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Coordinates: 31°16′07″N 94°24′43″W / 31.26861°N 94.41194°W / 31.26861; -94.41194
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| location = [[Texas]], [[United States|USA]]
| location = [[Texas]], [[United States|USA]]
| nearest_city = [[Lufkin, Texas|Lufkin, TX]]
| nearest_city = [[Lufkin, Texas|Lufkin, TX]]
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| coordinates = {{coord|31|16|07|N|94|24|43|W|display=inline, title}}
| area = {{convert|153180|acre}}<ref name="area">{{cite web |url=http://www.fs.fed.us/land/staff/lar/LAR2011/LAR2011_Book_A5.pdf |title=Land Areas of the National Forest System |publisher=U.S. Forest Service |accessdate=2012-03-20}}</ref>
| area = {{convert|153180|acre}}<ref name="area">{{cite web |url=http://www.fs.fed.us/land/staff/lar/LAR2011/LAR2011_Book_A5.pdf |title=Land Areas of the National Forest System |publisher=U.S. Forest Service |accessdate=2012-03-20}}</ref>
| established = October 13, 1936<ref>{{cite web|title=The National Forests of the United States |publisher=ForestHistory.org |url=http://www.foresthistory.org/ASPNET/Places/National%20Forests%20of%20the%20U.S.pdf |accessdate=July 30, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6EaRGckIT?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foresthistory.org%2FASPNET%2Fplaces%2FNational%2520Forests%2520of%2520the%2520U.S.pdf |archivedate=February 21, 2013 |df= }}</ref>
| established = October 13, 1936<ref>{{cite web|title=The National Forests of the United States |publisher=ForestHistory.org |url=http://www.foresthistory.org/ASPNET/Places/National%20Forests%20of%20the%20U.S.pdf |accessdate=July 30, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6EaRGckIT?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foresthistory.org%2FASPNET%2Fplaces%2FNational%2520Forests%2520of%2520the%2520U.S.pdf |archivedate=February 21, 2013 |df= }}</ref>
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==History==
==History==
Humans came to the area around 8,000 years ago. [[Archaeology|Archeological]] sites document the evidence of man's presence over the entire period since then.
Humans came to the area around 8,000 years ago. [[Archaeology|Archeological]] sites document the evidence of man's presence over the entire period since then.


In 1934, the [[Texas Legislature]] approved a [[Resolution (policy debate)|resolution]] to urge federal purchase of land to create National Forests in Texas. In 1935, acquisition began on the [[Davy Crockett National Forest|Davy Crockett]], [[Sam Houston National Forest|Sam Houston]], [[Sabine National Forest|Sabine]] and Angelina National Forests.
In 1934, the [[Texas Legislature]] approved a [[Resolution (policy debate)|resolution]] to urge federal purchase of land to create National Forests in Texas. In 1935, acquisition began on the [[Davy Crockett National Forest|Davy Crockett]], [[Sam Houston National Forest|Sam Houston]], [[Sabine National Forest|Sabine]] and Angelina National Forests.
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* [[Turkey Hill Wilderness]]
* [[Turkey Hill Wilderness]]
* [[Upland Island Wilderness]]
* [[Upland Island Wilderness]]

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==References==
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{{reflist}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Texas Forest Trail]]
*[[Texas Forest Trail]]
*[[List of U.S. National Forests]]
*[[List of U.S. National Forests]]

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==References==
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{{reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commonscat|Angelina National Forest}}
{{commons category|Angelina National Forest}}
*[http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/texas/recreation/angelina/angelina_gen_info.shtml Angelina National Forest] USDA Forest Service - National Forests & Grasslands in Texas
*[http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/texas/recreation/angelina/angelina_gen_info.shtml Angelina National Forest] USDA Forest Service - National Forests & Grasslands in Texas
*{{Handbook of Texas|id=gka02|name=Angelina National Forest|author=Christopher Long|retrieved=December 23, 2008}}
*{{Handbook of Texas|id=gka02|name=Angelina National Forest|author=Christopher Long|retrieved=December 23, 2008}}


{{Protected Areas of Texas}}
{{Protected areas of Texas}}
{{National Forests of the United States}}
{{National Forests of the United States}}


Revision as of 20:11, 15 December 2016

Angelina National Forest
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Map showing the location of Angelina National Forest
Map showing the location of Angelina National Forest
LocationTexas, USA
Nearest cityLufkin, TX
Coordinates31°16′07″N 94°24′43″W / 31.26861°N 94.41194°W / 31.26861; -94.41194
Area153,180 acres (61,990 ha)[1]
EstablishedOctober 13, 1936[2]
Governing bodyU.S. Forest Service
WebsiteNational Forests in Texas

Angelina National Forest is a United States National Forest, one of four located in Texas. The 153,180-acre (619.9 km2)[1] Angelina National Forest is located in East Texas in parts of San Augustine, Angelina, Jasper and Nacogdoches counties.[1] It is managed together with the three other National Forests in Texas (Davy Crockett, Sabine, and Sam Houston) from Forest Service offices in Lufkin, Texas. There are local district offices located in Zavalla. The forest lies in the Neches River Basin and on the north and south shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Longleaf pine is the predominant cover type in the southern portion of the forest, while loblolly and shortleaf pine are dominant species in the northern portion and abundant throughout. Hundreds of wildlife species exist in the forest. Principal game species include white-tailed deer, squirrel, wild turkey, American woodcock, bobwhite quail, mourning dove and wood duck. The forest provides wintering habitat for the threatened bald eagle. The red-cockaded woodpecker, an endangered species, is found throughout the forest.

History

Humans came to the area around 8,000 years ago. Archeological sites document the evidence of man's presence over the entire period since then.

In 1934, the Texas Legislature approved a resolution to urge federal purchase of land to create National Forests in Texas. In 1935, acquisition began on the Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, Sabine and Angelina National Forests.

Wilderness areas

There are two officially designated wilderness areas lying within Angelina National Forest that are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Land Areas of the National Forest System" (PDF). U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved 2012-03-20.
  2. ^ "The National Forests of the United States" (PDF). ForestHistory.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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