Lesesne State Forest | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
Location | Nelson County, Virginia |
Nearest town | Roseland |
Coordinates | 37°50′20.3″N 78°58′16.6″W / 37.838972°N 78.971278°W |
Area | 422 acres (171 ha) |
Established | 1968 |
Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
Lesesne State Forest |
Lesesne State Forest is a
Virginia
state forest located in
Nelson County. Its 422 acres (1.71 km2) are dedicated to the preservation of the
American chestnut and to
wildlife management activities. It is open to the public during daylight hours.