Shawnee State Forest, Ohio

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Shawnee State Forest, also known as "Ohio's Little Smokies", is a state forest in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is located in western Scioto County and eastern Adams County and encompasses 63,747 acres (25,797 ha) of woodland. It is the largest state forest in Ohio. As with many government owned forests, some parts of Shawnee are actively managed through logging and other activities. However, approximately 8,000 acres (3,200 ha) of the forest is designated as wilderness, with no roads or logging allowed. The Forest surrounds Shawnee State Park and contains inholdings as well.

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Protected forest in Ohio, United States

Park in Ohio, United States of America, United States of America

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Located in Southwest Ohio.

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However, approximately 8,000 acres (3,200 ha) of the forest is designated as wilderness, with no roads or logging allowed.

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