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State forest in Washington, United States
Yacolt Burn State Forest is a 90,000 acre state forest located in southern Washington in the foothills of the Cascade Range.[1] It is named after the Yacolt Burn, a collection of wildfires that broke out in 1902. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources manages the land for timber harvesting and recreation.[2]
Long-term ecological research is conducted within a portion of the forest called Abby Road.[1]
Recreation
Yacolt Burn State Forest has a trail system that can accommodate horseback riding, off-road vehicles, mountain biking, and hiking. Target shooting is also allowed. There are several maintained campgrounds located within the forest.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Abby Road | NSF NEON | Open Data to Understand our Ecosystems". NEON Science. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ a b "Yacolt Burn State Forest | WA - DNR". www.dnr.wa.gov. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
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