Calvin Price State Forest is a 9,482-acre (38.4 km2) state forest in eastern Pocahontas and Greenbrier counties, West Virginia. It is the newest state forest in West Virginia, having been mostly purchased in 1953 from the New River Lumber Company. The forest is named for Marlinton newspaper editor, Calvin W. Price.
The area that is now Calvin Price State Forest was once home to vast stands of white pine trees. In the late 19th century, loggers began to clear-cut the forest for timber. By the early 1900s, most of the white pine was gone.
After the land was logged, it was used for grazing and subsistence farming. In the 1950s, the West Virginia Division of Forestry began to purchase land in the area. The goal was to create a new state forest that would protect the watershed and provide opportunities for recreation.
Calvin Price State Forest was dedicated in 1954. The forest is mostly undeveloped, with only a few primitive campsites and hiking trails. However, it is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, bears, turkeys, and songbirds.
The forest is also a popular destination for hunters and anglers. There are several streams and creeks in the forest that are stocked with trout. Hunters can also find deer, bears, and turkeys in the forest.
Calvin Price State Forest is a valuable asset to the state of West Virginia. It protects the watershed, provides opportunities for recreation, and is home to a variety of wildlife.
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