Hart's Woods

Hart's Woods is a small forest located in Perinton, New York. It contains a pristine stand of beech-maple forest, which covered 47% of Perinton prior to settlement.[1] This type of forest with two dominant tree species thrives in areas of glacial till. The 14-acre (5.7 ha) site was declared a National Natural Landmark in June 1972.[2]

Hart's Woods
trail entrance signage
Map showing the location of Hart's Woods
Map showing the location of Hart's Woods
Location within New York
LocationPerinton, New York
Coordinates43°05′52″N 77°24′43″W
Area14 acres (5.7 ha)
Governing bodyTown of Perinton
Designated1972

Hart's Woods is open to the public for hiking on its trail system. It is operated by the Town of Perinton Recreation and Parks Department.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Natural History". Town of Perinton. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  2. "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2019-04-15. Year designated: 1972
  3. "Perinton Recreation and Parks Department" (PDF). Town of Perinton. Retrieved September 12, 2016.



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