Forrest H. Dutlinger Natural Area
Protected area in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, US
41°28′11″N 77°52′39″W / 41.4697°N 77.8775°W / 41.4697; -77.8775The Forrest H. Dutlinger Natural Area is a protected area in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Susquehannock State Forest.[1]
History
The protected area was named after Forrest H. Dutlinger, a Commonwealth forester from 1908 to 1958, who had begun his career at a time of massive clear cutting of forests without any reforestation by the timber companies, along with rampant wildfires. Dutlinger became known for his efforts to revive the forests of the region, and he also attempted to ameliorate the spread of chestnut blight.[2]
Features
The protected area measures a total of 1,521 acres (616 ha), and includes a tract of old-growth forest measuring 158 acres (64 ha).[3] The area is known for its very large trees.[4] The old-growth forest once lay on the boundary of two lumber companies, but was apparently spared because of a dispute over a surveying error.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Fergus, Charles (2002). Natural Pennsylvania: Exploring the State Forest Natural Areas. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. pp. 183–186.
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. "Forrest H. Dutlinger Natural Area". Archived from the original on December 24, 2012.
- ^ "Susquehannock State Forest Wild and Natural Areas". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ Mary Byrd Davis (23 January 2008). "Old Growth in the East: A Survey. Pennsylvania" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-12-29.
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