Protecting Tennessee’s Biodiversity

The eastern part of Tennessee, where the Smoky Mountains can be found, is one of the most biodiverse places in North America. It is important to understand how changes in a local environment’s biodiversity impact plants and animals and, ultimately, human resources. Healthy Tennessee ecosystems hold the key to a thriving local human population.

Written in collaboration with Vickie Stem, a Tennessee educator, as part of our e-STEM for Tennessee’s Teachers program. 

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