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{{Short description|State forest in Virginia, USA}} |
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| name = Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest |
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| map_caption = Location within Virginia |
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| location = [[Prince Edward County, Virginia|Prince Edward County]], [[Virginia]] |
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| nearest_town = [[Green Bay, VA|Green Bay]] |
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| area = {{convert|6496|acre|km2}} |
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| established = {{start date|1919}} |
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| governing_body = [[Virginia Department of Forestry]] |
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'''Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest''' is a [[List of Virginia state forests|state forest]] located in [[Prince Edward County, Virginia]]. Virginia's first state forest, it was founded upon land donated to the Commonwealth by its namesake, Emmett Dandridge Gallion. Its {{convert|6496|acre|km2}} provide a number of recreational opportunities. Within its boundaries is [[Twin Lakes State Park (Virginia)|Twin Lakes State Park]]. |
'''Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest''' is a [[List of Virginia state forests|state forest]] located in [[Prince Edward County, Virginia]]. Virginia's first state forest, it was founded upon land donated to the Commonwealth by its namesake, Emmett Dandridge Gallion. Its {{convert|6496|acre|km2}} provide a number of recreational opportunities. Within its boundaries is [[Twin Lakes State Park (Virginia)|Twin Lakes State Park]]. |
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{{Protected areas of Virginia}} |
{{Protected areas of Virginia}} |
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[[Category:Virginia state forests]] |
[[Category:Virginia state forests]] |
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Revision as of 02:11, 19 December 2021
| Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
 Sign for the Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest off of VSR 696 north of US 360 in Green Bay | |
  Location within Virginia | |
| Location | Prince Edward County, Virginia |
| Nearest town | Green Bay |
| Area | 6,496 acres (26.29 km2) |
| Established | 1919 |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest is a state forest located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. Virginia's first state forest, it was founded upon land donated to the Commonwealth by its namesake, Emmett Dandridge Gallion. Its 6,496 acres (26.29 km2) provide a number of recreational opportunities. Within its boundaries is Twin Lakes State Park.
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