Hart's Woods Explained

Hart's Woods
Map:	USA New York
Map Width:	250
Location:	Perinton, New York
Coords:	43.0977°N -77.4119°W
Governing Body:	Town of Perinton

Hart's Woods is a small forest located in Perinton, New York. It contains a pristine stand of beech-maple forest, which covered 47% of Perinton prior to settlement.^[1] This type of forest with two dominant tree species thrives in areas of glacial till. The 14acres site was declared a National Natural Landmark in June 1972.^[2]

Hart's Woods is open to the public for hiking on its trail system. It is operated by the Town of Perinton Recreation and Parks Department.^[3]

See also

• List of National Natural Landmarks in New York

Notes and References

1. Web site: Natural History . Town of Perinton . September 12, 2016.
2. Web site: National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service). www.nps.gov. en. 2019-04-15. "Year designated: 1972".
3. Web site: Perinton Recreation and Parks Department . Town of Perinton . September 12, 2016.