Fernow Experimental Forest

Fernow Experimental Forest
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Entrance sign along FR 701
Location of Fernow Experimental Forest in West Virginia
LocationTucker, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates39°03′15″N 79°41′15″W / 39.05417°N 79.68750°W / 39.05417; -79.68750
Area4,700 acres (19 km2)
Established1934
Named forBernhard Fernow.
WebsiteFernow Experimental Forest

Fernow Experimental Forest is a research forest in Tucker County, West Virginia. It is operated by the U.S. Forest Service's Northern Research Station. It is named for Bernhard Fernow, a prominent forester in the late 19th century and early 20th century.

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