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=Shade River State Forest= Long Bottom, Ohio 45743 Shade River State Forest webpage Shade River State Forest map

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Shade River State Forest
Coordinates: 39.1315916, -81.8202496 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Shade River State Forest
Nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, Shade River State Forest encompasses mostly wooded country. Native hardwoods grow on what was formerly abandoned, unproductive farmland.

In the 1950s, a few abandoned field areas were planted with different species of pines including white, red and loblolly pine. In addition, many acres of native Virginia pine, shortleaf pine and pitch pine are present. Modern forestry practices are evident throughout the forest. Large blocks of Virginia pine are being harvested for conversion to hardwood species, which are more beneficial and have greater commercial value.

The forest is open year-round to hunting, hiking, and general sight-seeing. Camping, swimming, and fishing are available in nearby Forked Run State Park. Portions of the forest are within sight of the Ohio River near the Belleville Locks and Dam at Reedsville. Truck farming is common on the rich floodplain soil near the river. Crops of cabbage, tomatoes, sweet corn and cucumbers are produced. From Shade River State Forest webpage



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