Grant applications open for conservation of privately owned Tennessee forests

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 327

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Landowners can now apply for Forest Legacy Program funding to protect their privately owned forest land from development, Tennessee’s forestry division announced Friday.

The federal conservation program is administered by the U.S. Forest Service in partnership with the state. Grant funds can be used to pay for conservation easements that block non-forest uses and development while allowing landowners to continue owning and managing their land.

Conservation easements are a voluntary process driven by …

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