Devil's Backbone State Forest
Devil's Backbone State Forest is a 705.5-acre (285.5 ha) state forest in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It lies on the slope of North Mountain in the drainage area of Cedar Creek near Star Tannery west of Strasburg. The forest was established by a grant by John and Bernice Hoffman, who owned the land since 1950.
| Devil's Backbone State Forest | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location within Virginia | |
| Location | Shenandoah County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 39°02′42″N 78°25′41″W |
| Area | 705.5 acres (285.5 ha) |
| Established | 1995 |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
| Devil's Backbone State Forest | |
The forest is managed by the Virginia Department of Forestry, with a focus on research relating to the re-establishment of American chestnut trees. Public access is not permitted.
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