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  TVA: Beech Reservoir   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Beech Reservoir is on the Beech River in west Tennessee.
Beech is part of a cluster of eight reservoirs that provide flood control, recreational opportunities, and water supply in the Beech River watershed in west Tennessee.
Beech Reservoir stretches 3.65 miles upstream from the dam.
www.tva.gov /sites/beech.htm   (185 words)

  
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Beech is often seen in groves because of its propensity for reproducing itself asexually by root suckers.
Most beech seeds are eaten when they mature by one of a number of wildlife species that rely on them as a food source.
The beech tree's exacting requirements for growth made it an indicator of good farm land and as colonists began clearing land, the beech disappeared.
www.uky.edu /Ag/Horticulture/kytreewebsite/commonnamefiles/text/fgrandifoliainfo.htm   (611 words)

  
 Beech River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Beech River is a stream draining the east-central portion of West Tennessee.
The Beech River system is somewhat unusual for this region in that all of its major tributaries (a total of eight) are impounded, one of them twice, primarily by dams built in the mid 20th century as part of the Tennessee Valley Authority's Beech River Project.
The large embayment formed at the mouth of the Beech is the result of the backwaters of the Kentucky Dam project many miles downstream on the Tennessee; the embayment reaches the outskirts of both towns.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beech_River   (476 words)

  
 Beech Island
From the mid-1700's to the mid-1800's, religion was not forgotten in Beech Island.
In 1827, the Beech Island Presbyterian Church was organized, and the church, now known as All Saints Episcopal Church, was built in 1831.
One is that the original name was Beech Highland due to the fact that Ft. Moore was located on a high bluff overlooking the Savannah River and was undoubtedly plentifully blessed with beech trees.
www.beech-islandhistory.org /history.htm   (1288 words)

  
 Beech Bend Camp Grounds and Park
Tall pines filled with song birds surround the area and the Tennessee river is cool and calming.
The camp pads are wide and the park includes a dump station.
Beech Bend Campground is made up of 11 acres and is a quiet place to get away from it all.
www.decaturcountytn.org /beech_bend_park.asp   (759 words)

  
 TVA: Pin Oak Reservoir   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Pin Oak Reservoir is in the Beech River watershed in west Tennessee.
The dam is one of eight small dams located on the Beech River and its tributaries.
Programs on the Beech River for upland game management, restocking fish populations, constructing underwater fish attractors, and enhancing the habitat for resident Canada geese ensure the quality and future of the outdoor experience.
www.tva.gov /sites/pinoak.htm   (184 words)

  
 Summer Activities
Beech Mountain is covered with miles of old logging trails which provide exciting hiking for experienced hikers.
Toe River (Class II and III)--Both the North and South Forks are located in Avery, Mitchell and Yancey County area.
Lake Coffey, on Beech Mountain is stocked annually and requires a NC State Permit and is located by the recreation area of the Beech Mountain Club.
www.beechmountainland.com /beech_mountain_summer.htm   (1891 words)

  
 THE RICH HISTORY OF BEECH MOUNTAIN
Arrowheads and pottery shards have been found along the rivers of Beech Mountain Township, the Meadows area of Beech Mountain, and along the ridges of the northern side of Beech.
The Beech Mountain tree marker is one of the very few still in existence in the United States.
In 1864, the Battle of Beech Mountain was fought.
www.beechmountainland.com /history_of_beech_mountain.htm   (1638 words)

  
 Historical Attractions
The "old Dicks home" as it was known by the old folks around Beech Island for over a hundred and fifty years, was built in 1840 by Alfred N. Dicks, the son of Jonathan Dicks and Lucy Stone Dicks, and the great grandson of John Dicks and Mary Gascoigne Dicks.
The county was known as Granville County and stretched from the mountains to the ocean.
The Beech Island Agricultural Club is one of the oldest surviving societies in the State of South Carolina and possibly one of the oldest in the South.
www.beech-islandhistory.org /historical_attractions.htm   (796 words)

  
 American Whitewater - NWRI - Beech Fork 2. 49 Bridge to 31E Bridge
An extremely winding river, Beech Fork is runnable from November to early June.
Treelined and having mud banks of varying steepness while flowing over a mud bottom, the Beech Fork snakes through modest knobs, past distilleries, and on to the broad, gently rolling farm plains of Boston.
The rapid is dominated by a vault-sized boulder right in the middle of the river at the bottom of a four-foot drop.
americanwhitewater.org /rivers/id/4485   (264 words)

  
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In the smaller dome, the monolith is constructed with living river birch trees integrated into a woven stick basket into which a 5:1 clay-cement mix is rammed.
The living trees are tied together at the top where they will graft and grow up and around the rammed earth as one tree, slowly enclosing and engulfing the monolith as the weaving decays.
The larger dome is the same, but taller, and has four beech trees around it.
www.clemson.edu /scbg/sculptures/ArtStmnts/timecapsule.htm   (428 words)

