Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-02-08-.15 - BUFFER AREAS

Buffer areas may be established adjacent to or within natural areas when deemed appropriate to eliminate the adverse effects of external influences. Such buffer areas may be devoted to uses other than nature preservation that do not adversely affect the natural area. Buffer areas may be controlled by ownership, easement, cooperative agreement, or other appropriate means. Criteria for buffer areas shall be included in the management plan. Management of a buffer area shall be in accordance with guidelines and provisions in the Natural Areas Preservation Act of 1971, T.C.A §§ 11-14-101 et seq.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-02-08-.15

Original rule filed June 7, 1974; effective July 7, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed September 16, 2013; effective December 15, 2013. Amendments filed January 11, 2021; effective 4/11/2021.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201, et seq.; 11-1-101; 11-13-106; and 11-14-104.