Ag News & Alerts
Lewis County is approximately covered in 75% forested land. Statewide, forestry contributes $71.4 billion to Tennessee’s economy. Forestry employed more than 363,500 people, or 10.3 percent of the workforce in our state. Our forested lands also generate benefits from our wildlife enthusiast who enjoy our natural resources here in Lewis County. How to improve your forested lands
- Use the advice from a professional forester Consulting Forestry Directory
- Have a forest management plan prepared for your land. (The plan should tell you what you have, what you need to do, and when you need to do it)
- Reforest all of your idle or cut-over forestlands.
- Become familiar with timber tax laws.
- Be an active manager of your forestland.
Tennessee Forest Products Bulletin
A condensed report on forest products, prices, specifications, equipment, utilization news, etc…
Wildlife Management
We are dedicated to give you the most reliable research and data available for managing your land for wildlife of interest.
TWRA Link
USDA (Natural Resources & Environment/Wildlife) Link
Pond Management
Our office can provide you information on stocking rates, fertilization rate, pond construction, aquatic weed control, and many more valuable tools pertaining to pond management.
Pond Management Publication