Chilton Woods State Forest
| Chilton Woods State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN categoryVI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
  Location within Virginia | |
| Location | Lancaster County,Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37°49′14″N76°31′39″W/ 37.8206°N 76.5274°W |
| Area | 397 acres (161 ha) |
| Established | 2000 |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
Chilton Woods State Forestis a 397-acre (161 ha)state forestlocated on theNorthern NeckinLancaster County,Virginia,near the town ofWarsaw.[1]
History[edit]
Chilton Woods State Forest was formed in July 2000 after Catherine B. Chilton turned the land over to state control; theVirginia Department of Forestryhad aided her and her husband when they took control of the property in 1954. Upon his death in 1973, Mr. Chilton's will left the land to his wife, with the stipulation that she turn it over to the Commonwealth upon her death.[1]
Description[edit]
The forest includesLancaster Creekand theCorrotoman River,both of which are tributaries of theRappahannock River.Most of the forest's trees areloblolly pine,with areas of mixed pine andhardwoods.Herbaceous plants within the forest include theshowy orchisandpink lady's slipper.Management of the forest focuses on timber production and enhancement of wildlife habitat, in addition to providing space for public recreation such as hiking and birdwatching.[1]
Public use and access[edit]
The forest is open to the public for horseback riding and hiking; hunting is limited to archery and black powder rifle use only. Camping and motorized vehicles are prohibited.[1]Some uses may require visitors to possess a valid State Forest Use Permit.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^abcd"Chilton Woods State Forest".Virginia Department of Forestry.RetrievedApril 12,2017.
- ^"Virginia's State Forests".Virginia Department of Forestry. Archived fromthe originalon May 18, 2017.RetrievedApril 12,2017.
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