Dysart Woods, National Natural Landmark in Belmont County, Ohio, US
Dysart Woods spans 455 acres of land, with a central 50-acre section containing old-growth white oak, beech, and tuliptree forest in southeastern Ohio.
The land belonged to Orin B. Dysart until his nieces, Gladys Dysart McGaughy and Margaret Dysart, sold it to the Nature Conservancy instead of lumber companies.
Ohio University manages this outdoor laboratory, conducting research on forest dynamics and offering educational programs about old-growth forest preservation and biodiversity.
Visitors can reach Dysart Woods from Interstate 70 by taking the Belmont exit, following OH-149 south, then turning onto OH-147 for about 5 miles.
Several trees within the forest measure over 4 feet in diameter and reach ages of 300 to 400 years, representing the last Mixed Mesophytic Forest in Ohio.
Location: Ohio
GPS coordinates: 39.98460,-80.99760
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:09
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