FreeLists / tn-bird / [TN-Bird] UT Plant Science Farm OFF LIMITS

[K Dean EDWARDS <kde@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I just wanted to remind everyone that the UT Plant Science Farm
on Alcoa Hwy in Blount Co., TN is now CLOSED to the general public
and birding is no longer permitted there.  Only UT staff and
students conducting projects on the farm are allowed entry.
Remember, this is an active research facility.  The area is
patrolled by the UT Police.

Knoxville TOS has a special arrangement with the caretaker that
allows a small party access for the Knoxville Christmas Count
and the Knox County Spring and Fall Counts but even they are
subject to being stopped and questioned by the police.  KTOS
asks that birders please observe the restrictions so as not to
endanger this agreement.

The closure is partly for security concerns but also for safety
and liability issues as there are strong pesticides and herbicides
being tested on the farm in the growing season (I'm sure you've
noticed the decontamination sheds if you've ever birded there).

Dean Edwards
Knoxville, TN


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