Hart's Woods

Hart's Woods
Map showing the location of Hart's Woods
Location within New York
Location Perinton, New York
Coordinates 43°05′52″N 77°24′43″W / 43.09769°N 77.4119°W / 43.09769; -77.4119 (Hart's Woods)Coordinates: 43°05′52″N 77°24′43″W / 43.09769°N 77.4119°W / 43.09769; -77.4119 (Hart's Woods)
Area 14 acres (5.7 ha)
Governing body Town of Perinton
Designated 1972

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 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. ↑ "Hart's Woods". National Natural Landmarks Program. National Park Service. June 28, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Perinton Recreation and Parks Department" (PDF). Town of Perinton. Retrieved September 12, 2016.


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