Cumberlands Habitat
Conservation Plan

BACKGROUND

What is an HCP?

Why an HCP for the Cumberland Plateau?

Who is involved in the HCP effort?

How are the HCPs being developed?

What HCPs are being developed?

Where will the HCPs be located?

What are the species of concern in the Cumberlands?

What are the benefits of an HCP for private interests and landowners?

What are the benefits to communities and conservationists?

How is the Cumberlands HCP Project being funded?

Why an HCP for the Cumberland Plateau?

The Cumberland Mountains and Plateau Region in northern Tennessee are home to rich cultural and natural resources and support numerous resource uses including forestry, agriculture, coal mining, oil and gas production, and water supply. The area is being increasingly recognized for its scenic beauty, tourism potential, and rich and unique conservation values. Demands on natural resources of the region will continue to grow, especially as people from around the country and globe continue to discover the area’s scenic beauty and rich and diverse resources. Outside pressure and change are coming to the Cumberlands. We have a unique opportunity to work together and search for innovative means to both use and conserve the areas natural resources.