Conway-Robinson State Forest
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Conway-Robinson State Forest is a state forest in Prince William County, Virginia
, located near Manassas National Battlefield Park
. It serves as a wildflower and wildlife sanctuary.
The Conway Robinson State Forest serves as a demonstration site for "best practices" in forestry. These practices cover all forest activities from tree planting to harvesting, as well as environmental considerations for water quality, aesthetics and wildlife. These practices incorporate a multiple use management plan which focuses on the advantages and benefits of managing the total resource. In addition, this Forest provides a valuable area for research projects by college or university students, tours and demonstrations, and other educational activities.
As of July 1, 2009, a State Forest Use Permit is required for those persons aged 16 or older to practice the following activities on a state forest:
ride horses
ride mountain bikes
hunt
fish
trap
A valid Virginia hunting license or fishing license in addition to a State Forest Permit ($15 per year) are required for hunting, trapping or fishing on the forest.
A State Forest Use Permit is not required for forest visitors who practice the following activities on a state forest:
walking
hiking
boating
Prince William County, Virginia
-National protected areas:* Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge* Manassas National Battlefield Park* Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge* Prince William Forest Park-Government and politics:...
, located near Manassas National Battlefield Park
Manassas National Battlefield Park
Manassas National Battlefield Park, located north of Manassas, in Prince William County, Virginia preserves the site of two major American Civil War battles: the First Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861, and the Second Battle of Bull Run which was fought between August 28 and August 30, 1862...
. It serves as a wildflower and wildlife sanctuary.
The Conway Robinson State Forest serves as a demonstration site for "best practices" in forestry. These practices cover all forest activities from tree planting to harvesting, as well as environmental considerations for water quality, aesthetics and wildlife. These practices incorporate a multiple use management plan which focuses on the advantages and benefits of managing the total resource. In addition, this Forest provides a valuable area for research projects by college or university students, tours and demonstrations, and other educational activities.
As of July 1, 2009, a State Forest Use Permit is required for those persons aged 16 or older to practice the following activities on a state forest:
ride horses
ride mountain bikes
hunt
fish
trap
A valid Virginia hunting license or fishing license in addition to a State Forest Permit ($15 per year) are required for hunting, trapping or fishing on the forest.
A State Forest Use Permit is not required for forest visitors who practice the following activities on a state forest:
walking
hiking
boating