Jackson Demonstration State Forest, State forest in Mendocino County, United States.
The forest spans 48,652 acres of land between Willits and Fort Bragg, featuring coast redwood trees, Douglas fir, and diverse wildlife populations.
Established in 1949 after the state purchased the land from Caspar Lumber Company, the forest continues its legacy of sustainable forestry practices since 1862.
The forest grounds hold sacred significance for the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians who maintain ancestral connections to these lands.
Visitors access 48 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, while permits are required for mushroom collection and firewood gathering.
The Caspar Creek Experimental Watershed Study, initiated in 1961, conducts extensive research on forest management and watershed dynamics.
Location: Mendocino County
Operator: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Website: https://calfire.ca.gov/resource_mgt/resource_mgt_stateforests_jackson
GPS coordinates: 39.36491,-123.69560
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:47
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