John Henry Kirby State Forest
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The John Henry Kirby State Forest is a Script error: No such module "convert". forest reserve located in Tyler County, Texas. Located just Script error: No such module "convert". south of Woodville and seventeen miles north of Kountze, it is used primarily for research by Texas A&M University.[1] It is open to the public for picnics and touring only. The 6.6 mile Longleaf Nature Trail is located within the state forest. Any revenue generated is donated to student-loan programs at Texas A&M. The land was donated to the state by the lumber baron John Henry Kirby in 1929.
In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps planted trees, improved timber stands and constructed a residence, fire lookout tower, roads, fire breaks and bridges.[2]
See also
- Texas Forest Trail
- List of Texas state forests
- List of botanical gardens and arboretums in the United States
References
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- ↑ TSHA Online – Texas State Historical Association
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External links
- Texas Forest Service website - Texas State Forests - John Henry Kirby Memorial State Forest