Wind River Experimental Forest, Forest research facility in Skamania County, United States
The Wind River Experimental Forest spans 42 square kilometers of land containing Douglas fir and western hemlock trees reaching heights of 67 meters.
Established in 1932, the forest originated from research initiatives by Thornton T. Munger in 1909, who founded a tree nursery and conducted studies on Douglas fir growth.
Scientists utilize this forest laboratory to examine forest management practices, tree growth patterns, and environmental responses in Pacific Northwest ecosystems.
The research facility includes two residential buildings with twenty beds, kitchen facilities, and an additional twenty-four-bed bunkhouse managed by Wind River Ranger District.
From 1994 to 2011, researchers accessed the forest canopy through a 75-meter crane system, enabling direct observation of upper forest layers.
Location: Skamania County
Elevation above the sea: 633 m
GPS coordinates: 45.80889,-121.98222
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:33
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