TN COA25

Published by TWRA_GIS

<b>Overview</b> <p>This feature service provides geographic and species data supporting Tennessee's 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) revision. It includes delineations of Conservation Opportunity Areas (COAs) across Tennessee and associated data on Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) within these regions.</p> <b>Feature Layers</b> <ul> <li><b>Conservation Opportunity Areas (TN_COA25)</b>: This layer represents the boundaries of 36 distinct Conservation Opportunity Areas identified in the 2025 revision of Tennessee's SWAP. The areas are geographically defined polygons used for targeted conservation efforts and wildlife management planning.</li> <li><b>Species of Greatest Conservation Need by COA (SGCNbyCOA2025)</b>: This table catalogs species considered critical for conservation, listing their taxonomic group, common and scientific names, and occurrence within each COA. It supports understanding species distribution and priorities within the designated conservation areas.</li> </ul> <b>Geographic Coverage</b> <p>The data covers the State of Tennessee, USA, focusing on regions important for conservation planning as designated by the state's wildlife authorities.</p> <b>Use Cases</b> <ul> <li>Wildlife conservation planning and prioritization by state agencies and conservation organizations.</li> <li>Supporting environmental assessments and habitat management decisions.</li> <li>Research and monitoring of at-risk species distribution within key conservation areas.</li> </ul> <b>Data Source and Management</b> <p>All data are provided and maintained by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency as part of the State Wildlife Action Plan 2025 revision initiative. The service facilitates data access for stakeholders involved in wildlife management and conservation.</p>