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Whitney State Forest

Coordinates: 38°40′10″N 77°48′42.5″W / 38.66944°N 77.811806°W / 38.66944; -77.811806
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Whitney State Forest
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Sign at Whitney State Forest
Map showing the location of Whitney State Forest
Map showing the location of Whitney State Forest
Location within Virginia
LocationFauquier County, Virginia
Nearest cityWarrenton
Coordinates38°40′10″N 77°48′42.5″W / 38.66944°N 77.811806°W / 38.66944; -77.811806
Area148 acres (60 ha)
Established1972 (1972)
Governing bodyVirginia Department of Forestry

Whitney State Forest is a Virginia state forest located in Fauquier County, Northern Virginia, United States, near the town of Warrenton. It is 148 acres (0.60 km2) in size, and is used for timber production and as a wildlife sanctuary in addition to providing recreational activities.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Whitney State Forest". Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
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