Perry State Forest
| Perry State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Perry State Forest | |
Location within Ohio Perry State Forest (the United States) | |
| Location | Perry County, Ohio |
| Nearest city | New Lexington, OH |
| Coordinates | 39°46′N 82°13′W / 39.77°N 82.21°W |
| Area | 4,781 acres (19.35 km2) |
| Governing body | Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
Perry State Forest is a state forest in Perry County, Ohio, United States.[1]
The land encompassing Perry State Forest was originally used for strip mining of coal, and was acquired by the state in 1961 after the mines were abandoned.[2] The forest has trails for hiking, horseback riding, and all-terrain vehicles.[1][2]
Environmental permits for a proposed new coal mine on 500 acres of Perry State Forest land were denied in 2020, amid intense local opposition to a mine on forest property.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Perry State Forest". ODNR Division of Forestry. Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ a b "Perry State Forest - Hocking Hills Forest". HockingHills.com. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ^ "Ohio EPA Terminates Permit for Proposed Mine in Perry State Forest". WOSU. Columbus, OH: WOSU Public Media. January 31, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
External links
- U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved January 12, 2023.