The three-county WHRFA area grows some of the best hardwood timber in the state.   The most valuable species as a percent of the standing timber are:

• Select white oak (26%)
• Select red oak (7%)
• Other white (5%) and red oak (12%)
• Hickory (12%)
• Yellow poplar (15%)
• Walnut (~ 3%)
• Pine (~ 2%)

Based on 2013 FIA data, Dickson County contains 179,073 forested acres (57.1% of total land) containing 1.2 billion board feet, valued at $219 million.   Houston County contains 80,020 acres of forested land (62.7% of total land) containing 0.5 billion board feet valued at $107 million and Humphreys County contains 210,559 acres of forested land (61.9% of total land) containing 1.2 billion board feet, valued at $233 million.  Included in the 469,652 total acres are 93 Tree Farms consisting of 51,459 acres or about 10.9% of total forested acres.

Be an educated current or future landowner. Join WHRFA today!

Members   receive two   newsletters each year, with information about forestlands, forest landowners and industries, and upcoming forestry-related events in our area.

We conduct at least two field days each year, to   explore various forestry and environmental management practices in the field, as well as what happens after trees are harvested for consumer products.

We also cover a wide variety of forest- related subjects, ranging from oak regeneration and pine management to regulations for stream crossings, hunting and invasive non-native plant identification and control.

Finally, we hold an annual membership dinner, featuring informative and interesting speakers, and a short business meeting.

The WHRFA was formed in 2016 from the Dickson and Humphreys/Houston County Forestry Associations.   Our primary mission is to provide education and information about forestry and related natural resources, including the best-known management practices for growing and maintaining a sustainable forest.   Our interests encompass not only trees, but also native plants and wildlife, and the water and watershed within the forest. We also promote an appreciation for the forest products and forest-based economies in our counties and in Tennessee.

The WHRFA is a Local Chapter of the Tennessee Forestry Association.