What this tracks
This dataset maps priority areas across Tennessee where the state’s Forest Legacy Program focuses conservation efforts to protect important forestlands from development between 2020-2030.
Why it matters to you
If you own forested land in Tennessee, this data shows whether your property falls within a priority conservation area where you might be eligible for Forest Legacy Program funding or tax incentives to keep your land forested instead of selling for development. For residents concerned about preserving green space and wildlife habitat in their communities, this reveals which areas the state has identified as most critical to protect. Business owners in forestry, recreation, or tourism can use this to understand where the state is prioritizing long-term forest conservation investments.
How to read this data
CountyName — the county where each priority area is located, such as “Hawkins County.” Acres — the size of each priority forest area in acres, with values like 433.20 acres showing the scale of land the state wants to keep forested. COUNTYFP — the federal identification code for each county, like “073” for Hawkins County, which helps match this data to other government datasets.
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.