Tucked into the rugged landscape of Marion County, about 25 miles from Chattanooga, Little Sequatchie Cove is one of the region’s most intact and ecologically significant natural areas, defined by forested ridgelines, waterfalls, headwater streams, and expansive, unbroken viewsheds. Nearly 11,000 acres of this landscape is now permanently protected through a collaborative conservation effort between Foothills Land Conservancy (FLC) and Appalachian Conservation Institute (ACI).
FLC continues to hold and annually monitor the conservation easements, working closely with ACI to ensure all land management activities comply with easement terms designed to protect the Cove’s unique natural and ecological features. ACI’s stewardship focuses on long-term preservation, restoration, and scientific education, ensuring these lands remain intact and ecologically healthy for generations to come.
