Holly Springs National Forest
Holly Springs National Forest | |
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The Holly Springs National Forest (HSNF) was established by the
Before the HSNF was established, much of the land was abandoned agricultural land with rapidly eroding soils. These rolling hills are now covered with
In 1983, the Reagan administration proposed auctioning off the entire national forest to private bidders as part of a nationwide asset management program. The plan was largely abandoned.
Location
The HSNF is located in northern Mississippi and is divided into two major sections. The largest section lies to the southeast of the city of
Recreation
The Chewalla Lake, Puskus Lake, Lake Tillatoba, Baker's Pond Hiking Trail, and North Cypress Non-Motorized Trail recreation areas are found in the Holly Springs National Forest, offering varying levels of facilities and services (campgrounds, picnic areas, swimming beaches and/or hiking trails).[3]
The source of the
References
- ^ "Land Areas of the National Forest System" (PDF). U.S. Forest Service. January 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ^ US Forest Service-Holly Springs District
- ^ "National Forests in Mississippi - Districts".
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External links
- National Forests in Mississippi
- Forest History Society – summary of Reagan Administration asset management plan
- Current federal projects and planning in the HSNF
- Wolf River Conservancy