For those seeking outdoor adventure you are going to love the Cherokee National Forest. Twenty-six percent of Johnson County or a total of 49,512 acres is in the Cherokee National Forest. The forest provides great recreation as well as timber for the lumber industry.
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Excellent hunting and fishing may also be found in the forest. Approximately 262 species of birds, 140 species of fish, 32 species of amphibians, 23 species of reptiles, and 70 mammal species make the Cherokee National Forest their home.