Forests cover 13 million acres, or about half of Tennessee. More kinds of trees grow in the Appalachian forest of East Tennessee and neighboring states than in any other forest in the temperate zones. Only the tropical rain forests are more diverse. Our vision is not to change the world, but simply improve our corner of it. We therefore are determined to concentrate our efforts on improving the health and welfare of our forest resources.
Wood is the most coveted and widely used product to build our homes.
Nothing can replace it's natural beauty, strength, and warmth. It is fortunate that this natural resource is a renewable product. With proper forest practices, we can replace what we use and even enhance the supply for future generations. The Jim Barna Foundation is dedicated to the idea of reforestation, and we are involved directly in fostering it's advancement. Through donations from Barna and Company and all who wish to support this program, we can achieve our goals.