Hemlocks Natural Area is a protected area in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Tuscarora State Forest. The area has been designated as a National Natural Landmark.
Description The Natural Area was established to protect a parcel of old-growth hemlock trees nestled in a narrow gorge formed by Patterson Run. The area was originally established as a Pennsylvania Forest Monument in 1921, and in 1973 it was named a National Natural Landmark. The old-growth forest parcel has also been recognized nationally, and was added to the Old-Growth Forest Network in 2022.
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