Clark State Forest
Clark State Forest | |
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Map of the U.S. state of Indiana showing the location of Clark State Forest | |
Location | Clark County, Indiana, USA |
Nearest city | Henryville, Indiana |
Coordinates | 38°34′0″N 85°47′45″W / 38.56667°N 85.79583°W |
Area | 24,000 acres (97.12 km2) |
Established | May 1903 |
Governing body | Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
Clark State Forest, located just north of
History
A concern around the turn of the 20th century was that many
In May 1903, the Indiana state government purchased 2,028 acres (8.21 km2) of forest in the north of
During the
Features
Having grown from its original 2,028 acres (8 km2), Clark State Forest now covers 24,000 acres (97 km2), with many roads and paths. The area also includes 100 miles (160 km) of horse trails, ranging from "easy" (for novice riders) to "rugged" (experienced riders only). The existence of these horse trails is one reason why nearby Charlestown State Park did not include them in its development plans. Hunting is allowed, except in those areas designated specifically for more popular recreational activities. Species of wildlife of interest to hunters include deer, foxes, ruffed grouse, squirrels, wild turkeys, raccoons and woodcocks. All the campsites are by design primitive, and the only other areas in the forest that are allowed for camping are 100 feet (30 m) off the Knobstone Trail. Other recreational pursuits for visitors include hiking, biking, fishing and picnicking. All of these human activities are however of secondary importance to the primary function of the state forest, which is timber management.[1][6]
Both native and non-native tree saplings are grown within the forest. Trees officially allowed to be sold for lumber within the state forest are between 70 and 100 years old. Often, the chosen trees are felled to provide an area for native
The lakes of Clark State Forest include:
- Bowen (7 acres or 2.8 ha)
- Franke (13 acres or 5.3 ha)
- Oak (2.5 acres or 1.0 ha)
- Pine (2 acres or 0.81 ha)
- Schlamm (18 acres or 7.3 ha)
- Shaw (13 acres or 5.3 ha)
- Wilcox (5 acres or 2.0 ha)[6]
References
Notes
- ^ a b c d e Kleber 2001, p. 204.
- ^ Kramer 2007, p. 265.
- ^ Kleber 2001, p. 486.
- ^ Taylor 1989, p. 181.
- ^ Kramer 2007, p. 265,266.
- ^ a b c d Clark State Forest, IN.gov, archived from the original on 2009-01-17, retrieved 2009-01-02
- ^ Kramer 2007, p. 237.
- ^ Forest Resource Trail, IN.gov, archived from the original on 2008-10-19, retrieved 2009-01-02
- ^ Keller 1986, p. 66.
References
- Keller, Charles (1986), Indiana Birds and Their Haunts: A Checklist and Finding Guide, Indiana University Press, ISBN 0-253-20382-1
- Kleber, John (2001), Encyclopedia of Louisville, University Press of Kentucky, ISBN 0-8131-2100-0
- Kramer, Carl (2007), This Place We Call Home, Indiana University Press, ISBN 0-253-34850-1
- Taylor, Robert (1989), Indiana: A New Historical Guide, ISBN 0-87195-048-0
External links
- "Indiana Campgrounds Online". Indiana Campgrounds Online. Archived from the original on 2012-11-23. Retrieved 2012-10-19. (Indiana Campground Database)
- "Clark State Forest". Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2012-12-05.
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- List of Indiana state forests
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources