Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest
The Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest is a state forest located in the Piedmont of Virginia in Appomattox and Buckingham counties. Its 19,513 acres (30.49 sq mi; 78.97 km2) are covered with a mix of oak-hickory and pine forest. Dominant tree species include oaks (white, chestnut, black, northern red, southern red and scarlet), hickories (mockernut and pignut), yellow poplar, red maple, and pines (loblolly, shortleaf, and Virginia). It is the largest state forest in Virginia.
| Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
Location within Virginia | |
| Location | Appomattox and Buckingham counties, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37°23′37″N 78°43′45″W |
| Area | 19,513 acres (78.97 km2) |
| Established | 1954 |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
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