Defending Tennessee's Environment

Showing the dangers to people and the environment of Tennessee through words and pictures.

Friday, February 23, 2007

Losing Nature’s Services

Above: Wide angle shot showing "termite mounds" and how much the land has been altered.

Above: Close up showing how much the land has been altered.

February 19, 2007:
The earth moving machinery continues with their relentless attack upon the land. The top of the tall “termite mounds” is the former elevation of the land. The earthmovers whittle down the high spots and fill up the low spots with sterile sub-soil.