UT Tree Improvement Program


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The UT Tree Improvement Program has served Tennessee and the southern Appalachian region since 1959 through research, collegiate education, and contributions to the science of forestry. To faithfully improve and protect the forest, a translation of the Latin in our seal, has been the mission of the program since its inception.


Learn about our orchards located across the entire state of Tennessee.

The future of eastern hemlock in Tennessee forests depends on reforestation efforts with ample and accessible seed supply. UT-TIP is establishing seed orchards now so that when conservation agencies have successful control of the hemlock woolly adelgid, Tennessee will be ready to begin planting hemlock trees right away.

Ensuring Eastern Hemlock in the Future of Tennessee Forests

Use this citation: Mains, A., & Schlarbaum, S.E. (2024, April 24). Ensuring Eastern Hemlock in the Future of Tennessee Forests [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IPmJJYLFXQ


Check out a few of our projects across the entire state of Tennessee

Eastern Hemlock Tree
CONSERVATION
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See what we are doing to protect the diversity of Tennessee forests.
Northern Red Oak Orchard
PARTNERSHIPS
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Learn the ways we work with agencies and organizations across the state
Sweet Crab Apple Fruiting Tree
TN WILD FOREST SEED
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Check out our newest seed project here.

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