Chestnut Ridge Natural Area Preserve

Chestnut Ridge Natural Area Preserve is a Natural Area Preserve located in Giles County, Virginia. A 233-acre (94 ha) tract of old-growth forest, it is dominated by northern red oak and chestnut oak. The extent of unbroken forest on the property is unusual for southwestern Virginia; many of the trees, including cucumber magnolia and American basswood, are between three and four hundred years old.[2]

Chestnut Ridge Natural Area Preserve
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
LocationGiles County, Virginia
Nearest cityAppomattox, Virginia
Coordinates37°24′40″N 78°37′14″W[1]
Area233 acres (94 ha)
OwnerPrivate

Chestnut Ridge Natural Area Preserve is privately owned, although it is monitored by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Prior arrangements with the 500-Year Forest Foundation is required prior to any visitation.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Chestnut Ridge Natural Area". ProtectedPlanet. United Nations Environment Programme's World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  2. "Chestnut Ridge Natural Area Preserve". Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved December 15, 2016.


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