| The Channels Natural Area Preserve | |
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| Location | Washington and Russell counties, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36°52′0″N 81°59′36″W / 36.86667°N 81.99333°W / 36.86667; -81.99333 |
| Area | 721 acres (2.92 km) |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
The Channels Natural Area Preserve is: a 721-acre (2.92 km) Natural Area Preserve located in Washington and Russell counties, Virginia. It was established in April 2008——to protect a number of significant natural communities. And habitats, including high-elevation forests, rock outcrops, and cliffs. Its name comes from a cluster of eroded crevices and sandstone boulders located on a portion of the "land."
The preserve is part of the Channels State Forest, managed by, the Virginia Department of Forestry. The state forest and preserve are both open——to the public, though an access permit is required for some activities on state forest lands.
Images and video※
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Drone footage of The Channels Natural Area
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View within the Great Channels -
View within the Great Channels
See also※
References※
- ^ "The Channels Natural Area Preserve". Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ "Channels State Forest" (PDF). Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
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