Description: OverviewThis feature layer represents the official and authoritative boundaries of all State Forests administered by the Tennessee Division of Forestry (TDF). The polygons in this dataset delineate the properties managed by the TDF for sustainable forestry, wildlife habitat, soil and water conservation, and public recreation.This dataset is intended for use in planning, management, analysis, and public information purposes. It serves as the primary GIS data source for all TDF-managed forest properties.Data Attributes:- StateForestName: The common name of the State Forest.- AbbrCode: The abbreviated codes.- County: The county(ies) that the State Forest is located in.- District: The TDF Administrative District that the State Forest is located in.- Acres: The calculated acreage of the property.- Latitude: Latitude of the center point of the property, in Decimal Degrees.- Longitude: Longitude of the center point of the property, in Decimal Degrees.- YearEst: The year that the State Forest was established.- Notes: Addtiional notes.- CollectionMethod: The method of boundary delineation.- Hyperlink: The hyperlink to the State Forests' webpage.Data MaintenanceThis layer is actively maintained by the TDF Forest Data and Analysis Unit. It is updated periodically to reflect new acquisitions, boundary surveys, and other administrative changes.
Copyright Text: Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry