Department of Agriculture
Ken Givens, Commissioner
Tennessee Forestry Commission
The Tennessee Forestry Commission, established in 1985, serves in an advisory capacity on forestry policy to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and the governor. In brief, the Commission is to formulate and recommend programs of fire protection, reforestation and seedling production, forestry assistance to private landowners, educational and informational functions which enhance understanding of the value and management of the forest resource, management of state forests, urban tree management, development of markets for Tennessee forest products, protection from insect and disease epidemics, and protection of the soil and water quality. The Commission is also charged with selecting three candidates for state forester, approving an annual budget prepared by the state forester, preparing an annual report, making recommendations to the legislature on forest policy, approving the forestry division long-range plan, and formulating and recommending any policies that further forest protection and management.
Bill Williams, Chair
Newport, TN -
Represents hardwood manufacturers
John Ross, Vice-Chair
Savannah, TN -
Represents owners of greater than 500 acres
Paul Trianosky, Secretary
Mountain City, TN -
Represents owners of less than 500 acres
Jack Holder
Counce, TN -
Represents pulp and paper manufacturers
James W. Reeves
Stanton, TN -
Represents public at large
Ronnie James
Hohenwald, TN -
Represents owners of less than 500 acres
Dottie Mann
Clarksville, TN -
Represents conservation organizations
Ken Givens, Ex-Officio
Commissioner – Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Gary T. Myers, Ex-Officio
Director – Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Jim Fyke, Ex-Officio
Commissioner – Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
TFC Annual Reports
