Green Pond
Green Pond is a rare highland wetland, also known as a vernal pool.
The area has been recognized and identified on maps for many decades.
As a wetlands, it provides habitat for reptiles and amphibians that can be different that those typically found near streams and springs.
Swan Trust is conducting plant and animal studies to determine what species inhabit this small, unique ecosystem.
Green Pond was acquired by Swan Trust in its most recent land purchase, 75 acres of the Cunningham Tract.
Boiling Springs
On June 14, 2007, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service notified Swan Trust that a $25,000 grant had been approved.
The grant proposal was written to obtain funds for the purchase of the 17-acre Boiling Springs tract from David and Janice Smith, a local couple who has previously sold two parcels of their beautiful farm to Swan Trust.
The Smiths have played an important role in creating Big Swan Headwaters Preserve. At the closing in August, Boiling Springs was added to the Preserve, further enhancing habitat for birds.
The area now known as the Big Swan Headwaters Preserve has long been recognized for its numerous springs, streams and waterfalls. It was created in 2004 and now encompasses over 1400 acres.
The majority of the property is in mature hardwood forest and there are over 5 miles of year round running stream in its watershed.
Located the the northeast corner of Lewis County, Tennessee, much of the property surround the Big Swan Headwaters remains undeveloped. Unfortunately over the last several years timber has been harvested on several thousand acres on nearby lands further increasing the importance of this valuable sanctuary.
The Preserve shares a border with The Farm Community, established in 1971 to create a model residential environment in harmony with nature. Much of this 1750 acre parcel remains in its natural state, including a 5 acre restored prairie barrens and 1000 acre section of hardwood forest with no development of residences.
About the Preserve
The Preserve
