Cherry Orchard Bog Natural Area Preserve
| Cherry Orchard Bog Natural Area Preserve | |
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| Location | Sussex and Prince George counties, Virginia |
| Nearest city | Templeton, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37°02′43″N 77°17′41″W / 37.0453°N 77.2948°W[1] |
| Area | 354 acres (143 ha) |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation |
Cherry Orchard Bog Natural Area Preserve is a 354-acre (143 ha) Natural Area Preserve located in Sussex and Prince George counties, Virginia. It preserves a seepage wetland that supports a large collection of rare plants, including camass, bog-buttons, fringed orchids, and purple pitcher plants. The property is located along the right of way for a power line, receiving acidic, low-nutrient groundwater.[2]
The preserve is owned and maintained by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. It does not include improvements for public access, and visitors must make arrangements with a state-employed land steward prior to visiting.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Cherry Orchard Bog State Nature Preserve". ProtectedPlanet. United Nations Environment Programme's World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ^ a b "Cherry Orchard Bog Natural Area Preserve". Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
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