Charles H. Bronson State Forest is located north of
Christmas, Florida
Christmas is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The population was 1,146 at the 2010 census. Christmas is home to th ...
. It covers almost 11,000 acres in southeastern
Seminole and northeastern
Orange County
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and is located just south of
Little Big Econ State Forest
The Little Big Econ State Forest is a state forest in the U.S. state of Florida. The forest is located in Central Florida, east of the downtown Oviedo, on Florida Country Road 426 with forest office on Snow Hill Road in Geneva, Florida. The K ...
. The
St. Johns River
The St. Johns River ( es, Río San Juan) is the longest river in the U.S. state of Florida and its most significant one for commercial and recreational use. At long, it flows north and winds through or borders twelve counties. The drop in eleva ...
forms part of the eastern boundary of the forest.
Geography
The Forest is located just east of the Chuluota Wilderness Area, a 625-acre natural area owned by Seminole County.
The Charles H. Bronson State Forest is adjacent to and south of the Little Big Econ State Forest. The forest is approximately 11,246 acres.
The most notable feature in the Charles H. Bronson State Forest is the St. Johns River. Four creeks flow through the forest: Turkey Creek, Joshua Creek, Buscombe Creek, and Christmas Creek. The forest offers recreation services and features 20 miles of horse trails connected to 3 other conservation lands.
History
Florida's legislative direction established the Charles H. Bronson State Forest on July 1, 2008. The forest is named for Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services from 2001 to 2011.
In the past the forest was used for turpentine, agriculture and cattle grazing. Today it is managed to restore and maintain native ecosystems, protect plants and animals, protect archaeological and historical sites, support outdoor recreation, and protect the quality and health of rivers and wetlands.
See also
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List of Florida state forests
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List of Florida state parks
There are 175 state parks and 9 state trails in the U.S. state of Florida which encompass more than , providing recreational opportunities for both residents and tourists.
Almost half of the state parks have an associated local 501(c)(3) non- ...
References
External links
Charles H. Bronson State Forest- official site
- History, photos, visiting information
{{Protected areas of Florida
Florida state forests
Protected areas of Orange County, Florida
Protected areas of Seminole County, Florida