Harvard Forest, Experimental forest in Petersham, Massachusetts, United States
Harvard Forest spans 4,000 acres of land with research facilities, educational centers, and a museum dedicated to environmental research and conservation studies.
The forest has operated since 1907 as a research department of Harvard University, becoming a Long-Term Ecological Research Site in 1988 with National Science Foundation support.
The Fisher Museum contains twenty-three model dioramas that illustrate the evolution and management practices of New England woodlands through different time periods.
Visitors can explore miles of primitive roads and trails for hiking, wildlife observation, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing throughout the forest grounds.
The observation tower on Prospect Hill Tract enables researchers to monitor forest dynamics while providing extensive views of the surrounding Massachusetts landscape.
Location: Petersham
GPS coordinates: 42.53133,-72.18979
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:58
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