350 Acres Acquired at Devil's Racetrack to Secure Cumberland Trail Segment
What happened
An acquisition of approximately 350 acres at Devil’s Racetrack has secured a significant portion of the Cumberland Trail system. The purchase cost $2.45 million, funded through the State Lands Acquisition Fund, which was supplemented by a $500,000 contribution from The Nature Conservancy. Governor Lee supported the land acquisition effort, while Justin P. Wilson contributed to the collective protection of the trail system overseen by TDEC.
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Why it matters
The successful acquisition protects the dramatic Devil’s Racetrack geologic formation, which is a key part of the trail experience. The effort reflects a partnership between the state, philanthropic organizations, and individual contributors to preserve the backcountry trail system.
The Cumberland River Compact partnered to protect the Cumberland River basin's waterways and local environment.
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Who's involved
- LeeGovernor who supported the land acquisition effort for the Cumberland Trail.
- Cumberland TrailHiking trail in Tennessee, protected and managed by TDEC.
- Justin P. WilsonPolitician who contributed to the collective protection of the trail system.
- Tennessee Department of Environment and ConservationAgency overseeing the protection and management of the Cumberland Trail system.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Cumberland TrailSpeculative
The acquisition secures a major portion of the trail system's landscape, which could affect its recreational usage and potential tourism revenue.
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The entities involved
- Lee
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Cumberland Trail
hiking trail in Tennessee, United States
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Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
agency of the state of Tennessee
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