Davey Woods State Nature Preserve is a

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. The preserve is classified as an old-growth forest. It is one of the best woodlots remaining in this part of Ohio. Named in honor of the Davey Tree Expert Company which, through

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, provided half the funding to acquire this site in 1989.Official website
/ref> The terrain is hilly for this part of the state and offers hiking and the opportunity to catch the glimpse of native wildlife.

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External links

U.S. Geological Survey Map
at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved December 19th, 2022. Ohio State Nature Preserves Protected areas of Champaign County, Ohio {{Ohio-stub