Make final consensus-based recommendations to the applicants regarding HCP components
TWRA
Private Forest Landowners
Southern Environmental Law Center
Other Stakeholders
Local governments
Business Interests
Utility Districts
River Associations
National Park Service
Other Stakeholders
Core Team(s)
Develop and compile information for consideration by the Steering Committee
Two core teams are at work for the Forest Resources HCP, one comprised of TWRA staff from Region III and the other with staff from Region IV.
The Nature Conservancy
TN Dept. of Environment and Conservation
HCP Staff
Others TBD
Technical Teams
Work with the Core Teams to evaluate feasibility of HCP components
Membership TBD
Species Working Groups
Advise the Core Team on species-specific questions
Mussels, Bats, Blackside Dace, Mammals, Warblers, Amphibians, Reptiles, Mollusks, Plants, and Crayfish Working Groups
Science Advisory Committee
Provide guidance to the Core Teams on species conservation priorities, threats to species, conservation strategies, and other scientific aspects of the HCPs
Comprised of scientists, agency personnel, graduate students, and other technical experts. The Science Advisory Committee advises both HCPs.
Project Management Team
Manages activities of all HCP committees and teams. See Contact Us page for more information.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Responsible for issuing an Incidental Take Permit consistent with an approved Habitat Conservation Plan.
