Tennessee's Cherokee National Forest: Ask Congress to Protect It Today

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Tennessee's Cherokee National Forest: Ask Congress to Protect It Today

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In Tennessee, the Cherokee National Forest gives visitors and locals a beautiful place to exercise or unwind.

It also plays a critical role in a statewide outdoor recreation industry that supports over 35,000 jobs and drives nearly $3 billion in consumer spending.

Through the Tennessee Wilderness Act, Congress has the opportunity to protect 20,000 acres of wilderness here.

Learn more at http://www.pewenvironment.org/wilderness.

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