The Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center is one of ten AgResearch and Education Centers located throughout Tennessee. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the Forest Resources AgResearch Center is composed of three forest units located in East and Middle Tennessee–Oak Ridge Forest, Cumberland Forest, and Highland Rim Forest.
The Center is a field research laboratory located on more than 11,400 acres. It is a regionally recognized leader in developing new technologies applicable to modern forestry and wildlife resources management and environmental stewardship.
Our 2022 Woods and Wildlife Field Day is being held on our Cumberland Forest Unit on October 20, 2022.
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Monarch butterflies, educational sessions, and a butterfly release are all part of our upcoming Butterfly Festival being held September 17, 2022!
UT AgResearch is currently researching hemp production and utilization, including variety trials, fertility requirements, and pest management.
