Chestnut Ridge Natural Area Preserve
Chestnut Ridge Natural Area Preserve is a Natural Area Preserve located in Giles County, Virginia. A 821-acre (332 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 | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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| Location | Giles County, Virginia |
| Nearest city | Narrows, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37°17′47″N 80°58′54″W[1] |
| Area | 821 acres (332 ha) |
| Owner | Private |
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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]
References
- "Chestnut Ridge Natural Area". ProtectedPlanet. United Nations Environment Programme's World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- "Chestnut Ridge Natural Area Preserve". Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
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