  
 FootTrails : Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Proceeding north on the Jacks River Trail the fords are in short intervals from ankle to knee height.
Past the location of the saw mill is where an old hunting lodge used to be before it was torn down in the early 1980’s after the area became a wilderness area.
Crossing Beech Bottom Creek the area is wide open with five campsites surrounded by many small grey stones.
www.foottrails.com /boxx/items.asp?iid=26&Cat=64   (1646 words)

  
 beech_river   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
At this time, the primary deck plating was installed to allow for the passage of a vehicle from each end in order to put in place the centre span of the bridge.
On January 3rd, 2004 the Beech River Bridge was opened to traffic.
The Beech River Bridge is part of Trail #4 approximately 1k south of the Algonquin Highlands office.
www.hcsa.on.ca /beech_river.htm   (407 words)

  
 Valleys of the Susquehanna Data Base Query Results   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Beech Creek Mountain Road from Lock Haven begins along Beech Creek and quickly rises into the surrounding deciduous forest.
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Baltimore Orioles, and warblers abound in understory and canopy vegetation.
Birding ranges from Belted Kingfisher and waterfowl on the river to Horned Larks in the fields.
www.pavalleys.com /common/directory/dbreturn.asp?Listing=F&CategoryID=F__&AreaID=B_   (757 words)

  
 Beech River (New Hampshire) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Beech River is a 13.1 mile long (21.2 km) river located in eastern New Hampshire in the United States.
It is a tributary of the Pine River, part of the Ossipee Lake / Saco River watershed leading to the Atlantic Ocean.
The river flows north for one mile and enters Lower Beech Pond in the town of Tuftonboro.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beech_River_(New_Hampshire)   (165 words)

  
 Beech Hedge Caravan Park
Beech Hedge caravan park is a quiet gem set amidst large pine trees which makes this the ideal setting for a relaxing break.
The famous Meikleour Beech Hedge is less than one mile from the Park and the Meikleour Inn offers good food, wine and draft ales.
There are wonderful gardens to visit within a short drive and each season brings a different delight for the keen gardener.
www.beechhedge.co.uk   (227 words)

  
 Athens Home Finder -- Real Estate for Northeast Georgia
Nestled along the Oconee River, Beech Creek Preserve offers 16 custom home sites ranging in size form.5 acres to 2.5 acres with over 15 acres of green space governed by a conservation easement managed by the Oconee River Land Trust.
Beech Creek Preserve is moments away from the University of Georgia and downtown Athens and truly offers the homeowner the opportunity to live in the heart of a thriving urban environment while enjoying the peace and tranquility of living on a protected preserve.
Beech Creek Preserve is located in Five Points off of West Lake Drive, less than 3 miles from downtown Athens.
www.onlineathens.com /homefront/hotw/060709b.shtml   (456 words)

  
 Northbound for Tennessee River Largemouths
From Pickwick Dam to the Beech River, which is just south of the U.S. Highway 412 crossing, bass fishermen need to get out of the main channel, fishing the back sides of islands, creek coves and other backwaters.
The Tennessee/Kentucky border follows the center of the channel for close to 15 miles, so in the past open-lake fishermen who only had a single state's license had to avoid the area altogether or be very careful to stay on the right side of the line.
Beyond allowing anglers to fish all the way across the river throughout this part of the lake, the agreement adds another 10 miles of open waters for Tennessee anglers.
www.tennesseesportsmanmag.com /fishing/tn_aa014905a/index1.html   (1376 words)

  
 Self Catering Beech Lodge Dunkeld Perthshire
Beech Lodge is a beautiful self-catering lodge available for short breaks, long holidays, weekend or mid-week depending on availability.
Situated on Erigmore Estate, Birnam, Dunkeld is in the heart of Perthshire, with all the facilities on your doorstep, from walking and climbing to fishing, castles and distilleries.
Nestling on a leafy terrace, surrounded by woodland with spectacular views of the surrounding Perthshire hillsides leading down to the River Tay, Beech Lodge is an ideal place for a relaxing break, for a short break, week or weekend.
www.beechlodge.com   (115 words)

  
 Tennessee River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tennessee River is the largest tributary of the Ohio River.
The Tennessee River is formed at the confluence of the Holston and French Broad Rivers on the east side of Knoxville, Tennessee.
For that reason, the headwaters of the Tennessee River were moved from Lenoir City 51 miles upstream PAST downtown Knoxville, to the confluence of the Holston and the French Broad Rivers, to fulfill the Congressional mandate for creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tennessee_River   (608 words)

