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Flora & Fauna

The Upstate is home to an incredible diversity of native plants and wildlife. Celebrate the species that make our region unique — and worth protecting.

Meet the Upstate's wild residents below.

Creating a more equitable tree canopy

Creating a more equitable tree canopy
November 25, 2021

Joelle Teachey of TreesUpstate offers a perspective on the many benefits of trees, and why it's important to address the tree deficits of less affluent communities.

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Why plant native trees?

Why plant native trees?
November 25, 2021

Joelle Teachey of TreesUpstate shares the benefits of planting native trees and guidance on which species to consider.

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Local plants and their uses by the Cherokee

Local plants and their uses by the Cherokee
November 22, 2021

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we invite you to learn about several local plants and their traditional uses by the Cherokee people of past and present.

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