Wetlands Development Legislation Headed to Governor’s Desk
Some argue it paves the way for the destruction of Tennessee’s natural resources.
Around 50,000 trees were planted in this forested and protected wetlands in northern Shelby County to help preserve and restore a natural space, Shelby County in West Tennessee, March 11, 2025. (© Karen Pulfer Focht)
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