Success Story 2013

Rocky Fork Tract

Photo: David A Ramsey
PROJECT NAME:
Rocky Fork Tract
GRANTEE:
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
RESULT:
10,000 acres protected

In 2008, we funded the overall Rocky Fork acquisition through Appalachian Trail Conservancy, with the goal to acquire and protect the 10,000-acre Rocky Fork tract in eastern Tennessee.   The 10,000-acre purchase has been completed, and 2000 acres transferred State of Tennessee to become a new state park.