List of National Natural Landmarks in Mississippi explained

From List of National Natural Landmarks, these are the National Natural Landmarks in Mississippi. There are 5 in total.[1]

NameImageDateLocationCountyOwnershipDescription
1 federal One of the largest protected old-growth loblolly pine stands in the region. Part of Bienville National Forest.
2 privateAn isolated stand of chestnut oak.
3 32.7667°N -90.7833°WfederalThree small parts of the Delta National Forest contain rare pristine tracts of bottomland hardwood trees.
4 32.3358°N -89.4397°WfederalThe most representative remnants of the Jackson Prairie. Part of Bienville National Forest.
5 32.5207°N -90.323°WprivateA relatively undisturbed accumulation of ancient fir and maple driftwood that was buried in Tertiary sands.

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References

  1. Web site: National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service). www.nps.gov. en. "There are five National Natural Landmark sites located within the state of Mississippi.". 2019-03-22.