Harrison State Forest is a state forest in Harrison County,

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History

The park was acquired in 1961. A large proportion of the land was cleared for coal mining. Nevertheless, the extraction of acid mine water is minimal because of the neutralizing effect of

limestone Limestone ( calcium carbonate ) is a type of carbonate sedimentary rock which is the main source of the material lime. It is composed mostly of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of . Limestone forms whe ...

deposits. Most of the uncultivated land is located on ridges or in valleys and is covered with forest. Subsequent reforestation and the installation of recreational facilities, funded by the

Appalachian Regional Development Act The Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 established the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), which was tasked with overseeing economic development programs in the Appalachia region, as well as the construction of the Appalachian Developme ...

of 1965 and the Ohio State Capital Improvement Program, have brought the area into a state suitable for public use. In 1992 and 1993, forests were restored in two districts. More than 100,000 trees were planted on 186 acres. There are two campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and vaulted restrooms

References

External links

U.S. Geological Survey Map
at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved November 6th, 2022. Ohio state forests Protected areas of Harrison County, Ohio {{HarrisonCountyOH-geo-stub