The_Channels_Natural_Area_Preserve

The Channels Natural Area Preserve

The Channels Natural Area Preserve

Nature preserve in Virginia, US

The Channels Natural Area Preserve is a 721-acre (2.92 km2) Natural Area Preserve located in Washington and Russell counties, Virginia. It was established in April 2008 to protect a number of significant natural communities and habitats, including high-elevation forests, rock outcrops, and cliffs. Its name comes from a cluster of eroded crevices and sandstone boulders located on a portion of the land.[1]

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The preserve is part of the Channels State Forest, managed by the Virginia Department of Forestry.[1] The state forest and preserve are both open to the public, though an access permit is required for some activities on state forest lands.[2]

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  • Drone footage of The Channels Natural Area
  • View within the Great Channels
  • View within the Great Channels

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "The Channels Natural Area Preserve". Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
  2. [2]
    "Channels State Forest" (PDF). Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved December 14, 2016.


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