In the Cumberland River Basin, we are lucky to share a home with amazing biodiversity. From birds to bugs to flowers and fungi, our region is full of awe-inspiring natural wonders. In this bonus episode of River Talks, we hear two stories about our region’s biodiversity. First, we will hear from the Cumberland River Compact’s Program Manager Jed Grubbs as he shares his personal journey of loving and discovering nature and his grandiose dream of knowing every plant and animal species in the Cumberland River Basin. Then, we will hear from Dr. Chris Barton who was part of our earlier podcast episode about the Reforestation of Appalachia’s Mine Lands. He will share about the unconventional restoration of the native and threatened white fringeless orchid found in our region. If you'd like to learn more about biodiversity in our region, visit cumberlandrivercompact.org/explore 

Read Jed's Original Blog Post: https://cumberlandrivercompact.org/2020/01/21/life-in-the-balance/

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