Osceola National Forest
| Osceola National Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
| Location | Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Olustee, FL |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
Osceola National Forest is an American National Forest located in Florida.
Osceola National Forest was created by President Herbert Hoover's proclamation, on July 10 1931. It is named in honor of the Native American Seminole warrior, Osceola.
The forest is made up of approximately 200,000 acres (809.4 km2) of pine flatwoods and cypress-hardwood swamps in northeastern Florida and is about 50 miles west of Jacksonville. It is located in parts of Columbia, Baker, Bradford, and Hamilton counties. [1] The forest is headquartered in Tallahassee, as are all four National Forests in Florida, but there are local ranger district offices located in Olustee.
A 23-mile (37.01 km) section of the Florida National Scenic Trail is included in the park grounds. Other hiking trails in the Park include: Olustee Battlefield Trail (an American Civil War battlefield), Trampled Track Trail, and Mt. Carrie Trail. There are two horseback riding trails through open pine flatwoods and near scenic bays. The park is also open to hunters and fishermen with permits.
Within the forest is the Osceola Research Natural Area, designated a National Natural Landmark in December 1974.[2][3]
Osceola National Forest is home to many species including the American Alligator and the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, an endangered species.
See Also
References
- ^ Table 6 - NFS Acreage by State, Congressional District and County - United States Forest Service - September 30, 2007
- ^ Osceola Research Natural Area - National Natural Landmark
- ^ Nelson, Gil (1995). Exploring Wild North Florida. Pineapple Press Inc. p. 244. ISBN 1561640913. OCLC 32746332.
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