Bill > HJR0089

This resolution celebrates March 15, 2025, as "Tennessee Tree Day" by recognizing the state's significant biological diversity and robust forest cover while highlighting the ongoing efforts of the Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC), a nonprofit organization that has been organizing large-scale tree planting events since 2007. The resolution acknowledges that Tennessee faces challenges from human development and natural disasters that threaten its tree canopy, and emphasizes the importance of encouraging community-based tree planting. It notes that TEC has already planted over one million native trees across all 95 counties with help from more than 100,000 volunteers, and plans to engage thousands of participants in planting over 100,000 native trees on the specified date. The resolution honors TEC's collaborative work with various state agencies, including the Tennessee Department of Agriculture-Division of Forestry and UT Extension Institute of Agriculture, and commends the organization's commitment to providing tree seedlings, educational resources, and community coordination. By passing this resolution, the Tennessee General Assembly formally recognizes and supports the state's tree preservation and expansion efforts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0089&ga=114