Bourassa_State_Forest

Bourassa State Forest

Bourassa State Forest

State forest in Virginia, United States

Bourassa State Forest is a 288-acre (117 ha) state forest located in Bedford County, Virginia, north of Smith Mountain Lake. It is used primarily for timber production, as an outdoor lab, and as a wildlife sanctuary.[1] The forest is adjacent to the Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area.[2]

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Bourassa State Forest is owned and maintained by the Virginia Department of Forestry. It is open to the public for horseback riding and hiking; hunting, camping, and motorized vehicles are prohibited.[3] Some uses may require visitors to possess a valid State Forest Use Permit.[1]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Virginia's State Forests". Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  2. [2]
    McGarvey, Jason (February 4, 2009). "VOF Finalizes 5,000-Acre Smith Mountain Easement". Virginia Outdoors Foundation. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  3. [3]
    "Bourassa State Forest". Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved January 21, 2017.


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