Morris+Woods+State+Nature+Preserve


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Licking County
=Morris Woods State Nature Preserve= Johnstown, Ohio 43031 Morris Woods State Nature Preserve webpage

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Morris Woods State Nature Preserve
Coordinates: 40.1703969, -82.6345253 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Morris Woods State Nature Preserve

 * Good spring wildflowers
 * Bird observation opportunities
 * Beech-maple woodland
 * Parking lot
 * Trail

Morris Woods is an excellent example of farmland that has been effectively managed to create prime habitat for a large variety of birds and mammals. The area is primarily a mature beech-maple forest, but young forest, scrub, and open field areas also exist on the site.

A small lake on the preserve attracts various species of waterfowl throughout the seasons. It is an excellent preserve for viewing spring wildflowers.

This nature preserve was made possible by a generous gift to the people of Ohio in 1979 from James W. Abbott who had developed the land as a wildlife sanctuary. The woods is named in honor of Abbott's father, Morris Abbott.

Located in Licking County, 2 miles northeast of Johnstown on US-62; proceed .5 mile east on Dutch Lane Road to the preserve entrance. Morris Woods is managed by the Licking County Park District. A parking lot and trail are present. From Morris Woods State Nature Preserve webpage



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