Restore forested riparian buffers and implement additional conservation practices on private agricultural lands in Tennessee to improve habitat for the eastern hellbender, the largest species of aquatic salamander in North America. Project will restore 7 acres of riparian habitat through tree plantings, livestock exclusion fencing and stream bank stabilization.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Cumberland Plateau-Southern Appalachians Fund
Project Title: Restoring Eastern Hellbender Habitat on Private Lands in Tennessee
Organization:
Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy
Project ID:
1904.19.064731
Description:
Award Amount:
$99998.46
Location:
Agricultural lands in four Tennessee watersheds on the Cumberland Plateau: The Roaring River watershed in Jackson, Overton and Putnam Counties; and the Buffalo River, Little Buffalo River, and Big Swan Creek watersheds in Hickman, Lewis and Lawrence Counties.