Environment
There are places on Coal Creek that include abandoned coal strip mines and developed areas. The mined areas are highly degraded and could be candidates for experimental reintroduction trials of hybrid American chestnut trees. By restoring degraded lands to native...
Mar 30, 2023 | Blog, Environment
Stands are composed of combinations of native and/or exotic species for which no natural analog exists. In general, wooded pastures are floristically similar to Pastures & Hayfields (16) but include more of a woody overstory. While all types of pastures are...
