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Athens County
=Gifford State Forest= OH-377 Chesterhill, Ohio 43728 Gifford State Forest website Gifford State Forest Brochure and map

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Gifford State Forest
Coordinates: 39.442802, -81.908478 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Gifford State Forest
Gifford State Forest is situated in the hill country of southeastern Ohio, approximately 15 miles northeast of Athens and 20 miles south of McConnelsville. At 320 acres the smallest state forest, it was donated to the state in 1959 by William Gifford Selby under conditions that it be used for experimentation and research. It was named for his mother Virginia Gifford and her family. Today, Gifford State Forest is managed by the Division of Forestry and contains several plantations of hardwoods and conifers. It includes some 4 miles of hiking trails in forested hills and bluffs, and a small pond and reed area. Hunting game animals is permitted in season. From Gifford State Forest website



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