Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve

Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve is a 204-acre (0.83 km2) Natural Area Preserve located in Northumberland County, Virginia. It preserves various types of habitat, including tidal and non-tidal wetlands, undeveloped beaches, dunes, and upland forests. Among the species living on the property is the northeastern beach tiger beetle, as well as other rare invertebrates. Hughlett Point is also an important staging area for various species of migrating bird.[2]

Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve
Location within Virginia
LocationNorthumberland County, Virginia
Nearest cityHardings
Coordinates37°44′17″N 76°18′44″W[1]
Area204 acres (0.83 km2)
Governing bodyVirginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve is owned and maintained by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, and is open to the public. The preserve includes a parking area, trails, boardwalk, viewing platform, and educational signs. Access to portions of the shoreline is seasonally restricted to encourage use of the habitat by shore birds and other sensitive species.[2]

See also
  • List of Virginia Natural Area Preserves

References
  1. "Hughlett Point". ProtectedPlanet. United Nations Environment Programme's World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  2. "Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve". Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved December 20, 2016.


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