Davey Woods State Nature Preserve
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Davey Woods State Nature Preserve is an 103–acre nature preserve in Champaign County, Ohio
. The preserve is classified as an old-growth forest
.
It is one of the best woodlots remaining in this part of Ohio. Named in honor of the Davey Tree Expert Company which, through The Nature Conservancy
, provided half the funding to acquire this site in 1989.
The terrain is hilly for this part of the state and offers hiking and the opportunity to catch the glimpse of native wildlife.
Champaign County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,890 people, 14,952 households, and 10,870 families residing in the county. The population density was 91 people per square mile . There were 15,890 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile...
. The preserve is classified as an old-growth forest
Old growth forest
An old-growth forest is a forest that has attained great age , and thereby exhibits unique ecological features. An old growth forest has also usually reached a climax community...
.
It is one of the best woodlots remaining in this part of Ohio. Named in honor of the Davey Tree Expert Company which, through The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a US charitable environmental organization that works to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive....
, provided half the funding to acquire this site in 1989.
The terrain is hilly for this part of the state and offers hiking and the opportunity to catch the glimpse of native wildlife.