Edge of Appalachia Preserve

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Edge of Appalachia Preserve, also known as Richard and Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve System or simply The Edge,{{Cite web |title=Edge of Appalachia Preserve System |url=https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/edge-of-appalachia-preserve-system/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=The Nature Conservancy |language=en-US}} is a series of ten adjacent nature preserves located along the Appalachian Escarpment in Adams County, Ohio. Four of the ten preserves, Lynx Prairie, Buzzardroost Rock, Red Rock and The Wilderness, are National Natural Landmarks. The Preserve is owned and operated by The Nature Conservancy and Cincinnati Museum Center. It is the largest privately owned nature preserve in Ohio.

History

The area encompassing the Edge of Appalachia Preserve was first studied by ecologist Emma Lucy Braun in the 1920s. However, it was not until 1959 when the Nature Conservancy purchased 42 acres (170,000 m²) near Lynx, Ohio that the Edge of Appalachia Preserve was created and established as a protected preserve.

Biodiversity

The Edge of Appalachia Preserve is among the most biologically assorted areas in the Midwestern United States. The preserve is predominantly wooded with over 13,000 acres (53 km²) of forestland. Over 100 rare species of animals and plants are found within the preserve.[https://web.archive.org/web/20040907031735/http://www.savecincymuseum.org/cmc/collection/living_collection.html Richard & Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve]. Cincinnati Museum Center. Archived 7 September 2004. The Edge of Appalachia Preserve contains 30 ecological communities, eight of which are classified as rare throughout the world. Among its rare plants are the Canby's mountain lover and the northern white cedar. The Edge of Appalachia Preserve is also home to the rare green salamander and Allegheny woodrat.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Carrie Blackmore |date=2023-06-23 |title=The Edge of Appalachia Preserve Is Fighting For The Little Guys |url=https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/our-local-ecology-2023/the-edge-of-appalachia-preserve-is-fighting-for-the-little-guys/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Cincinnati Magazine |language=en-US}} Over 1,200 plant species grow in the preserve.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-02-01 |title=Exploring Ohio's Edge of Appalachia |url=https://www.midwestliving.com/travel/ohio/exploring-ohios-edge-of-appalachia/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Midwest Living |language=en}}

The preserve has over 27 miles of hiking on five trails, including Buzzardroost Rock Trail, the Wilderness Trail, and the Lynx Prairie Trail.{{Cite web |title=Adams County, Ohio Travel Information |url=https://m.adamscountytravel.org/theedgeofappalachiapreservesystem.asp |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=m.adamscountytravel.org}}

Buzzardroost Rock Trail

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Buzzardroost Rock Trail, also known as Christian and Emma Goetz Buzzardroost Rock Trail, is a hiking trail in the preserve in Adams County, Ohio.{{Cite web |title=Buzzardroost Rock Preserve |url=https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/edge-of-appalachia-buzzardroost-rock-trail/ |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=The Nature Conservancy |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-06-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622032414/https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/edge-of-appalachia-buzzardroost-rock-trail/ |url-status=live }} It is located in the Appalachian Mountains and has a length of {{convert|2.2|mi}}.{{Cite web |title=Buzzards Roost Rock Trail Hiking Trail, West Union, Ohio |url=https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7009820/buzzards-roost-rock-trail |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=Hiking Project |archive-date=2023-06-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622032426/https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7009820/buzzards-roost-rock-trail |url-status=live }} It is part of the Buzzard Roost Nature Reserve.{{Cite web |title=Buzzard Roost Nature Preserve |url=http://www.naturalohioadventures.com/buzzard-roost-nature-preserve.html |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=Natural Ohio Adventures |language=en |archive-date=2023-06-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622032414/http://www.naturalohioadventures.com/buzzard-roost-nature-preserve.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Buzzard's Roost |url=https://rosscountyparkdistrict.com/buzzards-roost/ |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=Ross County Parks District {{!}} Parks {{!}} Ross County, Ohio |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-06-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622032415/https://rosscountyparkdistrict.com/buzzards-roost/ |url-status=live }}

At the end of the trail is a viewing point and boards with information about the trail.

References

External links

[https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/edge-of-appalachia-preserve-system/ Edge of Appalachia Preserve] at Nature Conservancy
[https://www.cincymuseum.org/nature/ Richard & Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve] at Cincinnati Museum Center
[http://hikingohioparks.com/edge-of-appalachia-preserve-hiking-ohio-parks.html Hiking information] at Hiking Ohio Parks
[https://web.archive.org/web/20140301134732/http://www.americanbyways.com/nature/edge-of-appalachia/ Edge of Appalachia Preserve] at American Byways

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Category:Nature reserves in Ohio

Category:Protected areas of Adams County, Ohio

Category:Nature Conservancy preserves