4-567: The Chengwatana State Forest is a state forest located in Pine and Chisago counties in Minnesota . Its name is derived from the Ojibwe : Zhingwaadena , meaning white-pine town , after the nearby ghost town and township . Eastern White Pine was historically the dominant tree species in the surrounding forest prior to intensive logging at the end of the nineteenth century. The forest
8-602: Is a forest that is administered or protected by a sovereign or federated state , or territory . State forests are forests that are administered or protected by some agency of a sovereign or federated state , or territory . The precise application of the terms vary by jurisdiction. For example: The purpose of a state forest varies between countries and the quality of the landscape it covers. In many places, state forests are divided into land for logging plantations, area for conservation , area for livestock grazing , and area for visitor recreation . As an example, in
12-863: Is part of a long corridor of protected areas along the St. Croix River , bordering the Wild River State Park to the south and the Saint Croix State Park to the north. In addition to the St. Croix, the Kettle River and Snake River both run through the park, all historically important as timber floating rivers to sawmills and timber markets downstream. The forest is primarily composed of upland boreal forest surrounded by brushlands and marshes . Outdoor recreation opportunities include boating , canoe camping, and fishing along
16-489: The rivers, as well as hunting and picnicking throughout the forest. Trails include cross-country skiing trails, 20 miles (32 km) of equestrian trails, 5 miles (8.0 km) of mountain biking trails, 16 miles (26 km) of both Class I All-terrain vehicle (ATV) and Class II ATV trails, 16 miles (26 km) of off-highway motorcycling trails, as well as 20 miles (32 km) snowmobiling trails. State forest A state forest or national forest
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