  
 River Thames and boaty things
The River Thames is a lowland river throughout most of its course and as a result its landscape is fairly gentle with little striking changes in scenery or gradient.
The exception of course, in the Goring Gap where the River has cut its way through the chalk hills dividing the Chilterns from the Berkshire Downs and where the rich grasslands and Beech woods are of spectacular appearance.
Not only is this causing extensive and severe erosion as it burrows into the mud of the river bank causing the collapse of banks, it is threatening many native freshwater fauna and flora including the eggs of fish that are laid on the river bottom.
www.the-river-thames.co.uk /wildlife.htm   (2395 words)

  
 News Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Nashville, TN—Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that the state will provide an Aeronautics Grant in the amount of $36,000 to Beech River Regional Airport in Henderson County to assist with improvements to the facility.
“The Beech River Regional Airport, like many other general aviation airports, serves as an important hub for businesses operating in the state, for shipping, and as a reliever airport for larger flight centers,” said Bredesen.
“Beech River Regional Airport is a vital part of this area’s economic and travel systems,” said Representative Randy Rinks.
www.tdot.state.tn.us /news/2006/103006.htm   (403 words)

  
 Tourism Information
The Beech River Watershed Development Authority was created by the Tennessee Legislature in 1961, as an agency of the state to produce and coordinate an intensified program aimed at developing the resources of the area.
Beech, Pine, Cedar, Redbud, Dogwood, Sycamore, and Pin Oak Lakes and their adjacent lands are open to swimming, hunting, (in season), boating, hiking, picnicking, and other activities.
The graves of Darden, who died in 1857, and his wife are located in Henderson County and have been restored by the Beech River Watershed Development Authority.
www.hendersoncountychamber.com /tourism_information.asp   (1057 words)

  
 Old Beech River Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee
Old Beech River Cemetery is on the west side of Old Huntingdon Highway on the north side of Lexington.
On the opposite side of the road from the northern end of Beech River Cemetery is a small gravel pullout and a locked gate partially hidden by young cedars.
Old Beech River Cemetery may be the cemetery sometimes called Timberlake Cemetery, though this term more likely applies to the very large walled family plot near the northern end of the Old Beech River Cemetery.
www.tngenweb.org /records/henderson/cemeteries/old-br.htm   (1321 words)

  
 Welcome to Beech Creek Preserve
A natural preserve tucked away in prestigious Five Points and adjacent to the Middle Oconee River, Beech Creek Preserve offers a return to balance and harmony - synergizing the relationship between man and nature.
Meticulously planned and artfully crafted, Beech Creek Preserve offers modern amenities, custom homesites on heavily wooded lots of up to 2.5 acres and a renewed respect for the environment.
Beech Creek Preserve is currently being developed and built by award-winning homebuilder John Willis Homes, recipient of the 2005 Builder of the Year Award presented by the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association.
www.beechcreekpreserve.com   (158 words)

  
 The Nature Conservancy in Kentucky - Kentucky River Palisades
The Kentucky River Palisades ecosystem project encompasses about 100 river miles, stretching from Clays Ferry in Madison County to Frankfort in Franklin County.
An extensive wooded corridor along the Kentucky River and its tributaries provide a major migration route for birds, travel corridor for wildlife, and foraging areas for bats.
Some counties bordering the river have very minimal or no zoning to restrict development this combined with the rapid growth of cities such as Lexington, Nicholasville, Frankfort, Richmond and others legal preservation of adjacent land is priority.
www.nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/kentucky/preserves/art10916.html   (379 words)

  
 Transportation
The Beech River Regional Airport is new regional general aviation with a 6000 feet long and 100 feet wide with a full length parallel taxiway.
Decatur County is accessible by the Tennessee River/Kentucky Lake, which runs the entire length of the county south to north with close to fifty miles of shoreline.
Forty-three million tons of cargo are carried by barge on the river annually.
www.decaturcountytennessee.org /transportation.asp   (405 words)

  
 Goodspeed Publishing Company, History of Tennessee, 1887. Decatur County Tennessee. TNGenNet Inc, TNGenWeb Project.
The only stream of any considerable size flowing through the county is Beech River, which empties into the Tennessee near the center of the county.
Owing to the inconvenience of having to cross the river in attending court, it was determined to form a new county out of that portion lying west of the river.
The county being isolated from the great lines of travel except by way of the Tennessee River, it was comparatively free from the march of the armies, but what was worse it suffered terribly from predatory bands of irregular cavalry or roving bands - too often robbers under thc name of soldiers.
www.tngennet.org /goodspeed/decatur   (3741 words)

  
 Beech Ridge Camps - "Your Four Season Recreation Place" - Brownville, Maine
No matter what you are looking for, you are sure to find it here, from hunting, fishing, hiking, bird watching or maybe you just like to explore our remote area with a 4-wheeler, if so, you can access all this from your front door.
Beech Ridge Camps is located a couple hundred yards from Schoodic Lake.
The area has many fine hiking trails where you can spend hours bird watching, canoeing, kayaking or maybe you would like to go whitewater rafting on the West Branch of the Penobscot River, it is one of the finest in the state of Maine.
www.beechridgecamps.com   (266 words)

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