Chestnut Creek Wetlands Natural Area Preserve
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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| Location | Floyd County, Virginia |
| Nearest city | Willis, Virginia |
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| Area | 244 acres (99 ha) |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation |
Chestnut Creek Wetlands Natural Area Preserve is a 244-acre (99 ha) Natural Area Preserve located in Floyd County, Virginia. Local wetlands support a number of rare species, while the upland slopes support northern hardwoods including beech, birch, and maple. The area has a long farming and grazing history, but the wetlands have survived, dominated by sedges and grasses with few trees and shrubs. The property was acquired using a voter-approved state government bond and a recovery grant from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.[2]
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