Department of Environment & Conservation
Jim Fyke, Commissioner
Data and Forms Available
Rare and Endangered Species
Explanation of Rank and Status Codes
Rare and Endangered Species List by Tennessee County
Rare and Endangered Species List by 7.5' Quadrangle
Rare and Endangered Species List by Watershed
Rare and Endangered Animal List of Tennessee
Tennessee Rare Species Survey Form
Reports
Ecological Systems of Tennessee
Current Status of the Natural Communities and Rare Plants Species of Milan Army Ammuntion Plant 2007
Ecological Assessment of Franklin State Forest 2007
Ecological Assessment of Standing Stone State Forest 2004
Distributional Surveys for Anguispira picta, Painted Snake Coiled Forest Snail (2003) (abstract)
Ecological Assessment of Cedars of Lebanon State Forest 2003
A Resurvey for the Royal Snail Marstonia ogmorhaphe) 2003 (abstract)
Permits
Data Coverage
The
Natural Heritage Program currently tracks over 1100 rare and endangered
plant and animal species as well as hundreds of conservation sites across
the state. This information is collected through ongoing research and
field investigations by the Division and other scientists from across
the State, as well as from scientific literature, museum collections,
and other sources and is continually analyzed and updated. Natural Heritage
data is not only important in identifying areas of ecological significance
for conservation and restoration activities, but is also a valuable tool
in the environmental review process.
The Division of Natural Areas maintains the state's most comprehensive and up to date repository of data regarding the status and distribution of state and federal concern plant and animal species, ecologically important sites, and conservation managed lands. These data can be used in the planning process or as a general screening tool for identifying potential impacts to natural heritage resources, however they cannot be substituted for on-site biological surveys. At this time, the DNA offers the following information services:
Generalized Data…………..no charge
The DNA offers generalized data for no charge
through its web site. Such generalized data includes lists of rare species
for the state, by county, by watershed, and by USGS 1:24000 quadrangle.
Site Specific Coverage/Project Review ……….$100/project;
add $30 for each additional USGS Quadrangle Covered
The DNA offers site-specific data of known state and federal concern
plant and animal species, ecologically significant sites, and certain
conservation managed lands for $100 per project. DNA staff will prepare
and send to the requesting entity a map of rare species documented within
a one-mile radius of the project area, as well as a list of species
documented from the surrounding area. Larger projects and linear projects
that cover an area greater than a 4-mile radius shall be charged $30
for each additional USGS 1:24,000 quadrangle included in the project
area. Please complete the Project
Review Form and submit, along with a site map, to the
Natural Heritage Data Manager. Data requests are usually filled within
10 working days and e-mailed or mailed to the receiving entity after
payment is received.
Project Review Form for Email - Microsoft Word Version
Project Review Form for U.S. Mail - Adobe PDF Version
Please contact the Natural Heritage Data Manager at (615)532-0440
for more information.
Office Visit…………………no charge
The DNA hopes to facilitate the environmental review process as much
as possible and encourages those wishing to conduct a review to fully
utilize the information supplied on this web site. If you feel additional
information is required and you would prefer to visit our office and
perform the review yourself utilizing our GIS workstation, please contact
the data manager.
Contact:
Silas Mathes
Natural Heritage Inventory Program
(615) 532-0440
silas.mathes@tn.gov
