The scope of the TNBWG is the study and exchange of information relative to the conservation, biology, ecology, and management of bats and their habitats on all state, federal, and private lands within the state of Tennessee. The goal of the TNBWG is to conserve bats and their habitats in the southeastern United States through collaborative research, education, and management with a focus on bat research, conservation, education, and management within the state of Tennessee.

Specific objectives identified to achieve this goal are:

• Promote research on bats and their habitats throughout the state of Tennessee.

• Enhance knowledge and technical capabilities of state, federal, and private organizations and their personnel regarding the understanding of bats and their habitats in the state.

• Promote the conservation and management of bats in all phases of land and water development and management within the state.

• Increase awareness and appreciation of bat conservation and management within the public and private sectors.

• Provide information and technical assistance to Working Group members and others interested in bat conservation.

• Facilitate communication and information exchange among members of the Working Group through e-mail discussions, meetings, symposia, workshops, newsletters, etc

• Develop technical reviews, position statements, and other materials regarding bats and their habitats in Tennessee.

• Provide information and technical assistance to government officials, journalists, educators, other organizations, and the general public in the area of bat conservation and management.

• Make recommendations to government agencies and private organizations for specific actions regarding bats and their habitats.

• Support the Southeast Bat Diversity Network (SBDN) through attendance at annual meetings and workshops, and provide routine correspondence with SBDN officers regarding activities of the Working Group.