Friends Of South Cumberland State Recreation Area, Inc.
(A public not for profit corporation supporting Tennessee’s Largest state wilderness park)
http://friendsofscsra.org/board.htm[Bold Print Under Investigation By ACR]
PROJECTS
Our long term vision for the park includes:Completion of the Park Master Plan, which includes the permanent protection or acquisition of land surrounding the park to create defensible wilderness boundaries
Preservation of the Fiery Gizzard Trail through conservation easements or property acquisition to keep one of the nation
’s top twenty-five backpacking trails open to the public [highlighted by ACR]Providing materials, funds and volunteer support for interpretive programs, construction projects, trail maintenance and park security
Creating and supporting opportunities for citizen involvement and education
Supporting ecotourism as an environmentally sustainable economic enterprise for Tennessee and the communities surrounding the park
[highlighted by ACR]Preserving biodiversity and a true wilderness experience for current and future generations