Archive for October 2015
Alabama Wilderness – Wild South works to protect a national legacy
The National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS), established by The Wilderness Act of 1964, now contains over 109 million acres of federal lands in 765 distinct wilderness areas. Three of these…
Read MoreExplore the New Cherokee Journey Website
This site is focused on the history of the Cherokees who remained in the mountains of western North Carolina from 1776 up until the recognition of the Eastern Band of…
Read MoreCelebrating Tennessee Wilderness
Calling for the Passage of the Wilderness Act In August, nearly 500 outdoor enthusiasts spent the weekend in Tellico Plains and the Cherokee National Forest, hiking, snorkeling, kayaking and paddle-boarding.…
Read MoreWild South’s Campaign for Wildlife and Wilderness Champions
Wild South Invites YOU to be a Wildlife and Wilderness Champion Donate – Become A Champion Today This fall, Wild South is launching our Campaign for Wildlife and Wilderness Champions. Our mission…
Read MoreRemoving Invasive Plants from NC Wilderness
Wild South Tackles the Non-native and Invasive Plant Infestations in Linville Gorge Wilderness Measuring in at nearly 12,000 acres, Linville Gorge is a part of the Pisgah National Forest…
Read MoreHelp Alabama’s Butterflies!
Help Alabama’s Butterflies! Exciting plans are underway to launch the Alabama Butterfly Atlas, a user-friendly website that will initially contain 50,000+ observational records as well as photographs, flight charts, life…
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