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Chickasaw State Forest
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| Chickasaw State Forest is located in Chester and Hardeman Counties on the Coastal Plain in West Tennessee. The Resettlement Administration Program purchased the majority of lands making up the forest in 1938; the lands at the time of acquisition were highly eroded and degraded by farming and timber harvesting. The entire project area was deeded to the State of Tennessee in 1955 and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division assumed responsibility for the portion that is now a State Forest. Approximately 63% of the Forest is in hardwood types, about 29% is in southern yellow pines, and the remainder is in mixed pine and hardwood cover. The Forest is dominated by stands of mature sawtimber. About 35% of the stands are upland hardwoods in excess of 80 years old.
Two state parks surrounding lakes occur within the forest. There are various educational and demonstration areas highlighted with signs throughout the forest. In addition, there are 115 acres of forest set aside as an experimental forest and nursery. There are 8 cemeteries and 4 in-holdings. Large salvage cuts have occurred as a result of 446 acres of forest being blown down by a tornado in 1988 and 300 acres damaged by southern pine beetles in 1986-87. Hunting has been a traditional use of the forest. Other recreational activities include horseback riding, hiking, and camping. |
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| Attractions Page - Contact Chickasaw Chalet by e-mail 115 Chalet Lane Henderson,Tennesee 38340 731.983.6000. Attractions. The Chickasaw State Rustic Park is situated on some of the highest terrain in west... | | Your Personal Guide To West Tennessee: Henderson, Tn - The history and tourist attractions of Henderson, Tn ... parks, has roads and trials winding through the scentic timderlands of Chickasaw State Forest. Nestled among the tall pines are the park's 12 air- ... | | Area Campgrounds | | Chickasaw State Park
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Henderson, TN
(731) 989-5141
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150 US Highway 138
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56 Lowell Thomas Dr
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