Eastern Franklin State Forest in Tennessee is closed due to sabotage threats involving "spiking."

The eastern half of Franklin State Forest in Tennessee is closed due to threats of "spiking," a dangerous sabotage that involves embedding metal in trees, risking injury to loggers and visitors. The closure, enforced by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry, includes all access east of State Highway 156. The Tennessee Agricultural Crime Unit and FBI are investigating these threats, linked to opposition against forest management practices.

October 17, 2024
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