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Conservationists protect 638 acres near Smokies in 'legacy-scale project'
By Drea Peebles · Jun 23, 2026 · Smoky Mountains, Blount County News, Local News

Conservationists protect 638 acres near Smokies in 'legacy-scale project'

Foothills Land Conservancy has completed the acquisition of the 638-acre Oliver Tract near Townsend and Cades Cove, preserving forestland, wildlife habitat and scenic mountain views with plans to eventually transfer the property to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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