General C. C. Andrews State Forest
The General C. C. Andrew State Forest is a state forest located in Pine County, Minnesota. The forest is named in honor of major general Christopher Columbus Andrews, a Civil War veteran, and an early Minnesota state Forestry Commissioner and proponent for scientific forestry and forest management. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources manages the majority of the forest.
| General C. C. Andrews State Forest | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Pine County, Minnesota, United States |
| Coordinates | 46°12′14″N 92°28′52″W |
| Elevation | 1,083 feet (330 m) |
| Area | 7,770 acres (3,140 ha) |
| Administration | |
| Established | 1943 |
| Governing body | Minnesota DNR (70%), Private (30%) |
| Website | www |
| Ecology | |
| WWF Classification | Western Great Lakes Forests |
| EPA Classification | Northern Lakes and Forests |
| Dominant tree species | Pinus resinosa, Pinus banksiana |
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