Homochitto National Forest
| Homochitto National Forest | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
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| Location | Mississippi, United States |
| Nearest city | Brookhaven, MS |
| Coordinates | 31°30′11″N 90°59′55″W / 31.503056°N 90.998611°WCoordinates: 31°30′11″N 90°59′55″W / 31.503056°N 90.998611°W |
| Area | 191,839 acres (776.34 km2)[1] |
| Established | July 20, 1936[2] |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
| Website | National Forests in Mississippi |
Homochitto National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in southwestern Mississippi comprising 191,839 acres (776.34 km2). In the mid-1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began reforestation of the area and developing a system of roadways and recreational areas.
Geography
In descending order of land area the forest is located in parts of:
- Franklin County,
- Amite County,
- Wilkinson County,
- Adams County,
- Jefferson County,
- Lincoln County,
- Copiah County
Headquarters
The forest is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, as are all six National Forests in Mississippi. There are local ranger district offices located in Meadville.
References
- ↑ "Land Areas of the National Forest System" (PDF). U.S. Forest Service. January 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ↑ "The National Forests of the United States" (PDF). ForestHistory.org. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
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