What this tracks
This dataset maps Tennessee’s Conservation Opportunity Areas (COAs) and identifies Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) for the state’s 2025 wildlife protection plan.
Why it matters to you
If you own land near a COA, this data tells you whether your property falls in a priority zone for wildlife conservation, which could affect future development permits or grant opportunities. Farmers and developers in Tennessee can use it to anticipate habitat protection rules before planning projects. The AveragePriorityScore field shows how urgently an area needs conservation efforts.
How to read this data
COA — Names the conservation area (e.g., “South Fork of the Forked Deer River”).
SqMiles — Shows the size of the area in square miles (e.g., 690.3).
MilesHighPriorityStreams — Lists miles of streams needing protection (e.g., 86).
document_url — Links to detailed plans (e.g., a PDF about the COA).
Where this leaves you
This dataset doesn’t let you look anything up by your address, but it’s still a window into how the state operates. Read it to understand the scope of the program and what the official records contain; the state’s own interactive map (linked on this page) shows the locations involved.